If sold during the early 60's the FRAM refits of the Gearings might be a good place to look for ideas for the first return to service refit.
During the 60s we saw a great increase in electronics and, of course, guided missiles. Would these ships get a refit to make them a DLG/CLG?
If so, take a look at the Mitscher class, as two of those were refit adding Tatar with the Mk 13 GMLS - sold all over the world, so certainly plausible to be sold for this application.
The Electronics would drive a need for space, so I'r recommend adding some superstructure similar to what you see happened on the Mitschers.
For the 60s, MK 13 and ASROC would probably be realistic adds, and you could make a case for the Helo hangar early as the FRAM refits were adding the pad and hangar for DASH drones about that time.
Into the 70's, I could see those DASH hangars being expanded to manned Helo size.
Depending on the country, you might see some differing secondary gun mounts or the addition of a few other country specific items - OTOMAT and the OTO Melara 76mm or DARDO 40mm if Italian, for instance.
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