Fast forward a number of years and life events later.... Getting back to it Summer of 2024.
The plan now is to get rid of as much rust as necessary to put it back on the road, so engine bay, and interior were top priority. I got both sides shiny, though I didn't get photos of the passenger side being fully shiny. Weighing my options between black engine bay and body color, also, go back with the original or a color that I am more fond of. Decisions...