Original paint needs removing? No. I live in NY and thought the frame had a cool look. So, I'm gonna build it. I couldn't find information online besides that close-up of the headbadge. There's no #'s on the bottom bracket "unless they're under the original paint"
Maybe I have some kind of prototype or special order bike? I don't know what else to say. It looks like an early moto bike(with 2 top bars) but I noticed a phillips head bolt so maybe its from the 50's. I sure would like to find the serial number.