jfink, please don't give up. Save the panel and don't try to do it all at one time. I'm now finishing up a 6 year project. It can get expensive but streeetching it out over a period of time and its not so bad.
There's few things in life to actually get excited about when you reach our "later years" so why not have something figure out while sitting in the lazy boy and something to do when you get up.
Take it in SMALL increments. I've always said 15 minutes everyday will soon add up.
Start a photobucket of what your doing, share it with us and let us know when you need help.

Gosh, I'm already looking for my next project....maybe a 1959 Apache??


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1952 Chevy Panel
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1950 Chevy Coupe
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I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hub cap than ride in a Ferd.
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