I think they would be a great source of cruising enjoyment as is. You don't see many of either style around, especially the clamshell tailgate full sizers, as they were popular with the demo derby crowd.
It would be a shame to only think of this as a powertrain donor...
Yikes is right. I could find something better to spend 36 large U.S. on!
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Prince Edward Island
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.