Thanks for the comments, heres some answers
-the body and floor are wonderfully solid
-thinking of getting back to black, red interior as per original sales receipt
-bumpers and some of the chrome back on
-getting it down a few inches,,,, asap.
-My brother in law is building up another pinto for it
-James P is on the case with the dished steels.
-The wife isnt for sale, although theres always room for negotiation. (Joke sweetheart ).