First, let me say thanks for the responses.

I have looked for info and found a little but I still don't know much about the Henny Hearse. For example I can't find a pic of the back showing what attached above the tail light (fin?).

My overall type question is this so rare I shouldn't even consider street mods?

The car actually belongs to my daughter who left it here years ago. She had bought it for her and dad to fix up. Then she moved to Dallas, got married, etc...

The car is under tarps right now but when I uncover I'll get pics.

Thanks again for the tips, I'll follow them.

I have a 51 Packard-Henny hearse pretty complete.

I have built street/hod rods in the past.

should I go street "PS/PB/AUTO/AC etc...."
or go for restore?

What worries me with restore is that the parts and supply places don't seem to know this model.

I hope this is the right place to post this .

Any help appreciated.