WIW '72 340 'CUDA

costing more to fix it then that, if it was restored for a sentimental reason i can see it. but no sentimental attachment its just a parts car unless you are doing 99% of the work yourself
Agreed, doing all the work besides machine work, including paint and interior will cost 20K, the cost is the same no matter if its a A, B or E body.
Actually the good point on restoring an E body is all the parts are available, A-bodys, sometimes can be challenging, and there are B body models, that not much at all is available.