Editing Talk:1937-1957 Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac suspension upgrade

I have a 1939 Buick Special for almost 35 years.  I once drove it often and had it in our wedding and I also drove it in a couple parades.  Once kids came along it got parked which turned out to be for over 25 years.  The body is still in good shape and I have been thinking about making it more drive able with a newer drive train and dropping in a V-8.  

As much as I enjoyed and like original this may be the best to get this one back on the road.  Anybody out there that has done the same?  Looking for samples and info.