guys, im looking at EITHER totally restoring close as poss a 1951 chevy 5 window swb truck or updating it to 12v adding good stereo and a/c, and a 235 engine insted of the 216.

i could if restored upgrade the 216 with new rods, pistons and bearings... truck will be driven on the hiways with upgraded rearend gears either way at speeds of 50-60mph thats it.

so guys... whats the opinion, would you keep it old school original as is should be and sweat alittle, listen to factory am radio, (i can change when i get to work) or upgrade everything??????? thats my problem i do love the factory look HELP...... frown frown frown