At this point, it really doesn't make much difference. You could collect the needed parts and build it either way. No one would be the wiser. Both rank right up there as some of the coolest bikes of the 50's!
Since I made some room selling off a couple of bikes and some parts, I was able to drag this Elgin curved seat tube frame down out of the rafters. And, along with some spare parts and some former build off parts, I threw this little barhop rat together. I had this set of jr. Mark 5 handlebars...
Terry, I don't know you but, I know of you. I was trying to remember your site name on here, I thought that you might be interested. I will reply to your pm.
Thanks,
Ted C.