I do have a few questions though, any wreckers here in northern New
Jersey? And if so, where do you buy hardwoods? I have been doing all the
usual searches - internet, phone book, asking around, etc. but haven't
found anything better than the local lumber yards that cater to builders
(and they keep their lumber outside).

How far north are you? There's Monteath Lumber in Old Bridge
(http://www.monteath.com/) and US Mahogany in Aberdeen
(http://www.usmahogany.com/). There was also a place in Elizabeth but I
don't know the name or if it still exists.

Buddy (Lakewood, NJ)