Thanks for all the input. Since this car will be a driver not a 'trailer queen' I plan to convert it. I will keep the original generator and the voltage regulator so if the next person wants an original, they can convert it back.

I will be going with an alternator rather than a generator. I think it will give me more options, such as driving lights and a radio.

So now on to the hunt to find parts and try to make it all look original.

Ben