I have read all the postings, with all the complaints about getting the parts you need, First,about Hilary now about Baron whats his name. Someting is WRONG with this picture, you are all trying to refurbish 50 yr or so old machines, TRY Bikenashbar or your local bike shop, see what they tell you. These dealers,that you complain about, I am sure,are NOT making a fortune, FINDING and then re selling to you, for the most part they are as interested in the vintage machines as you are, maybe if they doubled the prices they charge, they could then hire the help they need to get the odds and sods to you in a timely manner. GO RIDE the bikes that you allready have and spend your time wisely. let the machine that needs the period correct, Whats a ma call it for the thingmebob,SIT till it arrives, OR go buy a new Trek or Colnago or what ever,that your local bike shop or the discount stores have parts for, BE thankfull that there are people,that are taking the time and effort to locate all the parts you need. So you can do your thing. Cheers, John Crump OldpatientBrit, Parker, Co USA