I'm new to Harley's. I've done hours of research and still can't find a definitive answer to my question. I was given a rigid frame from my father-in-law, Bob. The VIN tells me it is a 1970 FLH 1200. Bob says "there's no way. It's a 50s model panhead. 70s models weren't rigid." First two on VIN: 2A. The last two: H0. Members thoughts?

 

Last rigid was 1957. Your frame looks to be a aftermarket frame.

 

How's Bob anyways? ... Always liked that SOB

 

Agree.

 

Most likely aftermarket, but back in the day we would take part of the frame with the numbers weld on a aftermarket frame so we were somewhat legal.

 

Thats most likely a Jammer or Paughco brand frame. Definitely aftermarket.

 

Somehow you have a 1970 VIN on an aftermarket frame. More pics = more help.

 

Could it be a factory frame with a hardtail welded on like this one? Or does my front half appear to be aftermarket? I will take more pics of mine ASAP. Thank you all for your input!

 

100% aftermarket frame. Not a hardtailed stock swingarm frame. Paughco or Jammer.

 

While I won't guess on the brand, OPs frame is definitely aftermarket. Steering neck is not cast, there is welded plate for neck stiffener, no triangle at the neck and there isn't any bracket for the dash. Rest of the parts look cut from bar or plate. It not a stock style aftermarket frame. There might be little stretch and rake.