Sadly, advice will have to come from elsewhere - I'm in the same boat as you. I've never done sheet metal work but it looks like I will have to learn how sooner or later. I bought all my panels so I would have them available when the time comes.
Got some AMD panels for my 73 Dart 340 Sport also. And I think I was instantly addicted to the new sheet metal. Now I just keep thinking up reasons to buy more.
I also plan on the DIY approach. To me, learning and figuring out how to do things is a lot of the reward.
