> > > > I'm going to try to repair an old Swin bike. All it needs is some paint, sanding, new tires, and a little love.
> > >
> > > Hey, after that, can you try repairing the old bike I have in my backyard? All it needs is a new frame, some new handlebars, a new seat, new pedals, new brakes, new gears, new chain, new wheels, some paint, sanding, and a little love.
> > >
> > > Brunnen-"I probably left out a few things, but it needs those too"G
> >
> > Hey! That's my bike, you leave it alone.
>
> Yes! Finally, guess who shows up on the forum? Ladies and gentlemen, my "significant other" (as Fobulis would put it).
>
> You have to admit I'm right about the bike, though. ;-)

Are you pulling our collective leg? I'm going to wait and see.
Let's not make light of bicycle restoration.
It's a very serious business. On the other hand, I have a few bikes that are worse than your bike. In addition to the parts that you listed, mine also need new grips, tires, bearings, goosenecks, lights, reflectors and fenders. So there.
Howard