Good luck with this project, you have the determination, this can be a good project for restoration.
You need something to do during those long michigan winters.
I'm an Opinionated Old fart: I insist that you read the Troubleshooting charts first: I'm Just saying...
1973 TA22 GTV (RHD)
1973 RA21 ST (LHD)
1977 TE56 GLS (RHD)
1974 RN22 Hilux (LHD)(Pickup)
oh yes a very thick bondo job lol... they realy didnt need that much ether so that will be on the list of things to do and i did notice that most dont have these skirts and they did a nice job molding them in