I found another difference in the two Rudge forks. This one has the "slit" in the top to accommodate the headlight holder to have it sit properly. The one from the ladies (
the donor) doesn't, so I can't put the one back that was on it, nor an "R" one I had in my parts bin. 🤨 So much for a light going on.
Another interesting note on the two front fenders...the 1953 one is a little longer! I measured it, and then took a photo. Weird! Cost cutting a bit of metal?? 🤪
Anyway, I've decided to only use the fork from the ladies donor bike. I'll keep everything else as original as possible with the exception of being able to hang the light. Donor fenders
are a little nicer, though.