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Have all the parts off down to the frame. Time to get out the paint stripper and wire wheel and go at it...

Here's my starting point... As it's name implies, my initial plan is to not add or subtract any of the parts, simply "manage" the "configuration" to "change" it's appearance. Over time, we shall see how that goes. :)

You did a great job for your first Build Off!!!

And the cane is holding the bike up too [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I really enjoyed this build off. The opportunity to restore a classic Italian racing bicycle to add to my stable of road bicycles *(N+1)*, even though I did not modify drastically from it’s original form. View the build here...

Finally had some decent weather today to get some Finished Photos Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My final accessory arrived today... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Getting close to “wrapping” this build up... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This stem doesn’t drop as far, only about half the length of it (without a few hammer whacks), but good to go for now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They’re Weinmann Brev pads... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Murphy’s Law... Stripped the threads on the stem’s handlebar cinch bolt. Back to the spare parts bin. The bolt on this on is about 1/2” too short to swap them so I’m going to try to clean this one up and change them out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@OddJob The derailleur is as far forward as I could get it. I wanted to shorten the chain a link or two but just couldn’t get it to pull forward much further. It’s actually in second gear in the photo so it’s not all the way forward. And I’m using with brown leather tape to match up with the...

All together and did my shakedown ride last night... at midnight. Too dark to get any decent photos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not sure but do they have Brev markings on them. I’ll check closer when I get home tonight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

(Pain in the butt) crankset and pedals installed this afternoon... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Changed the rear derailleur jockey wheels from the well worn Campagnolo set to a not so worn Shimano set. The rear derailleur mounted up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Vintage brake calipers. Can’t say they’re era specific... I’ll just go with the “upgraded to the latest technology available at the time” story. [emoji41] The view from behind... Front set. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Stem, handlebars and seat went together and on tonight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yep, Cottered cranks (hate’em with a passion, lol) I still need to mount the rear derailleur... 5 speed Campagnolo Valentino. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks @kingfish254 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk