Putting it on jackstands. That's where I'd start. From there you can toss in a shift kit and freshen up the fluid. Leave it up a little to keep from bending so far over. Do the LIM gaskets, plug the lim (assuming NA) coolant ports and keep your existing UIM. While that's half apart, zip the valve cover gaskets in there. Freshen up the coolant elbows and if possible pressure test the radiator cap. That'll take care of most issues. Now drop her back onto her feet and address the lighting issues.