Brandon,
I'll be honest. Reading the updates on your build inspires me to get back on mine. Kind of stuck with time and ability. Looks like some patience helps a lot on these builds. Plus, the skills you have, and showing how to use them helps. Please keep taking pictures and posting. Awesome job.
I struggle with the patience piece of it, but it really is key. I think we had the quarters on and off probably close to 10 times to make sure it all went together right before welding anything. I'm still learning new stuff all the time.
The biggest help in the whole process is having my own personal adviser - -my Dad! I learned a ton from him on previous projects and learn things everytime we go to the garage. He's been doing this stuff for, well, a long time. Without his skills, coaching and patience, let's not forget the tools!... this would be a much more difficult journey.