Minimal clearance - how?

Had this problem myself brought a new set crome cromoly forks off eBay that should do the job. There threaded to I'm guessing that's what you'll be wanting. Just gotta wait for them to arrive from America! :( hope I don't get taxed this time.

Cromoly forks from America? Can't you get em from UK or is it coz the price was cheaper?

I'll be the 'dad' then.

As you found it in a skip, unless you're very lucky, it's made out of gas pipe and doesn't fit you properly. I'd really just get it in to a rideable state, and if you do want to spend money on it, make sure it's on parts you can transfer over on to a new frame.

I really, really, wouldn't worry about the clearence on your front fork

Thnx for the advice ste!
The frame seems fine, no cracks or dings, but until I get it ridden I guess I won't know if it's a fit. Also youre correct about the transfer parts, part. I'll keep it in mind fo sho!