As an amature "I" would not take on this machine. It is, at least to me, something that can be very frustrating and end up becoming a nightmare rather than a work of love. If you decide to take on this project know that there are a lot of supportive people here that will help you along the journey. Some of us have seen and worked on machines that have required much more work. It is time consuming and requires a great deal of patience. I would love to see this baby restored.