Hey,
Thanks for your help with my question. My grandson just called and found the paperwork when the bike was purchased. The serial number is F40504 which I think would make it Nov. 1952 if I'm reading the chart right.
Can you believe that? original paperwork including the Invoice, catalog...
Thanks for the response. The number is clear and doesn't appear to have anything behind the fender stays. I have pictures but I can't seem to be able to post them. I'll remove the fender stays and check again. I'll also try to post pics
George