got my vic back from the shop
here's the verdict:

Air bag light is on needs diagnosis, Horn doesn't work, Hazard/signal light switch needs to be replaced (knew that), Windshield needs to be replaced(knew that), Engine is sluggish needs analysis, driver door needs alignment (knew that), Drive shaft needs to be replaced (it's all cut up), Replace lower rad hose, Frame deformed at right rear opening (someone damaged it towing), Replace trans output hose (knew that), Replace block heater, Needs engine Shampoo (lots of leaks), Replace right axle seal, Replace front brake pads, Replace right upper ball joint (missed that), Replace Pitman arm, Replace left E brake cable...

yeah, I am saying good bye to my car,
with the money I save by doing this I will buy a second generation :)

Man, too bad but second-gens are so cheap right now - just check out eBay. Get one from a police dept that does excellent maintenance and you'll have a car for life. I totally agree - there's no sense sinking money into a project like that.