Drupal vB and vBulletin - How are User Profiles Handled

[tommac3]

I am also looking to do this. In fact I was thinking of writing a mod for drupal integration similar to what is done for wordpress.

How can I start this project? I am new to doing these mods but would think I could handle the coding aspect of it.

These are my thoughts on where the project should go:

1) Integrated login ... Login on drupal logs you into vbulletin and vice versa - I think what needs to be done is to change the form on vbulletin to use drupals login mechanism.

2) Header - Use Drupal header to provide a consitant look and feel to the site

3) Sidebar - Use a sidebar from drupal for VBulletin.

.... This all being said. Can someone help me get started. I promise I will do tons of work on this if someone can lead me in the right direction.

So I have these questions to get started:
1) What do I need to do to start a mod?
2) Can someone discuss what steps need to be done to integrate drupal login with vbulletin?