friction shifting

I'm building up rusty old Fuji s12 and I need some downtube cable stops as I'm switching the clamp-on shifters for barcons. There are a few NOS examples on eBay currently, but my bike is not NOS worthy - At least not at the prices they're asking! I'm also searching for SunTour Barcons (Bar end...

I have just swapped my (flawless) ergopower 9 speed shifters for some VO thumbies and barend shifters. I kept the Campagnolo RD so I went with friction shifting. I am surprised how quickly I took to it again. It just gives so much feel, it is uncanny. I have some Shimano RDs as well, so could go...