Growing up at about (14) I absolutely craved a Shoebox Ford. Actually now at (75) I still do..... Hopefully some day I may still get one. I saw this picture and it is the epitome of what I would have loved to have, then and now. Mild custom with what appears to be real '57 Olds flippers, neat chrome side trim (not sure what from)...shaved, real spots, and so on... Notice the snow tires back then too....
If you can make it happen, make it happen! You'll never be this young again, and any car will never be this affordable again. do it.