Serial # is Q2854 according to the listing. According to the CR database early 70's looks right. I wonder then if the bottle cage mounts were added later.
On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 10:15 PM, David G. White <
whiteknight@burlingtontelecom.net> wrote:
> Hi Bob,
>
> I suggest you also ask the seller to confirm the serial number. It's not
> clear in the photo. I've done a bit of work compiling Quinn serial numbers.
> My understanding is that Quinns are number sequentially. The lowest number
> I've got on my list is Q2546, which the owner says is from 1963. There is no
> reason to disbelieve that date based on other serial numbers and dates I
> have.
>
> So if the number is Q2351, it is from the late 50s or very early 60s.
>
> Either you've misread the number in the photos, or the frame is much
> earlier than the seller is claiming.
>
>
> Best,
>
> David
>
> David G. White
> Burlington, VT
>
>
>
> Bob Hillery wrote:
>
>> Recent listing that may not yet have been 'outed' here"
>> A '72 Harry Quinn frame & fork, item # 290363542493
>> I don't know anything about HQ other than what I've read here & on the CR
>> site, but it is in my size & I've got a couple questions:
>> 1. Seller says it's been clear coated to preserve decals - mmm, I could
>> make an argument either way and not sure which side I'd settle on, keep it
>> original or hey, good idea to keep look protected without color touch up,
>> etc. ... guess that's not a "question" as I'm pretty sure I'll get both
>> viewpoints, and those more vehement at either end of the spectrum ;-)
>> 2. serial number - looks in he photo like Q2351 ... would that nbe a '72?
>> - I have an inquiry out to the seller re: this, trying to politely ask how
>> the year was determined.
>> 3. Tange headset - probably not original?
>> 4. What would a typical build have for components, if there is such a
>> thing as a 'typical' build?
>>
>> Thanks Bob Hillery , desperately looking for excuses to quit working early
>> today and do an autumn ride in
>> Stratham, New Hampshire, US
>>
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