The 1981 model came with a rear drum 16" mag. That would be the easiest swap. The '78-'80 models had a rear 16" disc mag but you would also need all the associated parts and have to do some bracket welding on the frame.
The wheels you have are about the nicest Special spoke wheels out there, in my opinion. Polish up the rims, add stainless spokes, and they would look great. Here's a front I put together recently, new stainless spokes and alloy rim, freshly drilled disc. It looks very nice ......
The wheels you have are about the nicest Special spoke wheels out there, in my opinion. Polish up the rims, add stainless spokes, and they would look great. Here's a front I put together recently, new stainless spokes and alloy rim, freshly drilled disc. It looks very nice ......