Don't sucker yourself in to buying someone else project

I hear what you are saying. My 74 was someone else's project. Starter was cooked and I got it started to get it on the trailer...could hear a little tick in the engine....the rest is in the thread. For the $1200 I spent on the car I wasn't too upset when a lack of break in oil by the owner let me with a V8 running on 6 with some wiped cam lobes. Instead of dumping money in the 318 I opted for a 360. I am in NC and there are more projects to be had than you can do, problem is everyone thinks they are worth a fortune. Looks great! Keep up the good work.