First project buy - can someone help me with some advice and/or opinions?

You have a very solid car with no replaced panels. I think your money ahead even if you think you may have paid a little to much.

Ok there was a guy may he rest in piece Wayne Row Classice cars.He would go south pick up solid cars strip them there and bring them back as So called scrap cars just a shell.Cost anywhere from 4 grand to 7 grand just for a shell.Your either going to get luckey or pay good money for solid car.20 years ago when I bought cars they were a tad rusty and hard to sell off,now all my cars are almost rust free and when I sell them I have people banging at my door,I do a decent job with out the high dollar tools and garage hell I do all my work in a portable garage.Good luck,it will happen.Thanksss zhandfull for the comment.