[mshaver51]

I am not an expert in anything, but I'm currently restoring a SWB car, and authenticity/originality are the overwhelming issues. I see other guys spending LARGE $$$ to re-convert a short hood back to a long hood, and to find the original engine, long since separated.

You didn't say whether your car was original and matching numbers (except for the wheels). While the SWB cars are gaining value right now, I expect that the mid-year cars will get 'jumped over' and the '78-'88 cars will become the next focus of enthusiasts. The SC and Carreras are just superior cars.

So, in sharing thoughts, and with an eye toward the future, I would suggest that, if your car is otherwise original and matching #s, I would keep everything that is original. The 9s look good, so roll with them for now and spend the extra few $$, but preserve the ability to go back and make it original and correct.

Again, I'm no expert on anything...