I really appreciate all the great tips.

The vision I have for the car would be to drive it 'as is' while I gather parts for a resto-rod conversion with a modern chassis, small block power, auto trans, heat-a/c (gotta have a/c in Florida....lol), etc, etc. I don't plan on 'cutting it up', unless you consider cutting it up by taking the body off the frame, selling the original frame, engine, trans, rear end as a complete assembly and updating the entire running gear and keeping the body as original as possible.

Bob, mentioned options of being a 'distance cruiser' or 'local putt around car', the car I plan to build, whether it's this one or another will be used for weekend cruising as well as long distance driving. I'm in Florida but all my family is in Tenn, I would love to have a reliable car to drive to Tenn on occasion. I can see places like Chilhowie Park and Pigeon Forge as must see destinations again.

Denny, I'm a fanatic about photos, this car would be documented with tons of pics, before, during and after.

Pat, the problem I see with driving it the way it is to see if I like it is, I might not like the way a 72 year old car drives, but with modern running gear, better brakes, steering, big and littles and a few creature comforts it could be the 'E' ticket ride.

Thanks again, Mike