Hey guys,

First - Wow! Thank you all for the suggestions and advice!

Second, I literally don't have time to reply to everyone tonight, but I'll be back tomorrow - thank you so much guys, this gives me hope that I might actually be able to revive this ornery rustbucket!

I'll reply tomorrow with what I've already tried, what I've replaced, and requests for clarification on a few points; I was hoping there was a "Introduction to ______ vehicle, start here!" sorta thing, but you guys surprised me with the outpouring of advice.

I'll be back, I've got to get some quick sleep and turn around for another 18hr day.