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Rectangular toolbox for trade

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  • Rectangular toolbox for trade

    I have a very nice original rectangular toolbox for a 45. I need one for a knuckle, which mounts differently. Would like to work out a trade and I'll throw in some loot if the knuck toolbox is nice.

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    greyfellow

    I have a early knuckle square toolbox I would possibly trade. Jerry

    hd36ohv@yahoodotcom

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    • #3
      Thanks Jerry. Sent the photos via email. If it doesn't work out, here are photos. The little over-center bracket is detached at one end. pretty easy fix I think.
      Attached Files

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      • #4
        Also needed for 39 knucklehead:

        bowl for m5 carb
        fender light
        inner primary
        complete rear brake assembly

        Have some other stuff for trade.

        %oldmtrcyc@msn.com remove the %

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        • #5
          I am curious how something like that mounts on a 45. I am piecing together a '40 from scratch, which is the last year for the rectangular toolbox. I don't see any sort of mount on the frame and have never seen a mount sold separately like the '41-up, so I'm not sure if the mount was cut off or what? Can anybody give me some insight?

          Mike

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          • #6
            45 frames (1937-1940) had "two toolbox mounting bracket tabs on the left side of the frame" (from Palmer's book). I don't have a photo, nor does the book, but I think these tabs are on the seat stay, as the box mounts high to clear the primary below. I am GUESSING that there is a bracket that mounts to the tabs and then the toolbox mounts to the bracket. I am sure somebody knows!

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            • #7
              45's on ebay

              Here are couple of pre-war 45's on ebay right now... it is hard to see the details though.

              120233842262 '37 WLD
              130204679808 '39 WL

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              • #8
                Thanks for the links, it's good to see pictures of bikes in that era to get an idea what mine is supposed to look like. I only see one tab on the left side, and it doesn't look like anything was cut off in that area. I think you are right, there has to be some sort of bolt-on bracket to mount the thing.

                Mike

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