Thanks for all the complements and love everyone! I am motivated by progress, so progress I must make!
Today, I attempted a little shi sugi ban method on aging the bed wood I cut. It'll of course get a bit of a stain after I brush it down a touch but I am pleased with it.
I also put down a deposit on a 1955 1/2 ton today! Came across it and got it for a good price with plenty of parts included so that will be the next one to be built!