Hi Everyone. Good info Orignal36 on your intentions. (BTW there's a bit of an aviation undercurrent here too.)
When you start thinking about brakes, have a read through this thread... It's sorta long, but there is almost everything you need to think about with mechanical brakes in there somewhere. You can find parts vendors that have real original Ford essentials here on the 'Barn too. It won't take you long to find out which ones have earned stellar reputations.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=289449
Marko caught a good thing you said. Running down the road at 150 degrees is considered a bit cool.
Re-reading, I saw cruise nights. Your wiring is likely sketchy. If it was never replaced it's copper with a cloth sheath and the sheath deteriorates creating shorts and voltage drops. Luckily they are a piece of cake to rewire (new wires are copper, rubber, cloth) and looms, clips, etc are available. Michael Driskell is one of the vendors who will listen to your proposed project and suggest required bits you didn't anticipate needing. Michael's telephone is on the website:
https://thirdgenauto.com As I said other very fine vendors have what you'll need too.
This thread needs a photo. Eventually you may want to post some, here's some hints.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1863427
