I paid $20 for this bad boy. It's a former Boeing factory bike. So for the better part of 30+ years, nigh almost 40 years is spent in sunny and 70 degree weather inside the factory here in Everett, Wa.
44, 22 cogs on a broken hub with no brake.
I just bought a 7 speed Nexus hub and it's at a frame shop now getting the rear triangle spread from 106mm to fit the new wheel.
I also have a brand new 77a drum front wheel that will be going on it as well. The fit is sort of tight with the old bladed forks, but as soon as I braze on a tab for the reaction arm, I'll be in business. New uni-crown forks with the tab are $50. They are so ugly though, I'll gladly spend the effort with a torch.
I'm going to powder coat it safety yellow to restore it to it's former glory.