Also the entire interior leather will have to be replaced.
I'm sure that even when it's restored that will make it worth a lot less when compared to an "original" model that did not had to be all patched up.
A few thousands is what this shell is worth in my opinion.
Hmm... a quick check on cars and classic shows that the Indy is also on the way up ...
Seems like it might not be so expensive after all.
Especialy when you consider this: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C661742
It looks complete and on that fact alone I would say it is good value at the current price, $18k, but the reserve has not been met. Top Indys are on the way up with some being advertised in excess of £100k