I am surprised that there have not been many answers to your question. Strange.
I am not an expert but I have learned a lot from past discussions on Fordbarn and even more from attending club work sessions. That is where you will be able to watch how it is done and get your questions answered. I think you should be able to locate a Model A club in your area if you go to the national club's directory. There are two clubs, the Model A Ford Club of America (MAFCA) and the Model A Restorer's Club (MARC). Their websites are
www.mafca.com and
www.model-a-ford.org where you can find out more. They also have a lot of restoring information.