Date them? Didn't you just marry them?

Toilet

Man, those are some ubersweet drums! Lucky score!

Concerning dating, the internal paper labels can tell us a lot. I'm guessing they're either late Cleveland or early Dayton era. Is the interior paint grey or speckled grey?

I'm sure some of the experts here will help you zero in on the approximate year of manufacture.

flat grey.

Cleveland, Ohio

Holiday.

Beavertail lugs came out in late 63 (most just say 1964).

Bowtie rods were gone by 67,weren't they?

I would guess around 65 for your kit,unless they are Dayton,then 66.

Great kit BTW......the 20" BD will sound like a 22" Luddy!Laughing H

Cleveland tags, flat grey interioirs, Holidays - You're right in the sweet spot, for sure. I WANT THEM!!

You got a gorgeous drum, I am pretty sure they sound well. Enjoy playing with it, I hope to see a closer look, more close up photos please.

Drum Lessons

thanks guys!

just gotta put some new heads on them (don't wanna play the originals)

i was thinking of keeping the front bass drum head on..any ideas on cleaning heads?

Enjoy. Those are some sweet looking drums. Ya did good!!

I've gotten good results using soft scrub to clean heads - just stay away from the logo!

I usually just wash them off with a scrotch-brite and some dishsoap, staying away from any original artwork.