Correct Decal for this Shelby Motorbike

[WetDogGraphix]

Are these tanks still available anywhere? Didn’t ML have a bunch for sale at one time?

Here they are. Post #5.... @Tino
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/mccauley-motobike-tanks.130018/#post-875471

 

[Tino]

Thanks for the link, it looks like I just missed the boat

 

[WetDogGraphix]

Thanks for the link, it looks like I just missed the boat

He might sell one.....doesn't hurt to ask..

 

[Freqman1]

Thanks for the link, it looks like I just missed the boat

On Ebay now http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=352344846366

 

[Freqman1]

1933-35 western auto catalog shows this.1932 catalog shows "Flyer" decal

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Does anyone have a pic of this actual decal (Western FLYER)? V/r Shawn

 

[Freqman1]

Thanks to Dave and Chris especially for the input. My decision based on the available info is to go with "Western Flyer" white letters, metallic gold outline. All literature I've seen of early Shelby tanks shows a solid color (not paneled) so that is what I'm going with. Milton's original color was a royal blue/white head and darts so that's what I'm going back with. Going to do a rustoration so I can retain the seat and avoid an expensive chrome bill! V/r Shawn

 

[WetDogGraphix]

Thanks to Dave and Chris especially for the input. My decision based on the available info is to go with "Western Flyer" white letters, metallic gold outline. All literature I've seen of early Shelby tanks shows a solid color (not paneled) so that is what I'm going with. Milton's original color was a royal blue/white head and darts so that's what I'm going back with. Going to do a rustoration so I can retain the seat and avoid an expensive chrome bill! V/r Shawn

If you come up with a pattern, I'd be interested....

 

[Freqman1]

If you come up with a pattern, I'd be interested....

I'll post here when I get something together. V/r Shawn

 

[dave the wave]

shawn you could still go with just "Flyer" on the tank also.Hawthorne and Colson used " Flyer" on their tanks too.

 

[Freqman1]

Dave,
Your right I could go either way here but kind of like the WF graphic a little better and it's different. Also the ads you show with the "Flyer" decal are earlier than my bike and the evidence you presented tends to lean towards the WF decal. Chris also thought the WF decal would be more appropriate so that's what I chose. Until I see a legit, original paint WF badged Shelby motorbike or period ad we will never know for sure which decal it had. Knowing Shelby it could have been done with both! Thanks for your help on this. V/r Shawn