2013年4月13日星期六

HowStuffWorks 1947 Harley-Davidson Servi-Car -spun5

The 1947 Harley-Davidson Servi-Car, likes it predecessors, was intended for use by auto fix outlets to make household calls.

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If the mechanic could not make the required repairs with the tools stored during the Servi-Car's cargo box, he could hitch his mount to the rear bumper in the motor vehicle with a tow bar, and (assuming the car or truck was driveable), take the two of them back towards the garage. Likewise, it could also be utilized to supply the car when the do the job was completed.

Over the many years, Servi-Cars have been utilised for all kinds of chores, one particular of your far more widespread getting for parking enforcement. Our featured illustration was purchased through the Milwaukee Police Department for just that goal. Note the chalk stick connected towards the box behind the seat. Given that automobiles have been parked over the ideal (and consequently the officer might be wielding the stick in his right hand), the throttle is around the left. That necessitated moving the shifter to your appropriate, so this vehicle is set up just the opposite of most.

Servi-Cars were powered by the 45-cubic-inch flathead V-twin and generally fitted which has a three-speed with reverse.

The '64 model was the initial Harley with electric beginning. They remained in manufacturing via 1973, carrying the old 45 flathead for the end.

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