Yes, a $500 investment with free labor and discounted/free parts should make it a good experience for all. Problem is where to draw the line, because after all the body work, a nice paint job and interior are done used door handles might not look quite up to par.

Might just be the camera lens but that driver's side subframe horn looks tweaked.

I had a '67 convertible needing a lot more than that car, offered it up to the high school and they said no thanks, too much work. [censored] affluent suburban kids...