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I think the car's individual needs are a big factor, for example, I bought a car that sat for 40 years in a garage. As I tear into things, I am finding what I suspected (fuel pump totally encrusted), brake cylinders frozen, master cylinder rusted and frozen... yet, the car, because it sat so long has less body wear, suspension parts and steering parts are good, and just surface rust. This is my first ever body-off restoration; As an amateur, I'm doing most of the work and learning in the process. The painting of the shell and various parts is being done by my co-renter and he is keeping me in the loop of every step, bare metal, priming, etc...we removed the shell from the frame, and I'm working on brake lines, muffler system, fuel system, etc...before everything assembled. These are once in a lifetime experiences, so take your time, step by step, don't cut corners....and enjoy yourself :)

Wow, I just got good advise from a TAXMAN!
Sorry for the lousy pun, J T Axman.

Seriously, my car sat for only 20 years, but I relate to all you say.
Know our cars.
Enjoy our cars.
Good advise.

DanL