This one was given to me about half way restored, they wanted drop bars (like it should have been), and they wanted it to be able to stop.
I Gave it drop bars, new levers, new bar tape, and new chain. I needed to switch the wheels with some I had in storage for a better breaking surface.
I found a matching simplex front derailleur to go with the rear (It didn't have one). Lastly I ordered big gummy break shoes meant for mountain bikes. It now looks correct, rides and shifts smooth, and stops like a new road bike.