Good advice Rob
Rickster, get used to that punkin color buddy, it will serve you well through the many priority phases of the project. The timing of this and who it's from is pretty special IMO. Enjoy the journey. Be patient and don't bite off more than you can comfortably chew. Keep it fiscally under control so it's always an enjoyable hobby with positive thoughts and dreams for the future. I've seen too many hobby/project cars compromise finances and relationships and that simply ruins everything. Like Rob said......the more they're running the more you get to enjoy them.......no matter the performance level.
Let the planning and dreaming begin!