I started with a bare frame, and Sugino AT crank, as shown. It was originally going to be a budget first build from scratch. I found this forum a great source of what works, and got lucky with ebay and a local swap meet. I found chainrings, correct Weinmann brakes, mostly correct stem, bars and brake levers, Suntour derailleurs and bar ends. I looked on it as a blank canvas, and placed function over originality. I got the 700c clincher wheels free from a bike club friend. I did have to spread the 120 frame a little, to fit a Megarange 6 speed freewheel. Long story short, I have around $300 in parts, (not incl. wheels). With rebrazing, paint and decals I'm still over $1000 all in, but I'm loving the bike, proud of doing all the mechanical work myself, and it rides beautifully. Do the research, find out what works, decide on originality vs. function, set a budget (optional), and roll on. I wanted an Eroica bike with better gearing than my original Legnano, and the Raleigh frame just kind of "fell in my lap". Disraeli gears and bike forum are my primary research sources, as well as Sheldon. Go for it, it's probably my most rewarding cycling experience, except actually riding it! The most expensive part was paint, if yours is good, so much the better!