Still a screaming deal if it's at all solid (in LA it should be unless it's a coast car) even then it sounds like it's worth it. Hard to find anything in any shape under $3k.
Looks like you should be able to get most of the Body tag info from Geoff's site, which it sounds like you have. (nice original color by the way) and Geoff may be able to give you more info on the 711 code?
Anyway, I wish you luck, and I hope you can get the car!