So, if your "fuel line(s) are done, why not do the gas tank now? For me, the exhaust system is something you do at the last (assuming your exhaust manifolds are in place).
Wiring? Are you doing a complete new wiring harness or piece-meal? I assume your car is "empty" (seats out) so running the harness through the car to the rear should be fairly simple. This would let you do the hook-up of tail lights, fuel tank.
Dash in car? That part of wiring is easier to do if car is "empty".
What part of "suspension" needs to be done? New steering parts should be fairly easy to do.
Brakes? Sounds like the brake lines (and wheel cylinders?) have been done. I would do that work including adding drums.
Then I would finish building engine. Fuel pump, water pump, sending unit, distributor, etc. Then I would install engine and tranny and finish hookups of fuel line, engine wiring, grounding straps, exhaust system, etc.
This is a general schedule. There are lots of bits and pieces of work that can be done at short work sessions but are necessary to do. When you get opportunity to do sustained periods of work hours, tackle some of the larger chores.
I notice that you are in Lexington, KY which experiences real winter weather. (Nothing like a cold wrench to discourage working.) Accordingly, you may or may not have a nice warm garage to work in so that dictates what little short term jobs you can get done. But, even when its cold, you can be rounding up the parts you will be needing sooner or later.
Don't get discouraged! Pace yourself! It's YOUR car and you can do whatever you want whenever you want!
Good luck! (Make sure to use safety jack stands under it!)
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