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Marque Remarks => Husqvarna => Topic started by: shorelinemc on May 12, 2010, 02:12:54 pm

Title: malcolm smith replica ?
Post by: shorelinemc on May 12, 2010, 02:12:54 pm

hey husky experts i brought in a 83 wr430 from the usa paint was pretty sad but on the tank decals along the bottom of the tank was malcolm smith within the decal was this a special malcolm smith replica thanks

Title: Re: malcolm smith replica ?
Post by: huskibul on May 12, 2010, 04:16:54 pm

  Hi shoreline,sure would like to see a pic if their's any chance before you do something with the bike/tank?,the only later husky i seen malcolm on was a 82' in on any sunday 2 but someone would know? cheers

Title: Re: malcolm smith replica ?
Post by: LWC82PE on May 12, 2010, 06:56:14 pm

There were lots of decals that said malcolm smith back then and im quite sure there was aftermarket tank decals with his company name in a corner or on the bottom as they were his aftermarket stickers he sold for various bikes. A photo would help answer it aswell. Its much the same as how you could buy aftermarket O'neal tank decals for the popular MX bikes and i have seen those with a small O'neal logo in the corner.

Title: Re: malcolm smith replica ?
Post by: shorelinemc on May 13, 2010, 09:04:35 am

bike has already been repainted maclcolm smith was thru the decal along the bottom of the tank

Title: Re: malcolm smith replica ?
Post by: huskibul on May 13, 2010, 09:15:15 pm

Sounds like he he had his own replacement decals(as pe said) yanks had aftermarket gear coming out their ears in those days,got me thinking! a malcolm replica would be cool !

Title: Re: malcolm smith replica ?
Post by: JohnnyO on May 13, 2010, 09:34:09 pm

Malcolm Smiths days were over by '83.. would be more like Dick Burlesons era.

Title: Re: malcolm smith replica ?
Post by: huskibul on May 13, 2010, 09:42:54 pm

 Yeah i'd say his competitive riding career was over but not sure how long his aftermarket business went on for? but i think either way he'll live on forever in dirtbikes history

Title: Re: malcolm smith replica ?
Post by: JohnnyO on May 13, 2010, 09:44:32 pm

His aftermarket business went forever.. they still make MSR riding gear.

Title: Re: malcolm smith replica ?
Post by: huskibul on May 14, 2010, 07:56:46 am

  Checked out MSR site(run by son) seems they only cater for modern gear, no retro/vintage. suppose thats where the big dollars are, dare say mal would have the odd WR 450 desert about somewhere though :D, the other manufacturer that i wish still had husky gear would be Pro-circuit they were the blokes with all the go fast goodies for evo huskys :-\

Title: Re: malcolm smith replica ?
Post by: HuskyPete on May 14, 2010, 08:30:34 am

Malcolm Smith Decal

(http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy94/HuskyRacer/1970s20Malcolm20Smith20Replica.jpg?t=1273789707)

Title: Re: malcolm smith replica ?
Post by: GD66 on May 14, 2010, 10:51:35 pm

What the...?? What the hell's that supposed to be with the wings hanging out of it ?  :o

Title: Re: malcolm smith replica ?
Post by: PEZBerq on May 15, 2010, 09:50:19 am

A trophy....what else could it be ??? ??? ::) Pray tell ;D