Converted 1970's BSA to Fixed - Full Restoration

My first post in the "current projects", I hope I'm doing it right.

Firstly thanks for @Mayfair_Well for the frame, this is where I got it from - https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/279783 - and here is the 1st photo:

I removed all the parts off it and I slowly gathered what I needed. I had mostly everything except the cranks, which I got from @Trunkie, thank you. And the seatpost which I got from @GreatSince78, thank you. That was the first build:
Untitled by Mario Ghantous, on Flickr

My plan was to strip it down and give it a raw finish. I stripped the paint off and that was the outcome, I wasn't sure if I keep those forks or get something a bit straight rather than curved. I ended up stripping the paint off them too.

After having a second thought about the paint and finish I needed, I decided to give the metallic silver a go, with some rainbow flakes added to the end.
I did the paintjob with my dad and I'm quite happy with the outcome. Eventhough there are a few imperfections which I hid, but I can say that I've used this as an experiment for future projects.

I built it up with the original forks, then I realized that I have a set that I can swap from this Harry Quinn - https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/284799 - and I did. Thanks @Petrocks. Now the Harry Quinn is rideable with the BSA's forks but not much recommended.

I finished the build today morning, took it out while its sunny, rides really well.

List of parts if anyone is interested:
Crankset/Bottom bracket:
Campagnolo Road Double 170mm/ Shimano UN-55 110mm
Pedals:
Time Atac XC2
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Miche 17T/ Campagnolo 46T/ Izumi
Handlebars/Stem:
ITM Sweptback / Raleigh Sturmey Archer 70mm
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia Turbo/ Something Italian decent 25.4mm
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Miche X-press/ Gatorskin 25c
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Miche X-press/ GP4000 25c

Any comments/opinions/tips are welcome. Thanks!

Most recent photos:

Are you going to raw the fork at some point?

I believe so

Nice work Mario... out of interest what method did you use to strip the old paint? Also what sort/brand of paint did you use to reprint and how did yo apply it?

Thank you.. to strip the paint I used a set of those \/ on a cordless drill, then sanding paper (120,320,400) with a lot of water.

an alternative would have been using a paint stripper/remover. But I found my method cheaper as I had everything I needed.

to repaint i started with 2 coats of primer, then 2 coats of silver (which I believe is the standard colour used for alloy wheels), then a clear coat mixed with those flakes below, then another pure clear coat to secure the flakes.

some recent pics; basket/rack FTW

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I've just converted a 531 BSA Competition to fixed with chorus parts

Looking good. Plenty of room for guards come winter. All round beater winner

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yeah man, surprisingly pleased with it. working on it everyday, only cons are dropouts... just ugly haha

That looks real cool, how did you do the paint job? I've got an old BSA I may convert too: bought it off of some dude that got it new in the 70's and never used it. Been in his garage ever since, and is in mint condition. Tyres have the stubble on still! Seems a shame to break it apart bit I already have a 10 speed steel frame that I use.

hi, thank you. instructions are in this comment....: https://www.lfgss.com/comments/12944116/

I've kind of wanted to refurbish it and rebuild it as a roadie at first, but I don't like gears etc.. :/

ah sorry I meant the method used etc...spray paint I take it?

yeah, I've got an air compressor

is it an old 27-wheeled frame with a 700 fork? clean build mate, love it

yeah it is, fork is taken off a crashed Harry Quinn. thanks dude :)

sweet. what basket is that?

wald medium

two bike boxes, plus some corrugated cardboard. dealt well with it.

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