Aussie3.0cs - I plan on spraying it Polaris Neu (as original), unless I change my mind in the next week or two and paint in Bahama yellow (late 60's 912 color). It should be back from the body shop and painted in 3-4 weeks. I picked up sample mix of the Polaris (PPG Deltron 2000) and had him spray it on a scrap panel - looks good. I am using the later Polaris Neu color (060). There is apparently some overlap in 72-74 from the original to the Neu.
Doug- I picked most skills up from some reading and practice. I am learning as I go. MIG welders are cheap and easy to use. The finish welding of the body panels is being done by a professional. I have spent a lot of time around boats, cars and construction projects so cutting and welding is not a huge stretch. The most daunting part is the initial opening up of the car and that first "cut of commitment". I started taking the car apart in Nov of 2008. The metal body work portion took me around 6-8 months. I hope to be driving by the end of the summer.