Still taking PMs guys, and will do so for another week. So if you want to throw your name in the ring, go ahead.
Just remember that you WILL need to pay for parts, the rest is on me...
As far as pre-98 questions, I have attempted to do them and have done a set a while back, only for research. The only thing I can tell you is that it is WAYYY too complicated and expensive, not to mention time consuming. The main issue is the front lense which is ribbed...
So no, I will not go into the pre-98 territory. Sorry guys.