Advice on where to start for Custom

Hi,

I've finally got some cash together and I'm in search of a 54-57 Special/Century/Roadmaster. Ultimately I want to do a bunch of customizations (not myself - not really a technical person) and I'm wondering what sort of thing I should start with.

Should I get a wreck in a yard somewhere for as little $$ as possible, or start with a complete original with no missing parts? There must be a sweet spot here somewhere for this?

Here's the car I'm envisioning:
- Good interior, if the original is fine I'm not dying to change it.
- Disc brakes all around
- Tighter suspension and steering

Actually, that's the main ones. Ultimately I can imagine doing some engine work, mostly to get more performance out of the Nailhead, but I'm not really anticipating dropping in a crate or anything. I've thought about having it bagged, frenching the antenna and shaving the handles, not sure though.

Mostly I want to get to a great 50's Buick, with a solid body and updating safety (brakes) and drivability. Oh yeah, might want fuel injection too for these Vancouver winters. (Not rainy, just cold.)

Thoughts?  

Are you sure it doesn't snow up there. You sure got some ideas for a guy who admits to not been technical. Hope you wallet is full. Or maybe you might be better to buy one with a lot of the work done. Believe me from a guy that builds everyone elses, I can't even finish my projects.