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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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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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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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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