This is one for the British bike enthusiasts!?
Doug Smith, out of extraordinary kindness, this past week received my 1948/9 Carpenter frameset from the seller in Bath (where it has been for the past year - awaiting my decision and the financial wherewithal to get it painted in the UK before it crosses the pond). I think with a secret delight, Doug is doing a thorough study of the frame, forks, headset and BB, on my behalf - for which I am truly envious. It is likely going to be sent on to Mario Vaz where Doug's 47 Carpenter was painted.
That aside, Doug found a second stamp on the BB shell (besides the frame number 4281) which he thinks is a Glasgow postal code. It is not completely legible but reads GE23 **L (the 5th and 6th letters or numbers missing). Would anyone care to comment on what this might be all about?
Paul Williams Ottawa, ON, Canada
(P.S. apologies to those to whom I owe E-Mails - Chuck, Brian, etc. - I am now back into thinking about bike issues and will be in touch!)