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Been in your situation and it's sometimes not easy to decide. I agree with many of the others in that a running car will keep you emotionally motivated to keep at it. However, some things like rusted out sheetmetal should be addressed before they get even worse. My '73 has been apart now for a good, long while and I'm really fighting a battle to get her back running. I finally got her to roller status last month after sitting for years, but this month has slowed me down with the holidays. I suggest doing the critical stuff and keep her a running vehicle while you amass whatever parts are necessary to do the job. Also, get a daily driver so that once you have all the parts, she's only down for a short time to get er done. Dunno if any that makes sense, but it would be my recommendation.