1956 Claud Butler

So I found this Claud on the bay and had to have it, despite the horrible colour









It has matching numbers and is dated 5612 making this potentially one of the last "genuine" clauds ever made.
As such I want to get it back where it belongs, on the road. The paint as you can see was really terrible in brown/gold.
Lots of pitting and rust on the rear triangle and a hideous semi-repair on the rear brake bridge where a caliper has been
over tightened at some point in the distant past.

I have identified the frame as most likely a "Buccaneer" model from the 1956 catalog which was the entry level model.
This fact combined with the condition and my lack of funds lead me down the route of seeing what I can do using limited resources.

Re:

The frame went out for shot blasting and a powdercoat primer - nice finish, only 40 quid all in.

Re:

A self done rattle can spray job with decals and clear coat took me weeks but looks pretty good considering it was done in my shed, and cost a fraction of
what a pro would have charged. I don't recommend this for high value frames however, its just not possible to get a perfect finish at home, and this example
is no exception.







Next I have to wait for more funds to build wheels for it. I'm thinking to go for fixed with brakes and guards to use it as my commuter bike. However, I do have a campag gran sport
5 speed gear setup. This would closer match the original setup on the bike (unlikely to be campag on this entry level frame though).

Other bits available are a Williams fluted 48t chainset which is def going on with a nos BW bottom bracket. GB sport brakes and levers which i may or may not use because I like to able to stop during my commute. GB bars and girder stem.

Any thoughts on recommended setup?