best deal ive got so far!
ouch.....looks like its got a bit of rot in it, but nothing that can't be fixed.
build it your way man, don't let others opinions stop you from making it how you want.....if its just a 6 cylinder car factory than by swapping in a v8 you will not be hurting the value on the car.
not to mention building the car yourself and doing all your own work makes for a great sense of accomplishment and pride in the car when it is done.
congrats on the deal and good luck on it.
as for my deals, I have got tons of cars for cheap but as for my mopars.....I picked my 72 duster up for $500.00