[Brobrian]

Wow, always amazed at the variety of styles A owners represent. Guess I lean more toward the "original is best" end of the scale. I've been driving my car fairly regularly to work and around town for 25 years now. I've got an alternator, but everything else is stock. Check that, this past summer I added a 5.5 head. Anyway, through reading posts here on the Barn, I've seen how everyone from Rodders to Restorers have their own definitions of what is best for their A. So, I vote for making mods as you go, and thus finding out for yourself how you'll best enjoy the experience. I'm occasionally inconvenienced by poor headlights that wink out at the worst times, but I still have the old bulbs and connectors. Just part of the A experience. I don't feel unsafe in my cars, so no additional lights and belts. Original points/distributor work fine, as do the brakes and steering box. If I wanted a different driving experience, I'd get a newer old car.
Enjoy your A !