Hello all, and thanks for taking an interest!

I am brand new to large format photography, and I'm itching to get started. The fact that this forum exists is wonderful. I can only hope to absorb some knowledge in order to begin properly using this camera.

Here are a few photos of my Century: http://imgur.com/a/f9zFr#0

Dimensions:
Height - 20 1/4"
Width - 24 1/2"
Back Opening - 9 3/4" x 9 3/4"
Front Opening - 6 1/4" x 6 1/4"
Shutter Radius - 5"

All of the knobs are in working order. The shutter is intact. All of the hardware seems to be there.

Again, I'm starting from the ground up - my questions may even be misguided.

Is this camera ready to accept a lens plate? I'd like some instructions on what I'll need as far as a lens and lens plate, and where I might look for such items.

It appears that someone in the course of the camera's life modified the shutter for electricity. I'm not sure how that factors into its use.

What exactly do I need to set up ground glass/film holder?

I'd like to work with wet plate collodion. Is that even a viable option a far as a beginner is concerned?

How do I adjust shutter speed?

If someone would graciously provide me with step by step information detailing what I need to get this camera back on its feet, it would please me to no end. I'm banking on the experts to show compassion for the beginner!