Hmm...I'm listening! It was my original thought to keep the Klein and rebuild. I do like the feel and fit and I think the handlebar/stem and headset are fine...and I'd probably feel better that I had "recycled".
I still want to test ride IGH/disc brakes. That should give me a better idea of my options. Looks like an IGH by itself is $300 though...
I saw another thread here that talked about do-it-yourself painting...with a brush!
http://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpe..._A_Bicycle.htm