273 advise needed

from the photos that's a lovely looking car with tons of potential and way, way too nice to part out.

if you're in over your head on the motor, sell the whole thing to somebody else and search out something that's more in tune with your skills, budget or the amount of work you want to take on.
Did you see the gas tank out of that wreck? LOL...We are working out some parts issues together and with guys like you helping, me trying and a cast of thousands I bet we can all get this old girl back on the road Hero. My first car was a 67 v8 4 gear Barracuda. 43 years later I look forward to spring weather and backing old blue the 65 out of the garage for her first breath of fresh spring air and then letting her cackle that first breath out of her exhaust. She's always on a liquid diet and ready to roar. This old red gem from Missouri would be a great car to start a build thread with!