I agree that doing something with it is better than letting it sit and die a slow death. But who bobs a deuce out of a scrap or junkyard? If it is in the scrap/junkyard then it is most likely beyond hope (rusted out cab, seized engine). If you are willing to spend the extra money to get one out of there and get it going again, then all the better. But I think that taking one that is in already good running shape is a shame when there are so many M35's out there.
Good luck on your project.