Originally Posted by kunsunoke

There are quite a few forks to be had in 27" on eBay. Most would require cutting the steerer tube after extending the threads. I have quite a few tools here, but a 1" x 24tpi die isn't one of them.

Drops might be forged. A claw foot will be required, as was the case for the original Huret RD.

Tentative plan right now is to swap in favor of older-appearing 700c and to use the DiaCompe centerpull brakes I already have in the bin. What would be really easy to do would be to use the Shimano 105 SIS derailleurs and shifters I also have in bin. I might get away with it aesthetically, since the RD is polished and not painted. The crank - probably not.

As always - thanks for the suggestions.