You have the right idea, keep it simple and driveable. As its not a Z or SS you wnt be tearing into a rare classic, so you can build the suspention, power plant etc. With no worries. Any changes you do will make it better, in value and th way the car performs. Man, you guys have ALL the luck! Where in the world do you find these beauties? I will keep looking, Im bound to find one sooner or later. Congratulations on your find, and keep us posted on how your comming along with it.