You need to go fixed to finish it off you know !!
I got into retro cycles about 20yrs ago when I decided that perhaps my 68 Carlton Clubman (inherited from my cousin) was getting a bit long in the tooth for riding every day, after the wrap over seat stays parted company from the top tube (re-brazed by Sid Mottram). Back then old bikes could be picked up for next to or even nothing as no-one wanted them anymore. Cycle shops back then used to laugh at me buying new parts for em saying they could sell me a nice shiny new Crackaminium bike for less than I was spending on wheels gears cranks etc now they have become "fashionable" and the comments I get are always positive. The downside is that now prices have rocketed but bargains can still be found just not on flea-bay, best place to look is old-style second hand (junk) shops which often have a row of rusty BSOs outside but sometimes there's a gem amongst them. I've sometimes had to walk away knowing that my other half would hit the roof if I bought another "project" (11 bikes in the sheds but 2 of em are for her) Good luck in hunting one down, they are out there.
It certainly is addictive !!!
Just having a play around with set ups..... Trying this for days out minimalish' kit nowt on my back let the bike carry the lot.
yet another Front Wheel from the Collection 24 Spokes this time a few more than the Aksium but also have a proper Old Skool 36 Spoke Heading my way.
Got to agree with you on that, I have 6 now hanging up all ready to ride, the rack is starting to look like a bike shop again, I sold quite a few a while back and said I was never going to have more than 2 again.
It will do em good.