Originally Posted by
Zaphod Beeblebrox
My main concern is making sure the bike I love doesn't rust away.
It's taken 25 years to get to this point. If I were you, I'd hang onto it as is (touching up the problem areas) for a few more years before investing in new paint. You may fall out of love. Right now you're just infatuated.
Just be sure to keep the platform pedals on it for Tom's test ride.