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My worry is that a 70s tourer, skinny frame tubes with less air cushioning it, will not be tough enough to handle this terrain.

Based on no experience and little knowledge I'm say it'll be fine!

The one thing I would say is check your clearances. On my '90s Dawes the rear can take a smooth 32mm bonit racelite, but not a larger Specialized Crossroads Armadillo Elite Tyre like this:

Also there isn't much room width-wise on the front.