Thanks for the accolades on the paint. Had some one tell me it looked like a Cherokee Indian painted it... I said well thank you,,, Yes, I am as a mater of fact. Or at least 1/4th any way LOL. And yes, they are 27" wheels. I want to try to lighten it up a bit and make it a 10 speed. It's a 5 now. I know it will never be a CADD10 but I would like to get it into the high 20's. I just don't know if newer light parts can be made to fit this old frame. I have been looking at quill stems and think I have that at least taken care of. But the BB,,, yea. I was thinking, I have a small lath and milling machine in my shop. Maybe I could make a insert to allow a modern crank??? Maybe?