Hi all; happy Spring. Thanks again for welcoming me to the group. Just finished my first vintage bike project-before and after pics shown. The entire bike had been spray-painted (badly), so I wasn’t too concerned with restoring any kind of period correct patina. I had the frameset powder coated, and was able to buff out the chrome parts sufficiently. Went with the jet plane front fender ornament, repro decals, and have a red and white seat coming to replace the black. Repacked all the bearings and she rides beautifully. This will be a beach bike, to ride to the water and back-my first (But, I’m sure not my last.) endeavor. Too much fun!