Unloved Rat Rods turn into Franken bikes pretty quick. I've felt a twinge pulling Campagnolo and Suntour Superb of off a repainted bike boom gas pipe frame. Some mechanic, a couple few owners back loved that bike.
I have a Raleigh Super Course that I've been collecting cool but rough period correct "upgrade" parts for. The plan is to build it up as gently faked rolling barn find in all its uber patinated glory.