The more you can do (try and do) yourself, the cheaper this project will be, and the better you will know your car.
How about having the wheels blasted locally, and you stress relieve / clean / paint?
Certainly do all the parts inventory right off, and start just washing / cleaning / painting / sorting parts?
Getting the rear suspension parts blasted, and painted is certainly within you skill level.
I am no expert, but I redid my brakes with a little help from a friend at the final stages.
The longest journey begins with a single step!
Good luck!
Rocky
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