Hello all~

I picked up this bicycle for free that was left outside at my uncles (He's about 165 cm's tall, I don't even know how he came across this bicycle since it's obviously too high for him lol) place for quite sometime and I would love to bring it back to life to its former glory. I am also willing to spend up to a grand if need be, I know most parts will be hard to come by, but my main questions are:


What's the best method of painting this and acquiring the original decals?
-I'm willing to do it myself if the task is not too complex, I can't say I have experience so I am more inclined to pay someone to do it for obvious reasons

--Any reputable shops in the bay area that can repaint frame along with applying the appropriate decals?

What's the original part list?
-I've come across conflicting sources and I'm not sure which has been altered or not.

--If their are modern parts which are SIMILAR in appearance to their original counterparts by the same brand I'd be willing to use them.



I'd appreciate any input/help from anyone. I literally just picked this bike up this past weekend and I don't expect this project to be finished for at least 6~8 months tops. Also I'll be riding this in Japan primarily (rains far too much)

Furthermore, I am no bicycle expert. My experience is primarily riding a Specialized Allez Comp that I once had which was later stolen sadly along with my fiancee's bicycle. Since then, I am more interested in vintage road bicycles and hope to join your ranks. As most of you know, bicycles are one of the primary means of getting around in Japan. So I'll be using this bicycle quite a bit if not daily.


I've also noticed that their are other threads on this bicycle, specifically:

http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...old-753-a.html

But for the sake of not bumping an old thread I figured I'd make a new one, I hope it's okay.

Thanks!