The bike I brought home
#247.... is pretty much finished.
(Besides getting the shifter working) I replaced the handlebar tape (I had to, because I had cut it off the old tape to fix the shifter). The fix also required 2 new cables (1 brake and 1 shifter), I reused the old cable housings.
I removed the old white-wall tires (I used last years tires from my daily rider... which hadn't got the wear they should have... but I optimistically replaced them anyway. So this years cycling season won't be interrupted by worn tires).
I had a nice women's (Terry Brand) saddle in my parts bin. So I replaced the torn women's saddle that was already on the bike.
I de-cluttered the bike. I removed the (old) bottle cages and pump. And I
CLEANED the bike.