Bob, I reckon its 1970/71 with the F prefix and a 7 digit serial number. Mickey Butler
> I have recently inherited an old 55 cm 1960's or
> maybe 70's Carlton
> frame.
>
> I need assistance in I.D.ing this frame as it is
> all "Lagoon Blue"
> re-paint with no decals. Just the head badge only.
>
> The serial number is F1503 on the underside of the
> BB with 366 on the
> opposite side.
>
> "Cinelli style" slopping fork crown. Wrap-over beefy
> seat stays. Rapid
> taper (no indentation) chain stays.
>
> Italian style short pointed lugs (Bocama maybe) with
> no windows. Zeus
> drop-outs with fender eyelets. Short 6" chrome on
> stays and forks ends.
>
> No braze-ons except on chain stay for deraileur and
> D.T. lever stop.
>
> The tubing appears to be Reynolds 531 DB and wonder
> if the serial
> number would date the year as March 1966.
>
> I suspect that this is the "Professional" model as I
> have seen a
> similar Raleigh (Carlton) Pro frame on the Cycle-Art
> web site.
>
> Would anyone know how this frame was detailed? Also,
> what equip would
> it have come with when new?
>
> Your help would be much appreciated. A digital pic
> available if
> necessary.
>
> Robert Murray
> Getting mild in Toronto.
>
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Thats all for now. Keep those wheels spinning, in your memories if not still on the road. Be lucky Mick Butler Huntingdon UK.
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