Badstage-
The pictures indicate some faulty work in my opinion (such as a ground strap connected to the header bolt). It has certainly seen the road too. If this were my car, I would go through the front end after pulling the motor & trans & then go through them too. I will give you this: That car demands a condition of quality/restoration that I am not seeing in the pictures. A real Corvette enthusist wanting that year/optioned Vette may want to do a frame off resto to make it max value/condition. At the same time, some would want to make it reliable, & fun to drive while looking great on the outside.... not necessarily doing a frame off. At any rate, you buy the bed you sleep in. JMO/Scooter