How much to spend?

[ckd out NW]

Just purchased numbers matching 1978 Trans Am.  2W87KBL L80 motor, main options: WS6, C60, AU3, A31, Y90, N33, built in Van Nuys,

I found it in "running condition" with the interior exhumed/boxed, AC pulled, heater core pulled, seats were blue but with time they are now closer to grey....gauges all work!

Body tag states "A51W11LW11U" From what I have learned it was "cameo white" with a blue velour interior

Title is clear, no major damage other than the usual rust in/around rear quarters behind the wheel, floor pans are showing some small holes, nothing crazy, trunk is ok

Glass is original("soft-ray"), doors are in good shape...power windows/locks work...

Enough of my rambling

Looking for feedback on "How much to spend?"
I know this is an obnoxious question, but I have put together more outboard performance boats than cars in the last 20 years

Neighbor has a nice lift so I will get a solid look underneath later this week
Have an engine stand and cherry picker, not afraid of engine work

How much should I invest in getting the body "restored" ?

Thanks
John

 

[Wallington]

All to do with condition, body and paint. Good paint that needs redoing is the same as bad paint and every panel different etc. Otherwise, it's just tinkering, doing work yourself like reinstalling interior and trim. Decide interior colour early on so everything matches and also paint and decals. Not all trim options are available new so check that also. Upholstery is same as paint. Fairly good trim that is getting replaced costs the same as bad trim! So don't paint too much more knowing it will still be tossed, of course it's nicer to drive or use if not as bad, but still.