:)I'd have to agree with OldSub--the fun is just starting. The more you learn, the more fun it is. I firmly believe if everyone who is in therapy now had an old stovebolt to play with, we would have way fewer shrinks. Don't get discouraged if you can't find the parts you need right now, or the backorders pile up. You will be suprised how many parts you can find locally if you find a good local parts house with a parts man who has more wrinkles than hair-- he probably comes from the AD era,and will appreciate someone who is trying to resurrect history. I'm not trying to put a plug in for anyone, but Jim Carter and Classic Parts have been great assets in my restoration efforts.
