[Yosemitest]

When you buy an older vehicle, you MUST do some research FIRST !
You have to buy a popular brand, and one you KNOW that's easy to get plenty of after market parts for.
Ford and Chevrolet are a good start for your research, but be sure that they sold a lot of that particular model.
Do a parts search FIRST for the type vehicle you're considering, and after you KNOW that you can get parts, THEN start looking for a "Frame Off Restoration" of that vehicle.
It IS worth your time.

[wally_bert]

I’m just a glutton for punishment on vintage Jeep.

The AMC stuff isn’t too bad but sometimes I get grief for my oddball 65-ish Willys. At times I think it’s more of a mutt of 60s era components.

I’m glad LMC exists for my Blazer. Ebay helps with the rest.