Crovus 1st of all we discuss no one ever gets ticked off
Let's see
1 I would say you're probably right however, check fuses & make sure you have power going to it. If not "ebay"
2 I would either ignore it or ebay again, Be careful on the wife replacement especially with that newer Model. I believe "nit picking" was standard equipment on all Models. I personally never saw one without the feature. If you do find one please let us all know where we can get one too.
3 New paint is always good but maybe you just want to have it buffed out. My brother just recently bought a used 1500 that was pretty faded & had a friend of his buff & wax it. What a difference.
4 NICE!!!
5 Just routine stuff (possible fuses again)
Not sure about that piece because I'm not familiar with 1200s however i can tell you on 1500s most trim pieces just snap on.
I for one still say you got the deal of the year so have fun fixing her up & post some Pics when you get some done to her.
And real good luck with #2 however I'm not betting on it.