Ben, and Guerc,
It would be a shame to remove the patina paint on the fork to repair the chrome. I have had a couple of forks re-plated here in Southern Indiana and the cost is about $100 but the paint will have to removed. I might suggest using a bit of oxalic acid to the rust and as Ben recommends clear coat the bare steel. A great find! Smiles, MH
Edit: too bad you are going to sell it, but if it won't fit you perhaps a new owner will fit better.
Last edited by Mad Honk; 09-21-22 at 08:49 PM.