So I've recently acquired a Raleigh and confirmed that it's a Super Course (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...everal-photos) ). The question now is what to do with it. At the very least it needs a serious tune up, but beyond that I'm interested in thoughts on where to take it.

One option is to just tune it up and ride (with changes to saddle and cassette). Another thought is to try to "restore" it and go period correct. That would require a repaint since it's no longer an original color. Another option would be to modernize it (maybe with, maybe without a repaint). Since it's not that rare, and since someone else already eliminated the original paint, I don't really have any need to keep it period correct. And although it's not top of the line, Sheldon did say of the Super Course, "These are quite nice bikes, often suitable for upgrading to modern parts."

So any opinions? (Like I have to ask...) Restore to vintage period correct for tweed rides? Turn into a modern all-rounder and put it up against local Rivs? Get in running and ride it as a beater? Any specific components I should definitely replace?

This isn't a democracy - more like an idea-ocracy. So let me hear some cool ones. Thanks!