The longest journey begins with the first step. It appears your are well on your way! After reading the biography above I was sort of expecting to see much worst but it looks as if you got yourself a nice project that should go along fairly good.
Appears you have done your home work...take lots of pics, label and bag, document stuff.... what else can we say?

Your at the right place. Lots of knowledge and good folks around the Stovebolt Garage.
Welcome, enjoy your stay and keep ups updated.