[anthem ss]

I'm in the process of doing this with my '69 Impala, it's a rare body style (sport coupe) with factory buckets seats/console but otherwise has no other options. It's going to be a highway cruiser so plans are big disc brakes all around, 502/572 fuel injected big block with either a 4 speed auto or 6 speed Tremec, 3.42 Auburn posi, BIGGER corvette rally wheels or 17-19" wheels (this thing has HUGE wheel arches so it can take it w/o looking foolish) and of course suspension set up for handling. The body & interior will be restored completely to stock (tunes & gauges will be added tastefully).
I prefer the stock look of the body (that's why we like older cars in the first place) But to improve everything else to modern standards w/o effecting the overall look is what i'm after.
If this were an SS optioned car where only 2,300 were made that year, there's no way i'd do these mods - and i'm not even cutting it up!
What's it going to cost, i haven't a clue but the way i look at it, there is nothing new being produced that has it's style, i'm making it with the options - or lack of options i want and it will have the performance i'm looking for. I'd rather do this then blow 60-90 grand on a new car that will have it's size & performance but look like a bigger jellybean than say a Camry.
BUT, i'm still getting a Challenger!