Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde?

[drudis]

Get a plan and a budget.

You got a car you want to restore, it barely runs and was one fire, then add 600hp, then make a Ferrari killer, then fix the interior... How much money do you really have, and how many years do you plan on working on this project?
[ok, that was a little harsh]

A like-new restore (IMOHO) is a waste of money. You'll pour in a ton of money, to make it what... STOCK?!!!

I suggest slowly modifying it, and get goal in sight. See many posts here on getting a plan, and sticking to it. Modify it in phases. It took me 10 years to get my Mustang into what I wanted. Every year I pick a project (S-trim, brakes, rear suspension, front-suspension, rollcage...), get the money, and complete something so I can still drive it that summer. Start on something next winter...