Patrick, you made a good decision to join up. Welcome to the Stovebolt. You will find help from guys that have been there and done it..... what ever you decide. Lots of information available. Learn how to do a search and you'll find hours of info to read....but you can ask ANY question you want. Guys here can answer it.
TIP: for the best responses try to post in the correct forum....if you don't the moderators will move it for you

Edit: and we love pictures when you can and as you go along.