TO RESTORE OR NOT !!...??? need opinions

[billetproofcustoms]

OK guys,

I have a 66 short wide, big back window, deluxe trim, aluminum grille, factory air truck that has more or less not been touched, let me explain..

the truck is (mostly) all original, 95% rust free. the only things on it that aren't original are the hubcaps, 1 headlight bezel, the bed wood, the current seat cover, and not surprisingly, engine belts, hoses, etc.. the big one that gets me is the fact that unfortunately, it has been painted once.

otherwise, its all original, so I have been going back and forth as to doing an original restoration? leave as-is? or build something else? would this be considered a survivor? or has it been messed with just enough to warrant making a hot rod, etc out of it?

not planning on selling it it when its done, but if I did, would it be worth more "fixed up"? or leave as-is? or restore?

what do you guys think?

Sure is pretty as it sits (original) ...mostly