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Couple of questions:
1) any books people recommend for this?
>> 101 Projects - Wayne Dempsey. Pelican Parts or Amazon
>> Bentley manual. Amazon, and on special if you can find it elsewhere.
2) I've got a socket set and your other basic tools. Anything else I need?
I have some jack stands as well.
>> Same as above. Wayne outlines the tools you need for each project.
3) any projects in particular I should start with? I'm assuming stuff like bleeding breaks/oil change/break pads...
>> OK, flush fluids, bleed brakes, replace pads, change oil.....but what are you going to do after lunch??

Seriously, set a date and announce it with a post here. Make sure you have the stuff you need to do the work [brake fluid, pads, oil, for example]. The Dorki will be there, and you engine will be dropped after lunch unless you offer something more challenging than these few minor jobs. Its dead easy to do, and there is no reason to pay $80/hr if you have the time and incliniation to DIY. Help is here.