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1936-39 Mercury 'Pod' Bikes Observations

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I agree Mike--something of an anomaly for several reasons. Promotional model? Collector modified? Who knows but I learned a long time ago not to instantly assume things may not be factory and start 'correcting' it. No doubt a real pod bike regardless. Personally I think the bike has a lot of character as-is and that's how I'm going to leave it except for a mild cleaning and service. V/r Shawn
 
Do you reckon it was actually available in 36, seeing that the patent dates were filed in late December 36 and early 37?
 
Do you reckon it was actually available in 36, seeing that the patent dates were filed in late December 36 and early 37?
Even if some were out in very late '36 they would likely be '37 models. I'd like to see some serials on these then we might know. V/r Shawn
 
So I'm on the hunt for a Mercury speedo for my dual pod but am not so sure a Clipper wasn't used as well on these. The dual pod bikes were offered with and without speedometers. For the ones without they inserted a dummy face like this.
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The bikes with a speedometer used an AC which is thinner than a similar Stewart Warner type speedo. Here is an original bike with a clipper face.
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Here is my restored bike with a Clipper face. The AC speedos have a brass plug on the right side of the case.
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Here is the Mercury face AC. I am on the hunt for this speedo or even just a face and needle. I'm interested to hear thoughts on the Clipper vs. Mercury face speedos on the dual pod bikes. Thanks, Shawn
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I doubt an AC speedo would fit or at least not fit very well in that hole. The AC is a fair amount larger.

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Thanks Chad, now I'm really wondering what I need here? The Merc speedo looks AC to me but if that's the case wouldn't fit the pod. Anyone here have any other thoughts on this? Thanks, Shawn
 
For some reason I thought these were only built in 37
Is probably correct
 
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