Robert, welcome to the Stovebolt. Sounds like a plan to me. Buy up the parts and when you get it all torn apart you'll be ready to put it back together instead of looking at a pile of parts in a corner.
Have a sister-in-law in Mt. Pleasant (southern utah)..are you close??

Good luck, we're here to help. now, some pics when you can.


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