Failed Leopard Install - Not Booting

I apologize in advance for the redundancy of my problem. But I've read all other post surrounding my problem but nothing has seemed to work.
After failing a Leopard Install, I tried to restore my HD using the boot disc. But it gets stuck on the grey apple screen. Then it asks for a restart manually. I believe it is related to a kernel panic, but I'm afraid I'm not too familiar with what that exactly is. Am I going to have to get more RAM or even take it in for service?
P.S.
I've tried reseting PRAM.
Holding (option) key during restart.
Pulling power cord, then reinserting and rebooting
rebooting with boot disc.
holding (C) key during restart.

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
How old is the G5?
When you are getting a restart screen is it the one described on my FAQ*:
http://www.macmaps.com/kernelpanic.html
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