Thoughts on this car for a project with my pops

Great advice from @Tad .

As far as I know, you cannot buy quarters...all the work has to be hand done. If you like, and are good at, bodywork then go for it. If you don't want to get into it, then keep looking.

The biggest things to look for are
1. Rust, especially frame.
2. How complete is it. For example. Bumpers, any and all trim is getting difficult to find.

Mechanically and electrically these are fairly simple cars.

Have fun, sounds like you and your dad are on off on a fantastic adventure!!