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Pull engine & front crossmember?
Depends. Ideally, yes, if you have the room to do so. If you have lots of room and can let the car sit for awhile, leave the engine held in place by a couple of jacks and just pull the crossmember -- very quick that way.
Bead blast and powder coat?
I personally would do that for any original parts, but wouldn't bother for new ones that had a proper protective coating of some sort. But if you want a distinctive appearance, go for it.
Springs?
For a weekend driver, you can probably use the stock springs. Even at list price, buying Delta's should be a lot less expensive than having custom ones made -- and IIRC they're on sale for a while longer, too. (Usual disclaimers.)
Shocks?
No opinion. Depends on many factors, such as springs used, ratio of sprung to unsprung weight, road conditions expected, etc.