Close to pulling the trigger... any specifics to watch for??

Also rust at base of windshield pillar. B&T shaft is fine, make sure the seal is still intact. They will live forever if lubed and are plenty strong. People change them out because they change their trans from cable to later lever trans and lose the 4 bolt flange. Mine was a CA car and it even has slight rust in the 'dogleg'. Speedo cable is kinda unique. Front headlight trim rings are expensive and are usually dinged up.