GTOShon
Look Ma, No Hands!
I’m not a Shelby expert but here are my thoughts. The serial would seem to indicate 1938 but I would expect to see the curved down tube with the Arrow. I believe the seat is original to that bike although a lot of people restoring it would probably put a horizontal spring Lobdell on it. A piece of one of the original streamline pedals is there. These are not cheap or easy to find in decent condition although there are suitable repos available. The front fender isn't hard but with the curved braces expect to pay $150-200 for a nice one. The Indian head ornament is likely to be another $150. This bike was likely equipped with the big guard and that’s probably about $500. Like was mentioned the drop stand is specific to these bikes. A smoking bargain at $600. BTW I kinda like these big tank Shelby’s! V/r Shawn
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“ The front fender isn't hard but with the curved braces expect to pay $150-200 for a nice one. The Indian head ornament is likely to be another $150. This bike was likely equipped with the big guard and that’s probably about $500.”
Well, so much for that Shawn…
I’m patient I’ll just keep searching. I’ve been kind of stalled looking for parts. I was able to pick up a fender ornament, thanks Rusty! I thought I had located a fender from PlasticNerd but he didn’t end up having a single, but that may end up leading to another project… And… I picked up 41 Western Flyer/Shelby over the weekend that I’ll start another thread on.
Shon