The radius inboard of the headlight opening is definitely sharper on earlier fenders.
Here's a pic for comparison with Brad's.
One could modify the later fenders, but it might be easier to swap them with the earlier ones. '54-55.1 fenders are likely scarcer than the early ones. If you find someone with a 54-55.1 who desperately needs fenders, you might be able to get some decent early fenders in a swap.
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