Going on the previous owners direction, I’d get a wire brush and a tin of Hammerite... booty-full! You wanna save some of that chain throw off from the sprocket case too... good for camouflage face stripes on your next Perch hunting trip... waterproof and lasts ages! Good work old bean, keep it coming!
Full marks on only giving up intermittently, it's an interesting thread to follow compared to the smart arses who turn a heap of corrosion into a show stopper during their lunch break, cunts! for us mere mortals it's a familiar tale, I salute you. P.S. my dogs think they could take your lazy bastard labrador any day, though one of them wants to shag your lurcher.
@Jim Lane You are determined, stubborn bugger, ain't ya, Jim?! And I'm quite sure from your posts that you're not easily offended. I think that shop inspector must be a pretty patient fella. Good luck with this "build"--more like "destroy what's left". I'd be inclined to lay that bike to rest and start over. But I am finding your posts quite entertaining so thanks!