Originally Posted by
StephenH
it might be easier to go pick up another vintage multi-speed bike that hasn't been converted.
Good point. Honestly, it could be quite possibly less expensive to go this route as well. Buying a new rear wheel, freewheel, derailleurs, shifters, chain, cables off eBay can easily run into the same prices that a decent 10/12/14 speed off Craigslist would cost depending on your local market.
Oh, also becuase N+1...