-Have that hot rods crank welded.
-Get that head re chambered, if it's a cool head, have domes made by whoever ports it.
-reeds
-quality filter set up
- maybe an upgrade in carbs, but stockers are fine for what you're doing.
-go through the bottom end and make sure Everything on the clutch side is fresh.
-seriously consider a trans and at a minimum basic shift mods.