1962 typhoon question

[Gavin LaMay]

So I recently acquired a 62’ typhoon with the double straight bar that’s seized everywhere and the paint is pretty darn rough haha so I think I wanna have some fun with it. I wanna take some other parts and age them to match the bike. My real question is... will a normal unaltered straight bar tank fit the double straight bar typhoon frame? I don’t wanna buy one then come to find it doesn’t t fit lol

 

[PCHiggin]

A Deluxe Tornado or Flying Star from mid-late? '61 used the same frame as your Typhoon. I believe they had tanks,I know for certain these models with the old style frame had tanks but don't know if they would fit your frame. These bikes seem to be scarce but might be a source. Good luck.

 

[cyclingday]

If your Typhoon is the one that I’m thinking of, then NO, a regular Hornet type straightbar tank will NOT fit in your frame.
The Deluxe Tornado mentioned above, had a separation between the twin straightbars and the seat stays, that allowed for the use of the Hornet style tank.

 

[PCHiggin]

If your Typhoon is the one that I’m thinking of, then NO, a regular Hornet type straightbar tank will NOT fit in your frame.
The Deluxe Tornado mentioned above, had a separation between the twin straightbars and the seat stays, that allowed for the use of the Hornet style tank.

So,They DID NOT make a Deluxe Tornado with ‘62 style frame? Wouldnt surprise me to learn they used 2 different frames for the same model

 

[Gavin LaMay]

If your Typhoon is the one that I’m thinking of, then NO, a regular Hornet type straightbar tank will NOT fit in your frame.
The Deluxe Tornado mentioned above, had a separation between the twin straightbars and the seat stays, that allowed for the use of the Hornet style tank.

Is the one you’re thinking of?

 

[cyclingday]

Yes, that’s the one I’m thinking of.
I’m not saying, that there wasn’t any other models with that type of frame, but the 1960 Deluxe Tornado that I had, was equipped with a Hornet type straightbar tank, and the frame was made with the twin straightbars separated, at the seatstay union, so that the lower bars could be spaced to fit the tank.

 

[Gavin LaMay]

Yes, that’s the one I’m thinking of.
I’m not saying, that there wasn’t any other models with that type of frame, but the 1960 Deluxe Tornado that I had, was equipped with a Hornet type straightbar tank, and the frame was made with the twin straightbars separated, at the seatstay union, so that the lower bars could be spaced to fit the tank.

Ah well thanks for the info haha

 

[juanitasmith13]

I have your 1962 Typhoon; also, I Have a '62 or '63 Fleet with the faux Slim-line tank. Tank is ~16.5" long. I believe THAT tank or the Slim-line tank with horn could be mounted in your frame...

 

[GTs58]

A tank off a 61 Flying Star might fit. Twin straight bar but not continuous.

 

[Double straightup]

These continuous frames had bigger 9/16 tubes and the back is very narrow.. early tanks wont fit but as said above you can fit a slimline tank, never seen it done though..but have to weld on hanging tabs to hold it