Rick,
One of our fellow members here is into 1970's bikes big-time!
You might be shocked at the thousands of dollars these
things can cost. Much like our beloved cars back in the
day, everything not needed was removed (exhaust manifolds,
SMOG systems, mechanical fuel pumps, original carburetors,
original distributors, etc. ). In regards to these bikes,
we all stripped off everything not needed when we were kids.
I'm just amazed to hear that from time-to-time one is found
with its original chain guard, front & rear fenders, seat,
handlebar grips, etc..
Guess some things just don't change.
Nuch