The bike is a '74 (might be a '75, if it matters I can go check) Schwinn Varsity.

For a handful of reasons I want to replace the wheels with aluminum. My question is what special tools/components will I need for this? I was eyeing these weinmann wheels which I assume are compatible with the 120mm (or whatever) rear spacing and 5-speed cassette.

http://www.bikepartsusa.com/bikepart...=wheel-27_inch

From what research I've done I think I need some sort of cassette removal tool thingy and rim tape. I've never replaced a wheel before, so a bit of help is appreciated.

as a side question, would this fork be compatible? At $20 it could be easier than tracking down a continental fork. But then again if I had a continental I could use the tubular fork, alloy stem, and alloy handlebars.
http://www.bikepartsusa.com/bikepart...y=fork-27_inch