Go ahead and let me have it, I do not mind forthrightness.
I'm working on a '71 Schwinn Super Sport, recently re-painted, for my son-in-law.

First, would it be totally hokey to use the silver/black offset seatpost in the pic below? My SIL has a real long torso so I want a seatpost with a lot of offset. It's well built but heavy, plus the quick-release adjuster is a little much for me but might be handy for him. I like the looks and quality of the silver one, but it is the wrong size.

Second, what would be a cool color scheme for this project? I found a thread titled "green bikes" but there are very few Schwinn opague green versions. The decals will be white, so what should I do for the handlebar wrap, cable housing, saddle, and toe straps?

Like I said, go ahead and tell it like it is...in your opinion.