I'm not sure about other bikes with the forks leaning forward but these should always be in line with the head tube. The web is great but a good library is even better. Some confusion exists with Monark numbers. There is the Polizzi list and the one offered through ABC services which puts this at '47. The attached ad from the revised Polizzi book is from August '47. This bike looks dead original (except for the crank & chain ring which may have been damaged in that horrific crash!)--including the desirable 'snake belly' tires. So if you have the stem and bar you are missing seat, light, and rack. V/r Shawn
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