71 dart swinger hardtop restoration

I am still contemplating how I am going to do this project, whether I am going to restore to original condition or bring out the hot rod. it is a 71 swinger with 44k origional miles on it. I don't really like the color or the vinyl top so I am leaning towards peeling it off and painting the whole car. Not really sure which way to go. Anyone have any advice? I would like to add disc brakes either way though.