Free up the gear hub! She's stuck in gear... 2? I think?

Then ride it!!
But of course there's a plan...

Swap out as much steel for aluminum and drop some weight!
Put on a Brooks B66, to put some weight back on!

So aluminum wheelset, seat post, bar stem, and maybe mustache bars.

I'd like to put on a cotterless crank, using a new axle but keeping the hub.

I need to source a rack ASAP.

I love the matched fenders and chain guard, so they are staying, despite the added poundage.

I want to put the fattest cream colored tires that I can fit.

Any input or critique is welcome!