[jpnovak]

These type of projects are always about 2 things: Time and Money. It is rare for most people of average means to have both of these at the same time. So... Buy parts when you have money even if you don't have time to install them. And when schedule allows install parts.


Compartmentalize it and start moving forward. No other way.


Where to go from here? First, make a list of all the things you have to do to get the car as a roller again. Structural rust gets repaired first. Then suspension goes back on so that the car is mobile. Then tackle the engine and get it back in the car. At this point the car is drivable. Then follow up with cosmetics.

Yes, these items can take you 2 years depending on how much free time you have (and can devote) to wrench on the car. Make an agreement with the wife/family to reserve specific time to work on the car. I negotiated one night a week, late Friday and Saturday mornings to work on the car. This small block of time will force you to pick a single task and try to knock it out quickly.

If you don't the project will not get finished, will languish in the garage and be sold at huge loss. Then you will resent ever owing one of the most fun cars to drive.