When does money outweigh sentimental value? 1968 notchback build thread

The good thing is new quarters, trunk extension, rear valance and inner and outer rockers are available to repair damage. The bad thing is AMD is not cheap. Do you have a welder and skills to hang new sheet metal? You say you have had back surgery. I have had back and a couple neck surgeries but I am also a lot older than you. I have a 67 fastback that is taking a long time due to pain and heart problems. I am not giving up on mine but it may never be finished by me. You might be able to find a cleaner body to start with but these cars are going on fifty years old. I can say you will never recoup the $ as its not a factory big block. If you plan to build it and pass it on to your kids I say go for it!