F bodies

So now that the 68 dart is black flagged off the road after the accident, I was forced into a newer car by my parents. However they never said I can't drive an old car as a second vehicle and that's what I'm Fixin to do.

So a local guy I know tells me he has a deal for me. 1978 dodge aspen wagon in really decent shape. The hood needs replaced because it got smashed but no rust anywhere and it's a decent body, just needs a paint job because it still has the original paint.

Its not the wood sided premier or SE, but just the base aspen trim level. I think it was a slant six car.

I can get the wagon with a cast crank 440 /727 (440 is already in the car but needs plumbed and hooked up) so it's NOT currently running. The wagon plus a 4 door volare of the same year as a parts car, and a 400/727. ALL for $1100.

I had a 2 door 76 aspen about 12 years ago and when I tried selling it, I couldn't even give it away. People acted like F bodies were a disease back then.

Is anyone on here knowledgeable on f bodies and is it a waste of time and money still or has the aftermarket become more kind in the "20s"

Are parts like window seals available??

Just looking for input from those with current, real world experience with F bodies, is it a deal or something I should run from??