Shelby-badged Serial Numbers-Prewar

[metalchewy]

I believe that that 26” balloon tire frame style is post-war, like 1946–G, or there abouts.

Interesting that the stamper, or someone else (QA or an owner?) saw the half-G stamp on the left, so apparently added another full-G stamp (1/4”?) on the right.

Forgot to say, Thank You for the quick response. I appreciate it.

 

[SKPC]

The B, C, G, J & K prefixes with the 5-digit numbers may be the most difficult to pin down moving forward in terms of when/why and for who. From 41/42 on (it appears), AFTER the V (760,000-1,000,000) and then the below W showing 1,000,000+ numbers seem to have been followed by the "B" + 5-digit serials during or through 41-45 along with C,G,J & K. The "P" prefix used during 1936 was then resurrected and used once more. (see below) These B-5 digit and P-7 digit serial numbers are possibly during & post war, They are certainly confusing to me as well as others... The P1215104 is the highest clear stamp over 1,000,000 yet...any thoughts or insights on these two examples below ?

 

[SKPC]

@TOCKubin 's bike

 

[Mikexz]

ill post serial # later

 

[SKPC]

Below thus far of known numbers in summary. ^^^ looking forward to these above bikes' serial#'s..

Single letter/5 digit serial numbers so far. Complete assumption these are put together during the war.

Any and all thoughts appreciated regarding Shelby Serial numbers and their origins. Where are the 900k bikes?

 

[Mikexz]

Sorry about the wait and the quality of the picture #X28711..both bikes are the same before and after oxcialic acid bath

 

[ian]

So, maybe '46? I have a '47 tank bike that's similar.

 

[SKPC]

 

[SKPC]

 

[Papa Ed]

Here is my Pirate badged Shelby.