1964 recommended improvements

[Alex’s64]

My son just bought a 1964 Thunderbird for his first car. He is only 14 so we have a little time but we are building a 1965 Ranger right now as well. The Thunderbird will be his daily driver so I want it to be safe as we can get it.
We are installing 3 point seatbelts first thing. I am thinking of doing a disc brake conversion and a passenger side mirror as well.
What have been some of the best modifications have you completed or seen?
Thank you

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[tbird.blue]

My son just bought a 1964 Thunderbird for his first car. He is only 14 so we have a little time but we are building a 1965 Ranger right now as well. The Thunderbird will be his daily driver so I want it to be safe as we can get it.
We are installing 3 point seatbelts first thing. I am thinking of doing a disc brake conversion and a passenger side mirror as well.
What have been some of the best modifications have you completed or seen?
Thank you

Electronic ignition, Pertronix and a higher output coil. Heavy duty sway bar at the front.

 

[lcboyer]

Tattle tail tachometer

 

[biddle]

The first improvement you can make to any 1960's daily driver for a new driver is another car with modern safety features. Old cars are incredibly dangerous in serious crashes, even the steering wheel can kill you. There is a misconception that old cars are "built like a tank", however they do not absorb the energy of the crash. Installing a 3-point safety belt is not going to help you in an offset head on collision as seen below.