[Nickshu]

Many of these classics have disc brake upgrade kits, power steering kits, and power brake kits. Makes a world of difference. Unless you are buying a Mustang keep in mind many of these kits are not simple bolt on, they require some fabrication and fitting. Brake upgrades will require bigger wheels. This assumes you are keeping the stock suspension. As far as suspension, the sky is the limit. I have seen Corvette C6 suspension put under various cars with a lot of fabrication. All it takes is money, time and patience for trial and error. Unfortunately a lot of those "restoration" (I use that term loosely) shows on the Velocity channel make many of these types of projects seem easier than they are, even for the pros.

There are lots of cool classic wagons out there you could do. Chevy Nomads seem to command a relatively high price when restored, but they are only two door. Personally I think the Pontiac Bonneville Safari Wagon would make a cool Resto-mod. Back end is SO huge, you could put 4 big dogs in there and still have extra space!