1941Squash Bird original hardware

[DANPATCH]

I have had this original Paint fender for years .Came off a 41. Has 2 strips one each side. It was held on with we use to call speed nuts. They were is auto body moldings.I still had some left over.

[Rubone]

Those two side strips were '38 and '39 Deluxe models only.

[DANPATCH]

Do you know if the side strips are reproduced

[Rubone]

Do you know if the side strips are reproduced

They are not as far as I know, and they are extremely rare.

[fxcw64]

Don't know if you are lookng for the Squash Bird as well and you guys know this stuff better then me -BUT just in case Carl's Cycle Supply reproduces them !

[Spag]

These are photos of what I think is an original squash bird and side strips on my 1941 Knucklehead.

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[Rubone]

I see the Eagle fender tip on there as well Spag, which didn't yet exist in '41, new for '42.

[Spag]

Robbie you are correct. The previous owner installed the Eagle fender tip bit it is a neat item even though it is not year appropriate.

[PRG]

Howdy chaps,

Sneak one in here while this thread is wandering off topic. Can anyone identify the source of the Chevron and fender strips affixed to my 41 FL? They were acquired NOS in a box in the early 80’s when this machine was restored by the previous owner. Thanks in advance.

[Rubone]

They are various parts of this set which was standard on '40 Deluxe package and available for several years over the counter. The shorter set along with the chevron on the front fender, the longer set on the rear fender.
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[PRG]

Thanks Robbie! This machine was owned/restored by the gent who has the 36 called Flying Cloud and this was his first of many Knuckles since.