I would do it as a restomod. Bolt ons with little or no hacking. If you cut it up you may wish you hadn't 10 years from now.
Sweet car

-Richard

Well, it's not difficult to make it numbers matching as back then it was only date coding on the engine/trans...but even as rare as it is I can understand concern about it and if it was a six figure Hemi Mopar I'd probably refrain from doing anything but given what the current values are I figure I am probably only going to increase the value...even though that is not a concern.

I do have an old '69 Torino body here that I plan to use for cutting and mocking purposes if necessary then the final cutting would be one time....but I've got a lot of thinking and planning to do first...in the meantime the car is still driveable so I can beat around in it and still start things rolling :D

Once I do officially start things I will take lots of pics and share here...this is just the first step in actually making the decision to move forward with the idea ;)

I've thought of that as well....your sentiments and others are why I put this up....I haven't made any decision set in stone yet...just toying with the idea....but I have to be honest that I am leaning toward it but of course anything can change and it will be some time before I have an open spot in the shop to even start on this.

I don't think you need our advice at all, sounds like you have a plan and as Big sais "DO WORK."

Well, it is a serious decision as it is a rare car so I just wanted to see what you guys thought. My main problem is the number of projects I have but yes...."DO WORK" is a good motto...:cheers:

Rare and cool car. Good luck.

I would just cut it up and make something worth while out of it................A restored car is only worth what someone is willing to give for it...........

I sya put it in the garage and cover it up, so you don't get it dirty while you turn that Maverick int to a PT sleeper!

I would say u answered your on question with "build what u want or u will never be happy!! 8 years ago in the mix of building several pro street trucks, I bought ( stole) a 67 2dr Imapala super sport 396/4spd that had lite damage from wreck!! Spent 2 years w/ body on resto--sold for 20k at houston auction -new owner sold again before it left the building-Friends say "boy i wish i had done that " and i tell them it was the worst 2 years of my life!! They look at me strange and say "WHY"!!! I tell them i hated every minute because it was not what i WANTED TO DO BUT I DID FOR THE MONEY!! Or so i thought(labor)!!! I love to create and this project had to be to factory specs!! KIlled me not to make changes!!

I think u know what u want but u also know the risk of cutting a future collectible --It's tough -but sure is a lot of fun---:bow: :bow: jim

LOL...yeah, I have some plans for the Maverick....I just sold the engine out of it last week so it's time to start some planning there. I already have the color picked out for it now to decide on the engine.

The Cyclone will be a while before I get into it so I've got time to consider the options. Good points on both sides have been voiced here....thanks to everyone for the input.