First project buy - can someone help me with some advice and/or opinions?

Welcome to FABO..I live in Nova Scotia !

I bought a '75 duster that was rust free..in Nova Scotia...only 34K miles on it as well...so it can be done. I will send ya pics if you like..

Just as a comment in this economy, buy one that has already been restored..it will cost you less than having to restore one and you jump into this great hobby immediately..perhaps it may not be as fun as you thought.....then you can buy a bucket case once you know exactly what you want...I suspect most wives don't like seeing a rust heap in the garage or losing you every night and weekend. You sound like you are REALLY keen on buying so you should be very careful.

I have never understood the prejudice about post '72 dusters / darts because they are better cars..i s it just the grill that is off ? Who knows..

Cheers
Grassy..hope to see you at one of the shows this year..