my grandads '74 restoration project Options

[_stickykitty79_]

just want to say hi to all you crazy people trying to revive these things like me. this is a bit of a sentimental project as its been in the family 3 gens now. was a Michigan car, suffered the consequences as the pics show, trailered it to california where it will remian.
my plans are to address all the obvious rust issues and do some fun upgrades along the way, some chassis stiffening, some minor engine tuning. (webers instead of fuel injection...yes i know the forum doesnt like it but it was always a disaster and carbs just sound better)
im a realist so heres what im prepared to face:

- tons of welding, i can do and thanks to Restoration Design i have plenty of metal to purchase as i go
-spending a few thousand here and there to do this right and time to do it. its a passion project and im in no hurry.
-building a chassis rig as i tear into the longitudinals, along with temp supports in the door jams.

i know this will seem daunting but i also dont think its at the point of scrapping based on what we can buy, and what im willing to do.
thanks

[FlacaProductions]

@wonkipop -

No tune up sticker or engine tin paint - i'm sure it went away when the original engine was swapped with a 2.0

my car was originally sold at:
Distributor: UC = VW North Central Distributor, Inc., Porsche Audi Division, Northfield, IL Dealer: Tom Chaney Porsche/Audi, Harvey, IL

Here's the factory info I have:
Model Type: 473434 914 Targa 1.8 with Standard Trim NA
Model Year: 1974
Production Date: 1974 01
Production Number: 529540
Karmann Body number: 529540
Engine Number: EC016573
Engine Type: EC engine 76 HP (DIN) NA except CA
Gearbox Number: not recorded
Gearbox Type: 914/12 5 speed manual
Color: L51P (J8) Olympic Blue with black Targa roof
Interior Trim: 11 Interior panels & seats Leatherette Black, Seat inlay basketweave, Carpet Black
Distributor: UC = VW North Central Distributor, Inc., Porsche Audi Division, Northfield, IL Dealer: Tom Chaney Porsche/Audi, Harvey, IL
Country Equipment: C02 Equipment for USA
Options:
M002 USA supplied sealed-beam headlights
M652 Intermittent windshield wipers 6 sec pause