Looks like I'm not the only one. I bought mine in 1988, the motor and trans were missing and it had led a rough life, although it was mostly rust-free. It sat for two years, I put a motor in it and drove it for two years, then it sat for fifteen more years while I collected parts and cash. Dropped it if at a body shop, which was more like jail, they were supposed to have it for six weeks, turned into 18 months. I finally told them I was coming with a tow truck to pick it up, and they freaked out. Six weeks later it came home. Three crazy months of work, and it was mostly done. I also said "never again", but now I'm ready for another.