It is very frustrating to have a bike that is too small, especially one that nice. I think the age and condition of the bike is such that a total restoration is not needed. I like bikes with some patina as long as the rust is averted or stopped. I don't think the others are far off when they recommend selling as a frame and then parting out the bits. I just hate doing that to a bike, it's just me. I bought an ItalVega($100) with some nice components with the idea of taking the bits off and selling the rusty frame on. Well, those that have seen my threads on that bike know how that turned out! The difference is that bike was my size. Also, I love a challenge, Joe joesvintageroadbikes.wordpress