I do want to do it, and I probably can learn it, I guess it's just the intimidation of not knowing where to start, you know? I've browsed through this forum and other things online and seem some pretty amazing restorations, and I do think it would be really cool to do something like that. I like the idea of being able to take pride in having turned something grotesque into something pretty (even if it's not worth anything), instead of just buying something pretty. But, I just look at the holes and the mess and don't know where to begin. Maybe my first step should be trying to make space for it in my parents' garage, so I can not worry about it being out in the elements while I decide. Guess it can't hurt to take a welding class, either. Admittedly, I'm afraid to weld. If I get over that hurdle I can reassess.

As long as I can do better than this guy:

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