Don't worry so much, the work has just started to get interesting. Try and see how much those little micro cut off wheels for the Dremel tools cost and than you'll really cry the blues.
I'll send you'll a flick of my STOCK steering column when I return back home from Detroit.

You'll know that I'm out here up to no good. LOL.

Be liberal in your metal removal on the back end because of the importance of structural integrity there by the quarters. I usually like to focus the heavy/any removal from the B-pillar towards the front of the car, doors included.