Hang in there, Buddha!
Have you tried your local car clubs or the local ATHS chapter? Find out where the local cruise-in nites are and go there and put the word out you need some "mentoring" Once they know you're buying the beer, they'll come out of the woodwork to help you (well, you should find someone).
Try talking to the guys at your local NAPA store (If they're older than teenagers) -- mine around here are pretty good with info like that.
And stay tuned here -- I think we have a few Floridians in here.
And welcome to the Stovebolt Page! In here, you'll find there isn't much we can't figure out with enough butt scratchin, head-thinkin' and wrench turnin'
Regards,
John
