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Jim, my goal is to make it a fun driver, improving on the original without ruining its original character. I'd like to add some bracing and upgrade the suspension, but I want it to still be comfortable on the street. I'd love some feedback on that topic, as I'm not sure where to start. I don't envision any track time with it.

I'd like to restore the cosmetics without getting too far away from original, it needs seat covers, a new top, door panels, and a few other oddball things. I will be adding a set of Torq Thrust wheels (or similar) and modern tires. As far as I know the drivetrain is still the totally original 302 2bbl and automatic, you still have to add lead to the gas so it may be unrebuilt. Eventually I'd like to do some sort of performance rebuild, near term I'll look at what bolt on options are available. I suspect it has drums so I'd like to convert to discs, especially since the brakes are already shot.

Yours, by the way, is fantastic. How does it ride on the street?
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