dsbike, welcome to the Stovebolt Page. Seeing your in N.C. your a southern bolter so be sure to check out the Southern Bolters forum and introduce your self there as well.
Sounds like you have a ton of work to do but you seem to be up to the task to get it done. Here on the bolt you will find many forums dealing with each of the situations you mentioned. Its a journey we will all help you with just post the questions in the most appropriate forums and we will do the rest.
Also, you are moderated for the first 4 post and after that you can send PM's and enjoy all the bolt has to offer. Take some time to look around and get to know the many things here. This is a family friendly site which makes us all seem like brothers!!....and sisters.
You may want to also start a thread in the Projects forum as we like to read up and help at the same time!
See you around the garage.

.....what part of N.C.? I've worked in Winston and Greenville N.C. as well as Shelby. If ever down around Spartanburg give me a shout. Hot dogs and Pepsi are on me!

1937 Chevy Pickup
In the Gallery
1952 Chevy Panel
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1950 Chevy Coupe
Pictures!

I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hub cap than ride in a Ferd.
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