Current Projects chat and miscellany

I guess this is my first "real" build - I've only owned a cheap 'n nasty beater prior to this. I've been collecting various bits and pieces for this for a year now, so getting the frame back from Armourtex (RAL6003 Matt, £69.25) was the catalyst for a weekend's fun putting it all together.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5543083080_a97e1599c9_b.jpg ....

I usually would say no to the tyres, but on that it works. Sort of like some old school beach cruser/town bike vibe.

For the shifting on an upright bike like that, maybe try barend shifters? Also +1 to the idea of putting a light inside an old light. If you go back a few pages someone did that. Price-wise jumbles are better than ebay for vintage lights. Maybe you should try a dynamo hub and light combo?