I think you definitely need some new/old wheels.
Personally, I prefer modern, aluminum hoops, but that's probably just the BMXer in me, coming out. In the late '70s, showing up with a steel rim on your bike at the track, would get you no end of teasing. I know - I ran an old steel cruiser wheel on my Kos Cruiser for two months before I could afford an Araya to match the blue one on the rear.
Yea i dont like the wheels and tires. I tried making it as classic as it can be but the shiny wheels ruin it with the forks. I did not remodeled it but if i had to choice i wouldnt change a thing.