How much did it cost you?

I’ve been looking for a reasonable price Duster for awhile, something to tinker with. I’ve been scared off of a couple because of the needed body work and the perceived cost that accompanies it. Now, I know you can’t get into many reasonably priced 70-73 Dusters without them needing some kind of body work, I get it. The fact is I do not know what kind of money this stuff could run into; I just believe that it could add up faster than my wife may be able to tolerate. So, what sheet metal have you guys had replaced/repaired and what was the associated cost? I know everyone’s situation is different and I do not expect my situation to replicate anybody else’s. I’m just interested in the what and how much as a way to determine just how close or far off my assumptions may be, thanks.

Found this one on Craigslist.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4158561472.html

Good starting point. Looks like for $700 you could have a nice car without selling the farm.

I was lucky enough to buy my 72 when it was almost new it took me $14k to restore it.