Hey Bill,
Welcome to the forums!! Thanks for stopping in and leaving a post. It's really slow around here since most people seem to prefer the FaceBook group. It'd be great if you could create a post detailing your project. I think that's where a forum beats out FaceBook, since your post doesn't get lost to the algorithm of time.
I'm originally from the States but have lived in Japan for quite a bit. I'm in a multi-year rebuild of an SRV, turning it into a Bobber. I don't post often enough, but then again, I don't work on it often enough either. You can
check that out here.
If you notice anything weird about the forums, let me know.
Mike