Welcome, David.
Sorry to hear of your problems, but you're right that an old car can be great mental therapy...or drive you right over the edge!
There's a lot of knowledge on this board and we're here to help one another.
You didn't say where you are in Arizona, but you might want to check out and join the Oldsmobile Club of America and the Arizona chapter.
Oldsmobile Club of Arizona
P.O. Box 15692
Scottsdale, AZ 85257-5692
email:
Info@azoldsclub.com
C.J.