New to the forum

Hello everyone. New to the forum here. I traded my 65 Barracuda Commando 4 speed in 1974 (Ft. Walton Beach, FL) on a new pick up truck. One of the dumbest things I ever did in my life. I've looked for the car for the past thirty-some years without luck. I've even had many dreams over the years of finding it. Well after a great deal of talking and patience, I finally found a "gem in the rough." I want to go at it slow and easy, having first to decide to "clone or leave it original. Anyway, I'm looking forward to all the information I know that everyone here has to offer.
Thanks
Norm