Doing a rebuild '73 2.0 motor - heads are shot Options

[DC_neun_vierzehn]

My '73 2.0 motor needs a rebuild. Different shops are recommending different approaches to replacing the heads, which are both cracked (near the spark plug holes).

One shop doesn't believe in using "Chinese crap" and wants to try and search the planet for NOS or great condition heads, but has no leads (nor do they think welding/repairing my heads is a good idea).

The other shop is open to using high quality repos like the Len Hoffman 2.0 heads.

What have folks used for replacement heads on a 2.0 rebuild that are performing well years later? Are there any options out there for finding NOS or top shape used 2.0 heads?

FYI - keeping the motor stock - no mods on the rebuild.

Thanks in advance.

[914werke]

Rebuild the heads. BUT since you will be replacing seats & welding cracks re-size spark plugs to smaller 12mm or even 10mm units (I typically go 12mm but 10mm is a must for dual plug applications).
Addresses the potential for cracking in that same location due to more metal being left.

[DC_neun_vierzehn]

Rebuild the heads. BUT since you will be replacing seats & welding cracks re-size spark plugs to smaller 12mm or even 10mm units (I typically go 12mm but 10mm is a must for dual plug applications).
Addresses the potential for cracking in that same location due to more metal being left.

@914werk

Do you have a shop you recommend for this work?