So some updates (no good pictures sorry)
I have a much better grasp of the condition of this car. I have "reconditioned" most of the electrics in the car so that it can pass inspection. Most of the problems have been with corroded and worn connectors. The replacement blower motor works, but there is some issue where the high setting is not getting power (likely bad wires/connectors, the circuit at the relay seems ok.)
The wiper motor issue was solved, turns out the car needs to be running to get enough juice to turn the motor. Probably will get replaced someday.
Everything was going decently well, until I made it to the exhaust. It needed replacing (total redneck hack job), the issue I ran into was removing the manifolds. The same rusty bolt problem that everyone has, no amount of PB or Kroil would sway them. I took it to a shop, and the mechanic recommended that I just pull and redo the motor. He couldn't get an angle with the torch between those shock towers. also apparently the oil leak that I have is worse than I thought and the freeze plugs are starting to let go. he wasn't trying to sell me anything either, he doesn't have the time and he knows I don't have the money.
crap.
So it looks like I am going to do a poor man's rebuild: just gaskets, water pump, timing chain, thermostat ect. crap like that. Anything I should do while I am in there? I wanted to get new heads and junk eventually, but I just don't have the money right now. I just want to slap it back together. This will be my first (albeit partial) engine rebuild.
So no way the car is back together by the end of this year.
Next year's agenda: still gotta do tires, wire an electric choke, was going to do bushings/subframe connectors, weatherstripping, and I have a cool sound system project in mind. looks like it is going to be a long winter.