is there another LBS in your area you could go to?........or a bike club?? I have a buddy I ride with on occasion that built out my vintage Trek for me so I can always go to him with mechanical questions. (I'm also very lucky in that I have a Great LBS)

also, do you have any maintainence books? I have the Bicycling Mags Maintainence Book for all types of bikes but several of the ladies here like Zinns book. Might be another place to start.

and you go girl and good luck! imagine the feeling of accomplishment when you finish building your baby out!