Update! I got my new computer up and going. (the puter nerd did actually!). I sold the truck for $4000. I put my pencil to it, and figured he would have in it just all it would be worth with his labor,,,,, buy a cab and do what all the little things it needs.
Back in the day..the 60s,70s,80s,90s...... Chargers with 440 auto and 3:32 gears!?s etc. I wonder just how many times I saw a 383 RR with 4 speed, 3:54 gears out run the Charger/ No track, just south Ga. blacktop/
Catch a ride on the "way back machine" to 1988 and buy a GOOD 20 year old 68 Roadrunner, 383, 4 speed, 3:54 gears for $1000-1500 and you will know the answer.
Down here around Houston and such, ALL auto upholstry shops are Hispanic and charge like brain surgeons. I had my 62 Lancer's oem rad recored about 10 years ago when I bought it. Never used.