I'd change the fork to a unicrown style fork, not because they are great, but they are abundant and strong. The triple plate on the original fork tend to be prone to bending. The only good news with them is they can be bent back. Then klunker bars. On my Heavy Duti I used motorcycle bars. I bult it in 1981 This lower rise wide bar should be good. It looks great with an old Brooks or similar leather seat. That reminds me. I have to look for a B72 or B66.



You may have a Bendix or Morrow coaster brake on that bike. I'd reuse that if it wasn't too bad. They are better than Shimano coasters. 26" rims are easy to find and relace the wheels with new spokes.