Doug Fattic Thank you, Doug. I already engaged with Mark (
gugie ) prior to even receiving the bicycle and I'll likely only need the tube that's brazed into the steerer extended about an inch and a half with the original stem, which Mark would then add material to the bottom of so it still sits flush atop the headset. Then I'd get it rechromed. That's the plan, anyway.
I'll clean and paint the stem as is and should be able to judge how much more effort I'll put into it all.
I purchased the required consumables this morning and will report back in a few weeks with fresh photos and a ride report!
-Gregory