What to do, what to do?

So once you have the vehicle in your garage you have to formulate some sort of plan. Is this project a stock restoration, hot rod, rat rod or survivor? Ultimately you have to do what is going to make you happy, but you also have to be aware of what you have before you go modifying a vintage ride. So I'm mulling over my options, taking expert advice and sole searching before I alter one thing about this little gem. I think I know what I want and it's pretty simple I want a drive-able, reliable and cool old ride. Initially I thought rat rod / survivor look with modern drive train and some creature comforts. Nothing too radical, but good brakes, modern suspension, automatic trans and a slightly lowered stance. That would permanently alter the vehicle and leave it forever changed. I'm going to do more digging before I start cutting.