Finally.... My Tamiya Avante!!!!

[optiman]

Guys, I just scored what it seems to be a nice Tamiya Avante Those who have read my threads know that I've always been a sucker for them.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-Avant...vip=true&rt=nc

The Avante is the orignal 80's version and needs some TLC along with a new body, decals, undertray, most probabbly a new lower carbon chassis(due to not having the undertray), correct motor, one wheel hub/nut, tires, driver figure and apparently some parts on the front suspension.
The question is; What should I do with it?
Since I saw the Black Special I knew I wanted one, but paying $800+ for one was not an option for me. So should I turn mine into one?
The way I see it I already need parts that could be bought Black Special instead of the standard Avante and Technigolds motors arent cheap also.
Maybe if I Blackenize the original Avante is the way to go... I need suggestions and recomendations from the Tamiya Gurus.
I only paid $180 with free shipping for it, so there is some leeway in terms of spending money for it.