Biting off more than I can chew?

[Clemsonhelo]

Ladies and Gents I need some serious help. After much debate I've decided to go about rebuilding my 350 in my 70 C10. Planning on converting it to the 383. I'm still early in the planning (the beginning) and I'm trying to make sure I do this right. I've spent alot of time reading threads and trying to learn as much as possible.

Main dilemma is whether I should try and tackle this on my own. I don't have a lot of experience in the wrench turning department, but I have no problem doing research and learning. Obviously some things have to be done at a shop. That being said-would I be better served to wait and gather all my parts and dive in at home in the garage, trusting that all will be well? Or do I find myself and engine builder, save up the extra scratch and pay someone else to do it? I know I'm jumping in the deep end either way, just looking for some honest opinions on which route to take. I'm all for learning along the way and doing this myself, I just don't want to bite off more than I can chew. Thanks in advance yall