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@slangen
Well thank you guys I was ready to get slaughtered. It is hard to find good parts where I am, Sweden. But I have got lots of help from guys on this site. The paint is original from late 50:s early 60:s. It has quite a dent in the top tube from handle bars swinging around. Have sent photos to Mercian showing the damage and they tell me to keep it as is an ride it keeping an eye out for cracks and so forth. It would be "killing puppies" big time to have it repainted. If I really like the bike i might have the dent filled by Mercian and have them just repaint as much as needed, maybe stripe part of the top tube red? The white tape will be shellacked (spelling?) to blend in better and a regina pista silver chain goes on there...
Again thanks, this is my first build and I am happy to hear that some of you like it.
/Oscar