Year and Model of this Harley?
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RE: Year and Model of this Harley?
The pictures of the two red bikes that JB posted, the top one is a 1949 and has a trim piece that says "OHV" on the front fender. The lower picture is a 1950 and does not have the "OHV". The picture of your Grandfathers bike does not have the "OHV" either. Of course he could have left it off after the paint job, but I doubt it because it would have left holes. My money would be that it is a 74 rather than a 61. There was not a lot of difference in price, and the 74 was faster and was just a more desireable bike. So, I vote for a 1950 74ci Panhead. Lee
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RE: Year and Model of this Harley?
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So my Grandmother's bike is either a 61EL or a 74FL OHV? Or we are still undecided?
So my Grandmother's bike is either a 61EL or a 74FL OHV? Or we are still undecided?
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RE: Year and Model of this Harley?
Wow.. She's a looker!!! [sm=loveeyes.gif]
And the girl sure is perdy too!
hehe
Definitely a hydroglide I think.
Duo-glides had the rear suspension, I think.
Cool ontop of cool, whatever that bike is.
[8D]
And the girl sure is perdy too!
hehe
Definitely a hydroglide I think.
Duo-glides had the rear suspension, I think.
Cool ontop of cool, whatever that bike is.
[8D]
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RE: Year and Model of this Harley?
Have no idea what year bike it is but I do know that is an incredible family picture. Wouldn't it be cool if Grandma could help ya track that bike down? 
Dave from Georgia
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Dave from Georgia
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Most likely a '50. The lower legs on '49s were not polished and were painted black. Not impossible to change, but not as likely. The trim stripes (Sgt. Stripes) were a popular accessory and very common in the day.