looking for advise (winter aproaching)

hey guys
im in a bit of a pickle

i have the chance to buy a 71 demon with a 318-904-8.75-3.55 posi
now, if i were to get this car it would mean my VW passat would have to leave and this little demon would be my only means of transportation during the upcoming michigan winter

according to the seller it needs a freeze plug replaced and new ball joints and tie rods
id imagine this car to be a deathtrap in the winter without the front end parts replaced but im afraid if i pass up on it ill live to regret it

so, set me level guys, will this car AS IS be driveable in the michigan winter?

and what should i expect to pay for the front end parts which i would install myself?

oh, and how bad is the freeze plug? i dont know which one it is but id imagine id have to replace that too


thanks guys :)
Author: diymirage