Tom, I'm being honest when I say that this car is not all rusted out like most midwest/northern cars. This car has the original floors, trunk, rails, 1/4's & some of the original carousel red paint is still on them. It will need some bodywork, yes, but, the metal is good to work with.
My best advice is still what I've been saying for the last month while we've been in discussion... come and look at the car. Or have someone else you trust, or one of the forumites here come and look at the car.
Between the two different photo links Ive sent you, theres almost 80 pics of the car, including what I consider the worst areas.
But Im willing to take you or a representative of yours to my garage, and I'll point out every inch of the car, inside, out, top, bottom, so you can see for yourself.
Anyone who knows me knows that Im a straight shooter, Im not going to lie, because I don't need to. I think once you see the car, it will sell itself...and if you look at it and decide its not for you, all you've wasted is your time, and the money to drive out/fly out to see it. No harm, no foul, no issues.
Think it over and kick me an email if you change your mind... ok?
And if someone else here wants to come and look at the car for Tom, please contact Tom, or contact me and I'll setup a meeting to show the car.