New bike is at the 'technically rideable' state (I've done a few laps of the back yard on it).
Still missing front brakes, and the front derailleur isn't connected to the shifter yet. The rear brakes need some bolts replaced (old ones are rusty messes, so there's a selection of 316 stainless bolts on their way - no one vaguely local will sell small quantities) and the front brakes will go on at the same time. The cabling for the rear derailleur will get replaced with full-length housing when it arrives, and the front will get cabled up at the same time. There's also a low rider front rack in the mail system somewhere.
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