1940's Shelby flyer

[Motobike1940]

I have a 40's Shelby bicycle. It has some very different fender struts. I am asking for some info about them. They are not curved with outside of the fender line. Rather they protrude one inch straight out from the fender. Then at a 90 degree angle they go to the hub. Thanks

 

[THEGOLDENGREEK]

Post up a picture then we gladly help you!!

 

[Motobike1940]

Post up a picture then we gladly help you!!

Hopefully this will help.

 

[THEGOLDENGREEK]

Looks like later run 50s they used that style fenders braces that buldge out the fender! Post a pic of the full bike. I believe on those there should be serial number tag under the crank with the year!

 

[THEGOLDENGREEK]

So it should be a Shelby 52a. Built in the 50s!

 

[Motobike1940]

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So it should be a Shelby 52a. Built in the 50s!

Thanks,, here you go.

 

[Brian]

Yep those braces belong on it.
Nice!

 

[Motobike1940]

Thanks for the help. I had no idea what the reasoning was behind this. It really looks like it would make a great whizzer project.