b/4mytime, I spent over 5 years on one project and over 6 years on the last one. Pretty much for the same reasons you have mentioned.
However, the best thing to do is stay ACTIVE, here on the stovebolt and attend some car shows and cruise in's. I'm not saying all things are free but the more folks who know what your doing, and what you need, the better you are. Many many times I've see bolters "paying it forward" so you just never know where the help may come from. This is the best old truck site on the web. Visit often, and contribute, or ask questions when you need to. Make notes in a notebook, ask questions and print out the answers. You may need them sooner than you think! ....and I'm sure there are other bolters around close. Watch for them.
.....oh, WELCOME TO THE STOVEBOLT
