Wes,
There are many posts on this board dealing with the situations you will face in getting your P back on the road. The overheating can be cured easily. You may need a lay-down radiator and newer , more powerful cooling fans, and stainless tanks. I have had mine almost two years and it took me 9 months or so to sort things out. Read the posts at least twice, talk in person to people that have Panteras and learn from their mistakes and victories. Initially, don't be concerned with cosmetics, but get the car mechanically safe and sound. Then enjoy it-drive it while you are "in progress" and NEVER, NEVER, attempt to do a frame off at this point in time.
Good luck
Lar
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