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Holdsworth Frame Repairs
I notice that Jiveman's Holdsworth has what looks to me like a pre-war seat lug and fifties head lugs.
I have in front of me 'W.F. Holdsworth's Aids to Happy Cycling' for 1953. This gives the price for 'Supply and fit new top, down and head tubes ....... 60/6' (i.e. £3 and 2.5 pence).I don't suppose they would have bothered to salvage the old head lugs. Refinishing in a single colour was another 33/- (£1.65p).
I don't think this detracts from the frame - in a way it adds interest. I'm confident it will make an excellent machine for the 2020's!
clubman-
That's great, I'd love a scan of that if possible. But that does fit. A 1938 serial number on the seat lug and forks. And 144 on the BB and top of the steerer. The crown badge I'm told is 1953 and on, also the script 'Holdsworth' fits with that period.
Funny you mention the head tube, it does still have the closer drillings for the original badge!
Another question. it has no brazings at all except pump pegs. I'm sure when I've worked on frames that have had brazed on fittings removed it leaves a mark/colour change. I can't help think that this was a Roi Du Velo if that's the case?
Jiveman
My Holdsworth (whatever it is) has had a factory refurb, I'd guess in the mid 50's.
It has the 1938 serial numbers 4169 where they should be. But also has 144 on the shell and on the forks.
So I have the 52-55 downtube graphics, and the 1953 crown headbadge. But underneath are the closer drillings for the pre Queens coronation smaller badge.