Late 30's Double Curve Roadster?

[jwages]

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What's the symbol above the serial #?

No clue. So far, google doesn't know either.

 

[jwages]

Anyone know if there was an excelsior model that used this frame or is the included badge from another bike?

 

[jwages]

If its the correct crank set then that and the badge are worth $50. I'd take a better look at the weld on the head tube. Just looks like the top was welded to me. If its straight I'd go for it, V/r Shawn

Here's the front end that was on the frame when the seller acquired it, and some extra parts some of which he thought might be correct for the frame.

 

[Freqman1]

Most of what I'm seeing is not correct for that bike. V/r Shawn

 

[jwages]

Most of what I'm seeing is not correct for that bike. V/r Shawn

Worth me buying? Sounds like he wants to part with it and I'm not sure what to offer.

 

[rustjunkie]

Leave this pile be...keep searching

 

[jwages]

Leave this pile be...keep searching

Roger that.

 

[jwages]

Well, I pulled the trigger on the frame and head badge. The seller had a couple dog leg cranks but they were stamped H502 and I read here somewhere that's a lady's crank. So just the frame and excelsior badge for 40 bucks.

@Obi-Wan Schwinnobi, if it comes apart and I knock my teeth out, don't say you told me so.

 

[Cooper S.]

Since you got it for a steal and since it's in bare metal, is take it to a machine shop and have them strengthen the welds

 

[jwages]

Since you got it for a steal and since it's in bare metal, is take it to a machine shop and have them strengthen the welds

Here are some close ups of the welds. Looks like a repair to only the top tube(?). I'll have it looked at by a pro. Sooo, who wants to sell me some Roadster parts?