Question about VAXen?

I found a VAX 3100 Model 40 for $40... It comes with 16MB memory and 2 100 MB Hard drives (the owner isn't sure about this) No monitor or mouse... I think I could figure alot out, since I am used to Unix from my use of Linux and I program a mainframe by profession...I know VMS is different, but I plan to get a hobbyist license. Ok...my question is...is this a good deal? What about the monitor,...all I have is SVGA monitors...can I just hook up a terminal or a serial cable to the PC and run via a terminal? Can the OS be installed this way? Is there an adapter so I can use a VGA monitor? What about CD player...got a Sanyo SCSI, and alot of IDE...can I install via this? Sorry for all the questions, but I was hoping someone would be familiar with VAXen... Thanks, Bill