to restore or to mod

Do a little of both. If you alter it save the parts. Like the 3 spd. Put a 4spd in it and have fun. Put a 360 in it and look for a 340 while you enjoy driving it. Part of the fun is the easter egg hunt of finding parts. You have a desirable collector car with the color combo. Not a ton of lime green 340 3spd cars made or left.