I would jump on it like a "Duck on a June Bug" I am restoring a 1946 Suburban.

It was complete but the interior wood that supports the window tracks was shot but a local cabinet guy fixed me right up.

I bought mine for all the reasons you are.

There are plenty of panels out there but very few Suburbans.

I am using a VW center seat for the time being, in the long run I will have a metal tubing bender duplicate the rear two seats.

Keep us posted with pictures you have a big support group out here.