Restore it, but leave some original patina???

[GaryC]

Leave the patina. I think the repaint would be OK since it has had one already. You couldn't control that, but the rest you can now that you have it. If it's out in the weather you can kiss it goodbye sooner then if it's stored inside. I have an unrestored 69 Z that looks pretty fair for it's age and I love it. It has 3 repaints over the original and that is the only thing I would redo. I can't figure out why restore a car unless it's been sitting in a field and trashed really bad. Just my thoughts.