Smittster,
I want to add to what Grigg has said above. He makes several EXCELLENT points.
The cost of restore, resto mod or not, will add up VERY QUICKLY and can eat you alive and will certainly cost more than you expect and will total more than a market resale price. Esp'ly if you hire the labor.
Many individuals get discouraged with their project because weeks turn into months and months into years. We don't want to loose you
from the enjoyment of this hobby and/or from Stovebolt.
Brian