Yeah, with your plans for to build up as a lovely bike I'd probably go for the new powder coat and decals too - especially with that damage around the fork / head tube. If it was a pub beater I'd keep as is.
There is a thread somewhere on recommended powder coaters.....will try and find it
EDIT: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=232111&hilit=recommended+powder
There is a thread somewhere on recommended powder coaters.....will try and find it
EDIT: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=232111&hilit=recommended+powder