What I would do is drive it and enjoy it for the rest of the season, put it down for the winter and tear into it over the winter. Then if you have it ready for spring great, or you can seal it up and drive it again next summer. That was the original plan for mine. I had to repair the rear roof, but had planned to go through it mechanically like I already did. Get the body work done and seal it. Finish the interior and drive it the rest of the summer with the patina look. Then as soon as the snow flew, put it away again and concentrate on getting it ready for paint/painted. Unfortunately for me things kinda snowballed and I tore it all apart. I'm close to being able to drive it but the season's almost over so no point now rushing it for a few weeks best driving it. Must say, I'm a little jealous you get to enjoy yours. It kills me every time I see an old car driving by knowing mines still on the hoist in the garage. Cars coming along great by the way. Keep us posted as you go.
