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I've owned two 140 series cars - a 73 142, which I only had for about one year, and a 72 144, which my wife drove for many years until she "moved on" (to a newer car, not a new man!) The 72 was a really nice head-turner, but we ended up selling it several years ago for $850, because of a few minor annoyances. (There simply wasn't much interest for that kind of car in the Atlanta area back then.) And that was AFTER I replaced the blower fan and heater core. THEN I discovered the Brickboard, and have kicked myself ever since.
The 140's shared the same basic carcass as the much-more-bally-hooed 240's, but were a notch or two simpler. We also owned an 82 240 for a few years and I personally preferred the 140.
I don't think the mechanics claim about parts shortages is really valid - especially when it comes to the mechanical parts. Finding body and trim pieces may require a little more searching, but the internet makes it possible to find virtually everything. Plus you've got suppliers like Voluparts, IPD, etc. that are quite good.
BTW - $500 sounds like the cost of the entire job (parts and labor).
Good luck.
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