good point - and that is one approach I considered. The guy did elaborate on the leaks on it though - and it may take a good bit of sealing to get it driveable - axles, engine, trans, etc. Some tell-tales: "no oil" reminder on the windhsield and the string of drip pans below. But, seals are minor, not a showstopper.
I too would prefer to keep the paint just as is - but, personally, I'm not sure I could live with the remnants of the wild 70's pinstriping. It's faded a lot, but you can get hints of it in some of the pics. If it's no more noticeable than it is in the pics, then not a problem for me.
Hey, if we keep talkin, you all may talk me back into this thing...
Another approach I thought of was to just redo the interior, get it running somewhat reliably, and then do an external repaint only. i.e. keep the chalk marks on the firewall, etc etc. But who knows. Many ways to skin the cat. Ugh... decisions, decisions....
EDIT - oh yeah, I would feel compelled to paint the roof white.
