HAVE FUN! That's all I have to say. I bought mine when I was 16 and I restored the whole interior, paint job, and did mods to my engine. It was the most fun I ever had changing the car so that it was mine. Now, when you say restore, I personaly think that you should make it your way, and not origional. There is no fun in that. When people see the inside of my car who own Z's, they all ask me where I got this and that from, and how did I think of that. I love my Z. Take care of it though, because mine has been broke for about 6 months now due to a blown rod while racing

But, I am getting a 83 ZXT Engine so, It'll be all good. Have fun and good luck. You will break many thinngs...trust me!
MCCRAYZ