none taken Doug, forgot about the cooling. I think he were lucky and patient, he could get away with:
used lines + front cooler: $800
oil tank: $150 (I've got 2 I can't get rid of)
new lines: $200 (should look those up)
torsion bars, probably has 19/24s, if not, stock bars are free or close to on Classifieds
I know of 2 3.2s for $5500 that come with the harness and DME, that shouldn't be a problem.
and he's got skilz, this Playa's gonna do all his own wrenching.
But yeah, your last advice is the best, just drive it, but he's gonna have to get a bud vase and subscription to 1-800 FLOWERS.