I'm thinking maybe some D44 axles, spring over, 35" tires, new seats mounted to a family roll cage. If the drive train needs help I will probably swap in a 4.3 V6 and an auto.
Once I get it home I will see what kind of shape it is really in and decide then how quickly changes will be made.
As far as the body goes I think Jeep patriot blue would look good.