I do believe that you are way over your head. Just reading books will not give you the touch you will need. The tools alone will cost you hundreds of dollars. You will also need someone to turn the engine so you can see TDC thru the spark plug holes.
You may think about seeing if one of the many auto repair schools would be willing to take your car on as a project car.
Spencer, I have 40+ years worth of tool collecting and I do not have the proper ones for the type of project you are planning
Ed