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It's the kind of thing that makes sense for the kind of person who does everything him/herself. I would have no hesitation getting out my paints and reading glasses, and sitting down at a brightly lit workspace with the radio on and a bottle of beer open, take my time, do the best I can. If that...

Really! As you can imagine, not all experts agree. The big proponent of fatter lower pressure tires is Jan Heine. Google him, there's a lot of stuff on this subject. But basically, you get no benefit from higher than necessary tire pressure. You can figure out what you need from a table...

The Brooks saddle has a patent number. That disappears some time in the early 60's (I've seen them on saddles dated A59 - C63). They aren't always dated, but I'd definitely clean up the underside of that cantle plate, especially at the right end (the right end, when the bike is upright, that is).

I like the Panaracer Col-de-la-Vie tires. You don't have to run them at high pressure; they seem fast enough at 55 rear, 45 front. Higher pressure tires aren't necessarily faster.

I'm sure it's possible, but it may be difficult. Is it just paint, or actual enamel (melted glass)? If paint, I'd do it myself, one color at a time, very carefully. For enamel, I'd try to find someone who works that medium. That wouldn't be cheap.

I have what appears to be a similar frame, photos here: https://picasaweb.google.com/rudimayr/W ... directlink As you will see, it has 'Witcomb' decals, newish paint (or powdercoat), no mudguard eyelets, and a lower frame number (1492). But other than a few other Claud Butler Olympic Sprints...

Nervex head lugs came with a lip around the top and bottom, which is not evident in your photo. Of course it is possible the maker filed the lip off; but it is also possible that your lugs are not actually Nervex. Many makers (Windsor comes to mind) made bikes with imitation Nervex lugs.

Finding any pair of 32/40 rims is very difficult. Dunlop Special Lightweight rims (of the chromed steel variety) were still stock on some factory made bikes in the early 60's, such as Raleigh Gran Sport. I've never encountered the stainless ones in the real world, but have been very...

Weinmann brakes I realize your thread is over a year old, but if you still have those Weinmann brakes and levers, please contact me. Thanks!