62 Typhoon question

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So was this a one year only frame? I just picked this one up yesterday and haven't even aired up the tires. It looks pretty clean, but the seat and tires are newer.

Ya its a 62 only frame with welded kickstand..very clean bike.nice find

 

[Double straightup]

61 skipper and tornado and 62 typhoon all kickin back with kickbacks

 

[5782341b77vl]

VERY nice!

 

[Adamtinkerer]

In mid '61 they changed the frame to the later style, which was the '62 Typhoon frame also.

 

[GTs58]

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[GTs58]

In mid '61 they changed the frame to the later style, which was the '62 Typhoon frame also.

Do you happen to know when that happened or what serial number stamping dates these had?

 

[Adamtinkerer]

Do you happen to know when that happened or what serial number stamping dates these had?

I don't think anyone's figured that out yet. But there are examples of '61 Tornados, Skippers, and possibly Flying Stars with both frame styles.

 

[razinhellcustomz]

We’re all 1962 typhoons straight bar?

No. Some were cantilever frames. I have an early 63 and have seen some like the one that you have. Nice bike. Have to ask is bike for sale? I've been trying to find one. Thanks. Razin.