[Excaliber]

Nah,,, I like the bumpers, I'd leave 'em. Original style gear shift would be nice, but could be a big hassle to change. Go for a nice shift knob that suits your style. Slider control for the drivers seat, Finish Line should have that, cheap and a good up-grade!

Gauges,,,,, hmmmm, careful, you can drop some serious money there. Maybe there good enough after all.

Finish Line for some nice floor mats might handle the carpet issue?

I'd go for a different air cleaner, maybe a oval one? Engine needs "something" to dress it up a little more.