I'm thinking I'm going to try to rebuild. I bought the book by Tom Hand and I've been studying it occasionally over the last few months. It looks like something I can do competently. Maybe I'll convert the dining room table to a workbench! :)
@VOETOM is a good friend and that is a great book. Tom rebuilt my 727 on his basement floor and made it look easy. If you get stuck on something that's not explained in his book (highly unlikely) I'm sure he wouldn't mind a PM from you. Good luck!