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Ah yeah, budget could be a constraint. I spent nearly three times as much on the refurb as the original bike cost when Ron made it for me in 1987! I've only reported into the ongoing CP thread with updates, so no separate link, but you can see the bike in various stages through my pics, including my visit to Colour Tech early in 2012, where I had the pleasure of meeting Ron again, a few months before he passed away.
Historical: https://www.flickr.com/photos/37023885@N06/sets/72157629316172017/
Current state: https://www.flickr.com/photos/37023885@N06/sets/72157641993804834/
From your experience of Shimano shifters it's definitely worth giving SRAM a go. The brake lever is nice and solid, and you might prefer the shape/feel of the hoods.