Yes, I was definitely planning on a headset upgrade. The brass tubing is a VERY good idea, thanks. I found a rear Suntour Cyclone, so it will have a set of those. I'm going to try the centerpulls off of the 78 conti as well, if I can work it. Nowhere to mount the rear cable guide/clamp, since there's no seatpost clamping hardware. Since I'm going to repaint anyway, maybe a tack weld, or get someone to braze it on. Wish I had a torch!! Only got a mig. I want to change the brakes, since there's no replacements for the original shoes. Even Sheldon scratched his head, hehe....,,,,BD