Mike, save yourself all the trouble and just sell me the car.
Just kidding.
It's good to research before you start on any project so don't feel like you have not made a dent since that's usually the first step. Make a plan on what you really want to do, get a budget together so you have a general idea where you'll be when you are done and stick to it. There is plenty of knowledge on this site and many people that can help you along the way so just ask if you need any help.
Oh, Welcome to the site!
Kurt
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