I'm doing the same with a 65 Ragtop now.... And am down to doing the frame..There are a multitude of ways to do a restoration I am goin by way of resto mod like another here who has a fantastic web site and he's a reg poster here 455Tri-Power
http://www.tripower455.com/
I have for my frame front disc brakes for stopping power, boxed rear control arms rear sway bar going all poly bushings heavy front sway bar... got a 12 bolt 3:73 gear posi for rear .. Just got my Tremec TKO600 5 speed which all reviews love... 455 EHeads So on so on...
So early you have to decide which way are you going stock resto mild mod or full resto mod.... I kinda decided to make mine enjoyable as much as possible to drive and race once a year...
Good Lucks
Eric