Jc right on !
Its a great feeling to think someone would base something for their own rig off my old heap -Right on, its def cyclical - I sure as hell based mine off several board rigs and when something works well then reinventing the wheel is crazy right.
I will def be following your build thread and throwing my 2 cents in as you go!
My first piece of advice is, enjoy the work while you work and enjoy the play when you play - and its a win/win all the way around. I couldnt even begin to tell you all the crap I learned along the way.
My second piece of advice is, when you get frustrated at something that isnt falling into place the way you want; stop, take a breather, and mostly drink a beer for inspiration.
I have a few updates in the works for mine - mostly in the Air intake / snorkel department. Incoming soon. Been held up a bit working on a 69 pickup for the last couple months while the Jimmy in the other bay keeps me company.