One thing to keep in mind is that these products were, for the most part, aimed at a
young generation. Kids were thrilled just to own one regardless if the fork was not correct
or the light was from another model.
That the striping was hand-painted and slightly varied from one factory worker to another
or some parts may have been used from previous year's overstock, was not a main
concern.
As long as mom & dad were buying them for junior was the main priority.
It is in part for these and similar instances by the manufacturers that has caused more
debate today as to what is correct or original to a specific model.
Also taking into account that they were delivered in cartons.
If there were modifications while assembling either by the local shop or the customer
has added to the confusion.
And the “boys from marketing” were not accurate sometimes in depicting
the bicycle in their ads as to what was being built in the Chicago plant.