I don't think dad would love the "rat rod" aesthetic.
Here's more what he had in mind:
That's the former George Delorean Super Duty coupe.
But - it suits the old car, and it suits Ed. It's working for him, too, as it is proving popular and he won his class yesterday. (Note: I didn't).
Here's our other one.
This has a 326 auto, and the swing axle intact. It also shows what Ed can do when he puts his mind to it.
K