Thank you for kind comments.
I have found some parts in unexpected places at great prices lately. The bar sweep definitely works for your wrists. It is 580 width across, reasonable size, I don't think it was ever cut, edge looks original. The bars that came with the bike were cut down to 460 or something.
The bike is already clearcoated. It works, but don't worry it still shows all its adventures. Currently I have a mix of XC pro en XCltd limited parts to build it with and the XTR cantilevers that came with the bike. Since some of the XC pro stuff was just getting prohibitively expensive, and the xc LTD is so similar in looks its allright to me.
I still need to build the wheels. Preferably I am looking for one more grey Araya RM20 in 32-hole, but I don't want to pay the ebay preminium for a set of used rims, and I feel that there is another rim out there somewhere or I find another set of rims. If nothing comes up the front wheel will be used as is. But that specialized rim is really narrow.
Parts currently missing.
- Suntour front Quick release.
- A 'nice' period seatpost collar 28.6 with quick release. I have a cheap replacement if need be, the one that came with the bike is cracked, sketchy stuff that that was probably ridden for a while. Although the seatpost was stuck, so probably that didnt matter
- Tires, but those will be bought new.
- Saddle, but I will find one at some point and have some around.
Chain, cables and grips I have bought new. Grips look relatively vintage to me, but didnt break the bank.