My first Restoration. needs help!!!!

"restoration"
"rebuilding"
"not looking to do a whole bunch to the engine"
Total contradiction in terms/statements.
I don't have a crystal ball but I do know what typically happens.
A lot of easy to bolt on performance parts are piled on a well worn bottom end,
then the driver proceeds to stomp the fire out via the throttle pedal.
If/when the bottom end comes apart, do you buy new cam, etc.., etc.., for the proper "rebuild" or reuse what was new ?
My advise, Gather parts ( as those good deals come along ) and leave them in the boxes until time for the proper "rebuild".