Originally Posted by
Duane Behrens
I think all that's left is to move the shifters to the downtube, after which I'll just ride it.
This thread is so long I've forgotten if you located suitable clamp-on dt shifters or an adapter to use braze-on dt shift levers. Anyway, Loose Screws is running a closeout on these:
Shimano 105 Clamp-on Friction Downtube Shifters Shifter Road Shifters Complete Friction
At $50 they aren't cheap but they certainly are elegant.