Welcome! Love the color on that car! You say that is an original color? What was it called? I do not recall seeing a 73 that color. Again welcome,and post some more pictures!
I would leave the outside lookin like that and just build the heck outta the motor and drivetrain . no body would see it coming til it was too late. plus one for sleepers- and wickedly awesome car too
Great looking car. Nice with the hubcaps. Have you considered just adding trim rings instead of changing wheels? Either way, it will look nice so enjoy it. Love the colour, but I'm a little prejudiced... Code 4N Medium Aqua? (My car is Medium Aqua too.)