Welcome to the forums!
Here's a useful link:
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/faq.php?faq=vb_faq#faq_vb_board_usage
Lots of guys over 55 here so you'll feel right at home with the guys. Look forward to seeing some shots of that vintage Ajax kit.
What kind of lumber did they use on those shells? I know the Brit manufacturers used to use a lot of Birch back then. Curious what they lay-up is on those tubs.
John