Allow me to repeat the welcome to the Bike Forums, a truly valuable resource that I make use of almost daily.
You might want to get a bit of a feel for the vintage bicycle and the scene surrounding it. It is my hope that
MY "TEN SPEEDS" will help you do just that. The site tends to focus on
finding bicycles and
fixing them up on a budget. Check out the learning and how to sections to get started. You might also want to have a wee peek at the roadster section, just for inspiration's sake...