When is rust terminal? Options

[no1uno]

I recently acquired a '75 1.8 parts car. The hellhole area was allowed to worsen until the trailing arm mount broke making this car a 3 wheeler. I didn't buy it with the intent to fix it up but I can't help thinking about it since the rest of the car is pretty solid. Thought I'd ask before I start taking it apart.

Is it too far gone to attempt to get it back on the road? I understand that anything is possible with enough money and time. Realistically speaking, what would rough cost to repair be if it is possible. Should I run away now...

I'll try to upload a few pics this evening.

[ThePaintedMan]

My work has shown me if EVERYTHING else on the car is sound, you can do it for the $50 in sheet metal alone. Add in a couple cans of paint and some grinding discs, it could be less than $100. That is assuming, many, many other things. Do you have a welder? Jack stands? Grinder? Drill? C-clamps? Is the console itself good? Beer? Time?

It can be done, but most don't have the time. Or aren't as nuts as I am. You're either limited in time or money usually. Time can make up for money, as in my case.

If you're ever on the West Coast of FL, as in St. Pete/Tampa, let me know. I can show you what I've learned - which is a lot, whether its "right" or not.