I ought to do a before and after...this is my winter/wet weather commuter when first built...
Basic specs..
1970s Raleigh 531 Clubman, stripped and powdercoated.
Tiagra 9 speed chainset.
Upgraded from cup n cone BB to sealed cartridge type
Sora shifters
Sora front and rear mechs
San Marco Ponza saddle
Shimano WH-R500 wheelset
Sora 8 speed cassette.
Tektro long drop calipers.
Since this photo,
Dawes galaxy handlebars and stem fitted along with Bontrager gel tape.
Quill to ahead steering adapter.
SKS chromoplastic mudguards.
3 years later..it doesnt look this clean and shiny...used all weathers, not spared anything, it looks well used, but still does the business, no complaints.