FWIW, I would Keep it stock if it is in good restored shape then find another A basket case that still has a good body and rod that. You would most likely want a new frame and new running gear in any case so a good body is all you would need. Then you could drive the stock A in parades and drive the other in rod runs or to rod shows. As an added bonus, you can drive the stock A while building the rod. Good luck.

Jack.