When I asked for sage advice I was thinking more of add ons and upgrades. My list includes
Berg dip stick thermometer
welded and balanced fan
serpantine fan belt (Greg says no)
thicker sway bars
transmission brace
3or 4 point seat belts
twin plug heads
case breather systems (Vintage Speed)
upgraded gas pedal (Vintage Speed)
2 post lift
new garage
no specific order