That Paramount came out beautiful! I like it in black. A classic color for that era, in my opinion and that black in Schwinn paint is more durable than their flamboyant colors.

I'm torn each time I tape my bars with cloth tape. Back then, when this bike was current, bar tape was always wrapped top down with the end stuffed into the bar end. So, your dad's bike is period correct. Back then the tape was inexpensive enough that when the tape starts rolling over at the corners or near the brake lever, that is the indication that it is time to replace the tape. Changing bar tape was considered by cyclists as easy enough, you just needed enough to cover the cost of two rolls of Tressostar tape.

Anyway, I'm off on a tangent. I'm hoping you and your dad get out for a ride soon and your dad loves it. I think we all appreciate the thought that went into this build. I got to say that even if this were a LeTour, it would still be an awesome gift, but it is a Paramount, as in peak, and that is neat.