[V8] What to do?

[radek at uniserve.com]

Hello all;

I am at a crossroads of sorts, hoping to tap into group wisdom.

First, some background.  My project car is a 1991 V8Q 5-speed, pearl  
white.  I bought it in 2002 and drove it for a couple of years until  
fuel lines started leaking.  It also needed a timing belt, so I put it  
aside in the garage "until I find the time."

I got a running 1992 and kept the motor for a 4.2 swap.  Bought  
crankshaft holder, camshaft disks, as well as other assorted tools and  
parts, including brand new UFO disks and everything needed for a  
t-belt job.  Never found the time to do it, though.

Some three years ago the car had to be rolled out of the garage to  
make space for a lift.  It spent three humid Eastern Canadian winters  
outside.  Today, I put it on the lift, looked underneath and nearly  
cried.  So much rust!  All fuel and brake lines are disintegrating.   
Same for the fuel tank.  I'm not sure if I can even remove the rear  
subframe without breaking the studs off the body.

It never crossed my mind that I might not revive the car.  However,  
after looking at the underbody today, I'm starting to doubt myself.   
I'm not sure if I have the strength and time required to do the  
restoration.

My kids tell me to do a part-out, save the transmission, differential,  
perhaps stuff for a manual swap for someone.  Really, I don't know  
what to think anymore.  Perhaps one of you guys will have some ideas.   
At least I got a chance to vent my frustration, thanks for listening.

Radek.