Thanks for all the replies. I guess the fact it was a gift has helped keep the "I'll just get rid of it bug". I still have the 72 Ventura I had in high school, and have actually listed it for sale once, but luckily no takers. So I am thankful I still have it to. I got to work on it a little last night and have the interior pretty much stripped. Dug a little on each quarter panel. Both sides have been bumped and repaired (30 years ago). Passenger side has about a quarter size rust place and minimal filler. The driver is a little rougher, but nothing time and a lot of work (and of course $) wont fix.
The first night the kids and I worked on it pulling the sound deadening mat out we found a new GM key stuck between it and the floor pan.
Last night I found a gas receipt down beside the defroster duct. It was dated 1969 from a FINA station in Dallas City, TX. I am assuming the original owner possibly. Filled up the car for 5.00 (.299 a gallon). Coolist part was the guy's name is David. The same as myself.
