So currently, I have a KHS flite that I'm trying to get rid of. But then I realized, I really like this frame and the feel of it... So I want to clean it up!

I was thinking of making it raw and clearcoating over it to make it look like a nice vintage steel track bike but I think the threadless fork takes away from the 'vintage'-ness of it. I'm just being picky but I do love the threaded look.

Now my question is should I just thread the old fork or purchase a new fork? I know there was a carbon fiber fork that's threaded on BikeIsland that's been recommended a few times but I dont think that would look very nice with a 'vintage look' (Pics of the fork in use, anyone?).

Also, a completely random question not related to forks: If i strip my frame from its paint, what should I do to maintain the frame and keep it from rusting. IE: X number of clearcoat layers, specific brands of clearcoat to use, any precautions etcetc.

Thanks!