67 Barracuda questions

Look for rust in frame rails & transmission crossmember

7k might be high if needing 1/4 and paint job @ $4,500 might be close. Right now there are some good deals on cars that would need less work.

Can you do the body work?

If not what do you think it would cost to do it? Then look for a car in purchase price plus repairs and see what is out there.