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Don't slow down with Vegas... use BeSweet or GoldWave... I've done some PAL/NTSC-conversions with WaveLab, and those are pretty good too.
By the way, have you checked the IIP-plugin for AviSynth? Might be of help in creating a good looking anamorphic image from the letterbox source, or even for increasing overall detail: IIP-thread a Doom9-forum
There are some great looking samples of the script on Page 7 of that thread. (Don't freak, it's Star Trek).
He uses DVB-caps as a source though... so this might not work on the hazier LD-footage. But maybe you'd like to give it a try.