Let's bring the pundits out! (your suggestions sought)

#1 Tires
#2 brake upgrade/refresh
#3 cooling system
#4 fuel system

But there's more to it.
Here's an old article I kept (hope pic is legible)

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Here is a link:
https://www.hagerty.com/Articles-Videos/Articles/2006/08/25/Restoring-Your-High-School-Sweetheart