SquidPuppet - Early 70's, not sure exactly. Thanks for the info! Would you recommend spacers over cold setting? And for the BB, something like this? http://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-Square...bottom+bracket

Cute Boy Horse - Maybe, but that isn't what I need/care to know right now. I might be wrong, but I learn better by mistakes anyway

sickz - I thought I was pretty clear about that at the end. hairnet got it, just some reassurance.

hairnet - Thanks for the info! I'll keep that in mind. And +1 for reading/understanding my whole post hah