Very cool project. As much as I love them it's nice to see something that isn't a 1st gen camaro or E-body mopar.
If you're gonna do it, I'd say you have to go all the way, at least in the suspension/wheel department. If the PT look is what you're after, it needs to be full bore.
Hey you're getting off easy. A buddy of mine wants me to help him PT out a 65' Lincoln continental.

2 1/2 tons of luxo barge on 345's and coil overs, it should be interesting