Thanks Brian! Let me know if I can help with your sons upcoming project too.
Yeah, the inside is rough, but a little wood work, some new appliances and Flooring and that part should be good. The physical structure is totally intact and the important vintage pieces are all still there...i.e. Propane interior lanterns, trim pieces etc.
My biggest hurdle is really going to be what I want to do with the drivetrain...I'm thinking a diesel/OD trans combo would be the best for power & economy.
The suspension & brakes are all pretty trick... 4-wheel disc, boxed trailing arms & whopper Goodyear airbags out back & newer (read '73 up) front suspension pieces.
I'm going to change all the fluids & filters, flush the coolant and try to get her fired up this weekend. There will also be a bath and an inventory of what's there &/or missing. Then the project will begin. Just what I needed, another project.