Mike,
First off, you don't need to start another thread, the big wheels will get you for that. I have been gotten a million times. But to answer your question, go to the manuals section, under here,
http://onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13226 I don't know if this is what you are looking for, but gives you a place to start.
All of the Manuals are under (Technical Library's, Tractor).
As far as materials, check the Sponsors page. I use them all the time and most of them are great guys that will help you.