I just got a respond from the owner, he'll send more pic's. (headstock, S/N) etc. I think I'll make the trip and check it out.
I might need help from Scott, Uwe and everyone here to verify this beast. If the owner don't want me to post the S/N pics here, I'll PM Scott and Uwe.
Never had a T-bird before, and never seen one this old in person. I guess that old bridge indicates a legit bass, or did orville produce basses with old type bridge at some point?
Of course, the thought here is to restore back to original (as close as possible). I have a mahogany scource.