1936-38 Shelby? First Project Bike

[Xopher]

My first vintage. I think a 1936-38 Shelby that Ive been piecing back together from a yardsale find. Fun project till I found out how expensive these old bikes can be to build. But I love this thing. Im waiting on red clay torpedo grips and a nos chrome rear rack.

Which model of head badge can I put one. I like the Flying Cloud head badges but I dont know which style would be correct to this year. Anybody have one?

 

[30thtbird]

Working on one as well. Believe mine to be a 36 or 37. Will post pics after while. Mine is badged Airman Deluxe. Wouldn't mind knowing what the era correct Shelby badge would look like myself.

 

[30thtbird]

Been gathering parts. Working on restoring the seat right now.

 

[30thtbird]

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/shelby-serial-number-help-or-hinder.99634/

Hopefully that link will work.

 

[30thtbird]

Here's a pic of a mid to late 30s Shelby Traveler badge.

 

[Shawn Michael]

Nice basic bike there. Yes the money can add up pretty quickly to make it how you like it. Enjoy your ride.

 

[John Gailey]

Speedway Special is a killer badge and period correct. I regret no longer having one.

 

[JRE]

Nice. I need to find a Bannana tank for mine.

 

[Krakatoa]

After looking for a couple of years I found it easier just to buy the whole bike to get a banana tank than to buy it separately!!

Anyone need a bike minus the tank??

 

[JRE]

How much?