Atom, if it feels good do it. I just got my first EB in dec. I watched the ads for about 6 months,decided that I just don't have the energy to take on a frame off. I have been there ,done that and don't need to prove anything to myself.
I found a 74 that the orig owner had for 30 yrs,i got the orig sales contract and a crapload of reciepts. The second owner had it for 7 yrs and spent that time rebuilding the 302,balanced,cam carb,etc trans &transfer,front end seals and bushings,suspension,wheels,interior....everything ,on a body that has a 25 yr old paint job,1st repaint..After adding up all the reciepts,I couldn't build it for what I paid. And I drive it and spend the time doing the little things to it to make it mine,it 'll never be done.
So buy it ,enjoy it and don't let others opinions make you feel bad. Remember,Opinions are like assholes,everybody has one. Enjoy!!
And yeah I paid more than you...no regrets!!!!!!!![/QUO Sweet ride,If that was mine it would never see mud maybe some trips to the dunes or snow and I would drive it like it was a new 50,000k truck. I am a little jealous;D