I call the Opera windows Cocaine windows,because the 70's Lincolns just remind me of that era of polyester,gold,and lots of Coke!!
I'm usually the first one to want to save a badly done car but not this one, I've looked at it and gone back to look again and again...I think [IMHO] this car would make a great parts car. Sorry. A 57 or 58 Merc is an ugly body style to begin with and this one has been made even worse. I say cut your losses and save the Mopar running gear and 9 inch rear axle. Dump the rest.