Brian,

I forgot two things.

First, welcome to the site. You will get more honest and helpful answers here than anywhere else on the web.

Second, if you are really looking for a project I can suggest pawnshops and junk stores. Until my latest infatuation with modern guns I prowled them with a passion. You'll have to pass on dozens of junkers until you find one worth saving but the search is half the fun.

Best regards,

Mike