Go through it mechanically - clean it up and drive it! http://www.ebay.com/itm/27178739395...93951&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:SS:SS:US:3160
I agree. However, bidding is at $7,000 with 6 days left. Combine that with restoration costs.............................
You're absolutely right, Professor, what I actually should have said was replace things as you go, and enjoy it. A total restoration on that would ruin the mostly original aspect.
My mom and dad had one in this same color scheme. 283 with a cast iron Powerglide, just like this one. Doors rotted in the same place, as well.