Sears 5-speed Restoration

Update: Restoration is on! Stripped down to frame, cleaned, polished in every nook and crevice. New wheels, new tubes, tires, cables, brake pads, grips, derailluer, etc, etc. Keeping it classic and keeping the chrome.

Project Bike - Sears 5-speed

My latest project bike — I love the classic styling and modern graphics on this bike. Bonus that it's green and it's made in Austria (probably by Puch). Trying to decide whether this should be a Fixie conversion or a restore to original? These pictures don't illustrate how much work this bike will need.

After five months of on-and-off work, lots of elbow grease and finding just the right parts, it's complete! 

The restored 5-speed below:

New wheelset, tires, tubes, derauiller (Simplex), new vintage styled seat, recycled cork/rubber grips, new  left brake lever, brake pads and all cables. Ready to hit the street!