At least it was a 4 door and not a precious 2 dr. Surprising what some people can do with a sledge hammer and a cutting torch. I bet he was proud to say "I built this myself".
Been there done that Mark. Sorry guys but we all did some pretty shady stuff back then I think.
If we only knew then what we know now every old car or parts would have been saved. But if we all saved parts and didn't beat and tear cars up back then, well at least my found memories would be gone and taking our car to a car show would not be the same today. That's the way I see it anyway.