[Ramp]

I’ll try and make this short. *I have a ’87 Cab with 142k miles.
Red/black. *Well maintained/excellent driver. *I bought the car two years
ago from the second long time owner and have many but not all maintenance
records from new. I’m a natural tinkerer and absolutely love working on the
car. *For this winter its on the lift for the following: oil return tubes,
cv boot, valve adjustment, heat exchanger/exhaust removal and clean up,
various gasket changes. *Last summer it got a new clutch (only because we
had the engine out to replace the starter and starter gear). *It’s all
original, no accidents, no rust and has had minor repaint in spots to clean
up road rash/scratches over the years.

Here’s the dilemma: *I don’t love having a red car – although I don’t hate
it either. *I like that its classic and original but would also love to do
cosmetic mods (front/rear bumpers, rims, maybe side skirts). *Possible new
paint in the future but am not fond of changing a cars color. *I also would
love a wide body.

Should I leave this car original (and then sell and buy a widebody in the
color I want) or is the value already gone due to mileage and just let
loose and do whatever I want to it.

I’m torn and the fact that this car is in really good condition despite the
miles makes me hesitant to deviate from its originality.

What say you ?

Thanks