need some direction

If its a V8 car and is basically solid and driveable, then yeah, its a $2K car. There's actually a guy in PA who recently joined the forums over at mustangII.net with a good supply of parts,

Its often hard to find anything NOW for the II, but there's a HUGE network of II fans, and we're usually more than happy to help out a fellow II enthusiast. I'd offer up some of my own collection, but shipping from the west coast of Canada would just kill you...

The vinyl top is pretty basic. Any auto upholstery shop can replace the top, and bodywork is bodywork.

Make sure the floorpan is solid and the inner fenders are not perforated (common rust areas).

The 1974 model is a little more unique than the 75-78 years. The hood and front fascia were changed for all models in '75 to accomodate the V8, which was not an option in '74. That will make finding those parts potentially more challenging. On the plus side of that, '74 parts, when available, tend to be cheaper as they are less in demand. The later V8 cars are the more desired and more frequently restored.

Aside from that, while it can be a little challenging to find specific parts for a II, it's certainly not impossible, and there is an excellent network of II fanatics. eBay is also a frequent source for more common parts. Good luck!

Kinda funny...since my last post, I helped my buddy buy a 74 Ghia....

It's a project that a guy was supposed to be building with his daughter, but he suddenly clued in that it meant HIM building the car for her, and he's not a II lover, so it was up for sale.

Originally a V6 car, 74 Ghia, dark ginger metallic with deluxe light tan trim. Engine pulled and tossed, but with a refreshed 87 roller engine on a stand included.

Because this one is not going to be a performance car (currently considering pink paint and a removable hard top), we already have a 2.8 ready to drop right in, leaving the fresh roller 5.0 for one of the next builds.

It not that there's anything wrong with the 2.8...it just isn't the powerhouse that a smallblock 8 is (at least stock)

I would say go for it if you like the car . If you look long enough and hard enough any part can be found and using the net most of the time its not that long or hard.