I found a green with horrible 80's "spackle" paint Univega road frame and fork that looks about my size on the street. The paint was covered in rattle can gray and can be rubbed off. I've got the following vintage parts to use: 5-speed wheelset, compatible derailleurs, brake calipers and saddle. To get it going, it will need brake levers, seatpost, a headset, stem, handlebars, and new double chainring (triple ring on the frame is bent).

If you were in my situation and wanted to spend just a few bucks and get this baby back on the road, what would you do? Is it worth dumping money into a cheap chromoly frame if you don't have to? To clarify, I have neither the equipment nor the experience to build a tallbike, but am open to the possibility.

If some folks have suggestions, I promise to post pictures of this monstrosity once it's done

Cheers, Alan