thanks for the welcome, guys. i'm still on the fence about this car. i'll decide on friday if i'm going to get it or not. i'll post up if i get it or not.

 

Welcome to M.C.F, Your story sounds a lot like mine. I would do it if it was me just to have the thing to pittle and work with as you could. When I bought my '78 I did it just to have something to play around with and get me to work and back. Go for it and have fun.