I agree, stick with the black. It gives the colors a sense of depth that I don't think you'll get with white. And a white banana seat will make for some awesome contrast.
Those had the same engine as the Celicas didn't they? I had a 77 Celica. 20R motor. Ended up with a Holley 450 cfm 4 barrel on it. Blew up 2 or 3 transmissions but it was fun.
Roaches are tropical. They've move north with the increase in human population because our heated buildings allow them to survive the winter. So they will not outlast humans, at least in colder latitudes. So yeah, they aint so tough.
I don't think that bike looks lame just because new bikes have more whistles and bells. Does a 65 GT 350 look lame when set up next to a modern computerized high tech plastic sports car?
Be warned! It seems innocent and everyone is so friendly then next thing you know the garage is full of bikes, whole and disassembled, and there's a bike in the dining room...
The previous owner was an bike enthusiast. He switched the wheels to 26 inch but left the rest original. I'm switching the handle bars to cruiser bars. Currently not shifting well but I haven't tried to adjust the derailleurs yet. My wife is eyeballing it already. She stole my last bike. I fear...