Originally Posted by
nesteel
In the third or fourth photo in your post, you can see the top of the lug on the top tube isn't fully brazed. Probably just being paranoid.
ah ok yes i know what you mean . there are a couple of scallops on the edge of the lugs . I investigated them when paint was stripped and all looked solid
Nothing wrong with a bit of paranoia ! especially with old bike frames .
thanks for your concern