Hello Scott
Get some sheet steel a hammer and start hitting it you will be amazed at what you can do . Ask questions post pic's and people here will help you .
have a look at this thread
http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=80
and this thread
http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=361
Don't put it of , this is one highly addictive hobby / pastime /vocation
we all are here to help each other by contributing we will all grow in our knowledge.
Cheers Chris C