Thanks all, for the helpful input. I do plan to keep the original look and hopefully by spring or sooner will be getting a matching rim. Wish I did have a spare set of wheels that would fit, that would give me a little bit of the feel for what I have, but that's not the case. I think the triple chainrings should workout alright Bianchigirll, if it doesn't, well, I like to, and do, get off the bike and walk for a bit sometimes anyway.
Have already started a box labeled Quasi Moto for everything that comes off of the bike, so far just a few add on things. If all is ok, I plan to keep and use the original components that came on the bike.
It should work out pretty well, something to work on thru the cold months.