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1939

New for 1939 is the more streamlined dash with sharp oval indicator lights, arranged is such away to begat the nickname, "cat-eye". Also in the lighting department, was the introduction of the "Boattail" taillight, the body of which is painted to match the fender.

Universal changes: Stainless steel fender tips, fuel filters with compression fit bottom feed connection, extra large oil cup on front brake cable, drain plug on carb bowl, Russet rhino grain leather saddles, Neoprene covered spark plug cables.

Flathead, 45ci, 3 speeds
#
Price
WL Solo, high compression
212
$355
WLD Sport Solo
326
$355
WLDR Competition Special
173
$380
 
Servi-Car, 45ci, 3 speed and reverse
G, tow bar
320
$515
GA, without tow bar
126
$500
GD, Large Compartment, without tow bar
90
$515
GDT, Large Compartment, tow bar
114
$530
 
Specialty models
GE; W, (45ci w/6.8ci head volume)
WS , (sidecar 45ci)
UMG, (74ci Bosch magneto)
     
Knucklehead    
EL Special Sport Solo, 61" high compression, four speed
2695
$435
ES Sidecar Twin, 61"medium compression, four speed and sidecar gearing
214
$435

Sidecars & Chassis:
· LE - Sidecar single passenger
· M - Side van w/cover
· MO - Side van w/o cover

Options: Accessories are sold in groups: Standard Solo, Deluxe Solo, Standard Police, Standard Servicar, Deluxe Servicar, (G/GA or GD/GDT), Standard Sport Sidecars, Deluxe Sport Sidecars, Standard for sidecar or package truck, and your Deluxe Truck Group. Prices range from ($12.50-$47.00).

1939 colors
Black with Ivory panel
Teak Red with Black panel
Police Silver with Black stripe
Airway Blue with White panel
 
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