Yes, I saw the thread. Bumping it down to VHS is degrading a bit too much though. ;)
I'd try recording 4:3 output from composite on a DVD player, but I don't have anything that can cope with macrovision anymore.
I was also thinking recording the opening credit roll would be a good idea as well. Could it be de-colored to match the original look? I'm on the fence about it, as the scratchy original seems more in character of the original film.