Welcome to the Bolt!
Keeping it original would be cool, especially if it's not all rusted out or beat up. But as Alvin mentioned, it's yours--do with it what you will.
I might suggest though, that you get it running first and drive it as is for a while. As time goes on you'll decide what modifications, if any, you might want to pursue.
Good luck, and keep us posted.


Rich
1947 Loadmaster
1947 Chev. Loadmaster
1959 Chev. Viking 40

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