Originally Posted by
squiresuzuki
I paid 150 bucks for it...but he said he paid 700 bucks for it back then. I thought it was a good deal, and the brand seemed good quality from looking around the internet. Of course, this eliminates my need to buy the bracket, cranks, handlebars, brakes, etc.
Sorry but I wouldn't have paid $150 for that bike. I'm not saying you got ripped off, but no way was that a $700 bike in the 80s. It will, however, be perfect for your fixed gear project. Paint it if you want, but be warned: it probably won't turn out as good as you're hoping unless you know what you're doing. You might want to consider getting a new crankset for it, as yours are not forged.
Edit: You might need a new front brake if you're changing the front wheel. It looks like your pads are already bottomed out in the front. A 700c wheel is 8mm smaller in diameter than your 27 inchers, and as a result you might not be able to get the pads to reach.