I think I've come to grips that both the 73 and the 74 are parts cars. The 73 has holes in the roof, and the cowl is a mess. I thought I would try fixing it, and even got a nice lower windshield channel...but there are 3, 4, or even 5 layers of laminated sheetmetal, and about 500 spot welds. The original intent was to see if I could replace quarters...but that cowl has me questioning the total man-hours I'd be into it for...
I'm certain I can make money parting it, and maybe I can find a less rusty home for the sweet running 318, 4 barrel and headers it came with. I've got a line on a 68 Barracuda fastback to see tomorrow. was /6 3 speed, but no motor now and $2800 OBO.
The 74 I might break even on, but it's got so many parts that are upgrades for my satellite (uncut rallye dash with clock for one), and the roof I can use to replace the rusted out 72 roof (and hey, now it's a sunroof car!) that it really doesnt matter.
I'll end up with a **** pile of desireable parts, most in duplicate or triplicate, even after I upgrade the Satellite and the 72.
I guess I figure, if I'm gonna make the effort, I might as well put it into the 400 4 barrel car that doesn't have a rusty cowl.
Hopefully I can strip off some of the good parts in time for Don Garlits.