Thanks Andy, but I need to clarify: I actually have a good body man who is doing all the metal work. There is some minor fabrication involved, as in the picture showing the passenger side bracket. Robert did great work there.
Most of the sheet metal I have purchased through a local, well known supplier (Thanks, Dan!), so that make the job easier. My turn to roll up the sleeves would be - when the body is done.
All mechanical, upholstery, the rest of the kinks will be mine to resolve.
The way it is looking, I will most likely be buying another pagoda - these are phenomenal cars to own and drive! I would leverage the knowledge gained with this car to: a) find a better vehicle to begin with, and b) resolve majority of the issues myself, and c) get my wife to drive it! It seems it is quickly becoming the family thing.
On the below pictures it is shown were I decided to stop for the season in the wheel well area. Further front body work requires front clip off the body (I was hoping we do not go there, but...), so that is coming this fall/winter.
