Here's my final thought on your question and your dilemma... You have two main issues:
Lack of knowledge
Lack of money
Time is "free" regardless of everything else going on.... because you can manage your time.
I'd join the local hot rod club -- i.e., -- the local Chevy or Chevelle or Camaro club.... go to some meetings -- plead your case -- see if someone steps up to come over and help get you going -- and then maybe be there for "LOCAL" help. It's always more fun to do these things "together". I even make my brother in law drive up here from Portland -- just so we can do stuff on HIS car together... we always have fun too.
You'll have more pride in the project doing it yourself -- you'll meet some new friends -- and you'll save a BUNCH of dough...
BTW --- NOBODY (and I know all these guys) on here is trying to be a smart ass or squash your dream... we've all been in your shoes and we've walked that mile. But we also all have experience.... and that experience is saying -- no matter the "bid" it WILL BE more... and take longer...
The work appears to only require simple hand tools.... and a bit of 'experience' to perform... There are a ton of books with photos etc on how to restore your car... I'd start by buying one or two - and then join that club as I mentioned earlier.
