Just got both bikes back, with more explanation than the guy would give me over the phone.

1st thing was the bottom bracket. Figured that'd be a problem. I figure I'll have to get an English-threaded BB to proceed with this project almost no matter what.

Second thing apparently was the rear wheel spacing. The Nishiki is a 10-speed and he says there's no room for a Campy 9 cluster.

Third thing was the wheel size - I figured I'd probably have to change out the wheels to get a Campy hub in back, but didn't realize the bike isn't designed for 700s - but 27x1-1/4s - I am clearly no expert here, but building a custom 27" wheelset with a Campy hub to put on a supercheap slightly rusty Taiwanese frame just sounds like a fool's errand to me. *doh*

Sooooo I am left wondering whether the "keep the Campy parts!" idea is even worthwhile... I'm sure I can find a frame that'll accept an English Campy bottom bracket but not sure about finding wheels that fit the cassette. (for less than like $1000) I mean, this is a road/commuter/do-whatever bike. I'm not racing it or anything. Confused now.