Aftermarket 17" Wheels for a 1969 Valiant

What would you estimate a full brake upgrade costing, parts and labor? $600-$800? Then I'll have to get the rims on top of that.

Find a donor car on Craigslist. Do the work yourself, it isn't that hard, I bet there some Mopar folks in your area that would help. Hows your front suspension bushings? This is a good time to do them too because if they are original, chances are they are shot or close too it. U-pull-its are also your friend. By the rims you want in LBP first, then acquire all the parts for the swap, do swap, add rims/tires, and Boom, sweet rims and far better breaking.

There is originality and desirability, No one desires the stock 9" drums (or 10" for that matter) for reasons other than they are drums. I say keep them so you know you have the original equipment.