Budget First Restoration
I am restoring this old no name 70s or 80s ten speed road bike partly out of necessity, but mostly because I've always wanted one of these.
I am going to try to see what parts from my current fuji 1998 hybrid bike I can use by consulting my LBS. Assembling the bike may be difficult but I will be getting help from my friend who has built some nice rides including a newly converted fixie.
I'm worried about the paint though. I am using a pumpkin orange krylon spray will be getting rustoleum white primer.(Can I use painting tape while painting for white lettering and striping?) I am not sure about clear coat... I am too worried that I will screw it up but maybe I'm wrong? I guess my other option would be to have my LBS do it? If I give them my paint and primer maybe the cost will come out less...?
Either way aside from paint products, the only parts and accessories that I need to buy are brake levers, brake cables, handlebar tape, and a tube+tire set. Any thing I should watch out for in particular?