>B) Is there any boneheaded stuff that I shouldn't do? If you guys have been >there before, what do I need to watch out for? I'd
> rather learn from your mistakes, it's cheaper. :)


The absolutely biggest boneheaded thing you can do is to take a car apart, then lose interest in the project. Been there, done that. And I have to admit, non-completion of such a project can often be much, much cheaper, it ain't gonna make you feel so good when you give it away to someone else for parts. :-)

Have fun, and do keep us posted!
-matt