I picked up my panel 6 years ago next week. It was a little rough to say the least. After 6 years of work including a year and a half of community ed. body shop class I have finally started painting it. Got the main body done and should have the rest of the pieces painted by the end of next week. It's really great to be this close to getting it finished. It has a 302 -c4, volare front and 9" rear.
The personal satisfaction of that work will be with you forever along with the skills you have gained. As they say, "you done good".