Originally Posted by Cheapskate
Very interesting post. Since I have an old Centurion myself, I am curious about any and all Centurions. I would appreciate any new info on my bike. The thread describing my old bike is
here.
One thing I have found is that the SR cranks on my bike bear a date from 1977. That seems to make the 1979 start date for Centurions mentioned in the followups unlikely, though it is possible that the previous owner replaced the original cranks with cranks from 1977.
"Lugged steel frame - no decals or stickers - seems to have been painted over at least once
Chromed fork and stays" quote from your other post.
Unless I'm mistaken, chromed stays generally means the entire frame is chromed and then the main triangle is painted over. Another option for you to consider. Take the paint off and polish the bike chrome.
Your headbadge sounds similar to the ones on my two late 70's centurions.