Digging My Own Grave; Or, If I Could Only Take it Back!

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Ok all willing participants,

I have been flirting with this whole 'renovate the AS' thing for years. On a two-barrel shotgun, I have pulled one of the triggers. I sold my SOB on Friday. Easy enough, as I had people knocking down my door to buy it. But should I go back, I will be in their same shoes trying to find a 24 foot camper. It takes months, even years.

The other barrel is this 1970 Overlander. This is the year and model I want, and have been looking semi-aggressively for about 5 years. The downside is that it isn't the perfect candidate. Does that even exist? Between price, condition and layout, I doubt it. So I figure to be realistic, we all have to make a compromise here and there. So here is where I need your help...............

The issues are, it has some floor rot, but surprisingly little. As it looks right now, I probably wouldn't be replacing any subfloor.

All of the appliances are original, but working (except the A\C and the converter). But with $1,250 fridges, I have to have a contingency fund.

The axles aren't completely shot, but close. They work, and unloaded the axles arms are dead level.

The awning mechanism is great, but the fabric is goners (this in one I haven't been able to put a number on yet $?).

The bathroom is an open book. I probed what little floor there is with an ice pick and it came up solid. Beyond that, I am at a loss.

I have to show up with new wheels/tires to even get it home.

Everything else is cosmetic. Now that includes the dented rear corner panels. Long term, they need to be replaced.

The negotiated price sits at $2,500. What do y'all think?

Aside from the awning material (can I even get it and how much?), can someone give me an idea on the # of square feet to assume for new flooring?

I am awaiting any and all opinions, anxiously.

Best Regards,
Wuttever