83 f150 302

i just bought an 83 f150 with a 302. its got an edelbrock 600cfm carb c6 trans, preformer 289 intake. any suggestions. anyone know anything that generally happens to this truck? what u guys think? also i was thinking of flat beding it lol. i know its 1/2 ton but the tailgate is messed up and the bed needs re painted. it still has that twin traction beam in front and how hard is an axle conversion? reasonable. also i plan on soon 8in lift and 38 tires. and im looking at getting a supercharger type belt to replace the v belt just cuz i like the noise? what do u guys think about this any good websites would be cool too