Finally got the downtube Power Ratchets and installed them today. It definitely improved the overall shape of the bike. Cleaned up the stem a bit and I have less cable running to the handlebars.

Off with the old (but still perfectly functioning)...



On with the NEW (NOS actually; had never been installed and still in the bag)





Ignore the backwoods looking bike stand. I need to purchase one; but this seems to be working wonderfully in the meantime

edit: In the background in the picture above; you can see one of the used aluminum wheels that I picked up locally. They are a little crusty and have a few rusty spokes; but I figure a bit of steel wool and elbow grease can fix them. I have pulled the front hub apart, cleaned it and am going to put it back together tomorrow morning.