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Leave the mounts on, you need them for cable guides to derailleurs. Depends on your intentions, Geared?
If bolts look corroded; spray, rest and repeat in WD40 before you try unscrewing as you risk rounding the allen head.
Seat post is slammed and looks like it's been that way for a while, brace yourself for it being frozen.
You want a cotterless crank puller, Park tool if you can afford, check the tool classifieds for used ones.
Paint is wholly dependant on budget, you can go for £10 to £100. Shot blasting and powder coating are additional factors, or Nitro mors is £10.