man, Shoreline really is the land of disappointment!
Unfortunately it would have taken a lot of work to get it in good riding order, and I'm pretty sure the vast majority of the componentry was just tacked on... and yeah, plastic levers. Plus, the pictures were a bit deceiving as to the frame's condition... saddle felt nice though, I've never ridden on a Brooks thats been well broken in, and still felt right on me...