Joined: Nov 2006
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From: NJ, NYC, LI
Bikes: 1940s Fothergill, 1959 Allegro Special, 1963? Claud Butler Olympic Sprint, Lambert 'Clubman', 1974 Fuji "the Ace", 1976 Holdsworth 650b conversion rando bike, 1983 Trek 720 tourer, 1984 Counterpoint Opus II, 1993 Basso Gap, 2010 Downtube 8h, and...
Yeah... less is more.
Free the stem, replace the stem bolt, find a suitable front brake (ideally, match the rear; but whatever). Overhaul the bearings, tighten the spokes, etc. Almost any seat post will do.
Let me know if you want a reproduction Phillips saddle; I can help you there.
Don't repaint. Get the best possible photos of all the decals. Put them out on the web.
This bike may be worth repainting with replacement decals, or maybe not. But no hurry. Get it clean, complete and rideable, then wait a while. Could be some other classic will grab your attention before you spend your money on this one, and that's fine too.