Paint Colors for the Hummer-Series Lightweight Models This Is a Work in Progress

Paint Colors for the Hummer-series Lightweight Models This is a work in progress – Version April 15, 2011

What colors were the Harley Hummer and related lightweight models painted? One would think this was an easy question to answer.

The Club had previously used Harley-Davidson’s General Engineering Standard 30143 as the authority for colors available on these models. H-D provided us a copy of the 1950-1969 sections of this document way back in 1983.

Recent examination showed a considerable number of errors in that document. We embarked on an effort to compare all other available factory documentation to produce a consolidated and authoritative list.

We compared GES with two other primary documents: The Legend Begins (99403-93), and 1958-1966 Lightweights Parts / Service Colors and Accessories (99444-93), both of which are still available from Harley- Davidson. We also used a number of secondary Harley-Davidson documents.

General Engineering Standard 30143 (“GES”) provides a comprehensive list of the “standard” and “special” paint colors used by the Motor Company for each year and model. The format of GES presents some problems - some colors were standard on big twins, but optional on Hummers, and the format does not allow for this distinction. GES is resplendent with typographical errors and other inaccuracies. Notably, it shows the Hummer “B” model in 1953 and 1954, but the B model was not produced until 1955.

The Legend Begins (TLB) was a tremendous effort to document the early years of the Motor Company. TLB documents through text descriptions, and Season Order Blanks (SOB) (through 1957), the standard production of each year and model. Mid-year changes, particularly “Spring Specials”, do not appear.

1958-1966 Lightweight Parts / Service, Colors and Accessories (LPS) focuses on the Hummer-series and Topper scooters, and does document, often with handwritten additions, many mid-year changes. Ostensibly, much effort was put into the LPS to make it as correct as possible. We now consider LPS to be the best single primary source.

Factory-to-dealer notices (FTD), and Dealer Order Blanks (DOB) announce “spring specials” and other mid- year changes. Unfortunately, there is no compendium of these, and some may exist which are not available to us at this time. Here is a list of document types used. Some of these auxiliary documents appear on our website.

GES - General Engineering Standard 30143 TLB - The Legend Begins (text description) SOB - Season Order Blank (from TLB through 1957) LOB - “Lightweight” Order Blank – Hummer & Model 165 – 1956-1957 (from TLB) LPS - 1958-1966 Lightweight Parts / Service, Colors and Accessories DOB - Dealer Order Blank – mid year specials ENT - Enthusiast, new model year announcement (typically September issue) FTD - Factory To Dealer letters ADV - Factory Advertising

The “Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club” presents our opinion of the correct paint colors for each year and model, based on our research of the information available to us. We present the information provided by the various factory documents. We discuss any discrepancies found between the factory documents. For mid-year changes, we present the date when the change occurred - when that is available. We do leave one or two questions unanswered.

The Harley Hummer Club, Inc. would appreciate any documentation which is not currently available to us. 1948 – 1957 Lightweights - General

These bikes had the gas tank, fenders, and front fork panel painted a “main” color. The frame, front fork, chainguard, headlight shell, battery box, wheel hubs, and other small parts were painted black. Wheel rims and handlebars, if not chrome, were also painted black.

1948 Model 125

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Brilliant Black Optional Colors: None

Factory Documents TLB (std): Brilliant Black TLB (opt): None SOB: Does not show Model 125 GES: Not available ENT: Not specified

Discussion The 1948 Model 125 was released mid-year, and was not included on the SOB. TLB references the 1949 documentation. ENT – April 1948, “Presenting the Model 125”

1949 Model 125

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Brilliant Black Optional Colors: None Optional Colors (May 6, 1949 - later): Flight Red, Azure Blue

Factory Documents TLB (std): Brilliant Black TLB (opt): none SOB (std): “Black Only” GES: Not available FTD: Spring Special: Flight Red, Azure Blue, extra charge

Discussion The FTD “Spring Special” was announced May 6, 1949.

1950 Model 125

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Brilliant Black, Flight Red, Riviera Blue, Sportsman’s Yellow Optional Colors: None

Factory Documents TLB (std): Brilliant Black, Flight Red, Riviera Blue, Sportsman’s Yellow TLB (opt): none SOB (st): Brilliant Black, Flight Red, Riviera Blue, Sportsman’s Yellow SOB (sp): Metallic Green, Flight Red, Azure Blue, White GES (st): Riviera Blue, Sportman Yellow GES (sp): Azure Blue, Flight Red, Metallic Green ADV: Dealer handouts, magazine ads: Brilliant Black, Flight Red, Riviera Blue, Sportsman’s Yellow

Discussion SOB: shows the standard Model 125 colors in a separate section. SOB: shows Metallic Green, Flight Red, Azure Blue, White in other models section, but there is no corroboration for availability on Model 125, except GES for Azure Blue. GES shows Azure Blue as special for Model 125. No corroboration except SOB other models section. GES does not show Brilliant Black or Black. We consider this to be in error. GES shows Flight Red as special. It was special on big twins, but standard on Model 125.

Question: Azure Blue was a “Spring Special” color for Model 125 in 1949. GES shows it as “special” for Model 125 in 1950. However, absent other corroborative documentation, we consider GES to be in error.

1951 Model 125

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Persian Red, Rio Blue, Sportman’s Yellow Optional Colors: Metallic Green, Metallic Blue

Factory Documents TLB (std): Persian Red, Rio Blue, Sportman’s Yellow TLB (opt): Metallic Green, Metallic Blue SOB (std): Persian Red, Rio Blue, Sportman’s Yellow SOB (opt): Metallic Green, Metallic Blue GES (st): Persian Red, Red, Rio Blue GES (sp): Metallic Blue, Metallic Green

Discussion GES: Both Persian Red and “Red” are shown. We consider “Red” to be in error.

1952 Model 125

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Persian Red, Rio Blue, Tropical Green Optional Colors: [Metallic] Marine Blue

Factory Documents TLB (std): Persian Red, Rio Blue, Tropical Green TLB (opt): Metallic Marine Blue SOB (std): Persian Red, Rio Blue, Tropical Green SOB (opt): Marine Blue Metallic GES (st): Persian Red, Rio Blue, Tropical Green GES (sp): Bronco Bronze, Marine Blue [Metallic], White ADV (std): Persian Red, Rio Blue, Tropical Green ADV (opt): Marine Blue

Discussion SOB has a separate section for Model 125. SOB shows Bronco Bronze as optional for K, OHV, G-GA, but not Model 125. GES shows Bronco Bronze for Model 125. No corroboration. We consider this to be in error. GES shows White for Model 125. No corroboration. We consider this to be in error. ADV – “For Your Riding Pleasure” (F-R1)

1953 Model 165

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Forest Green, Glacier Blue, Pepper Red Optional Colors: Glamour Green

Factory Documents TLB (std): Forest Green, Glacier Blue, Pepper Red TLB (opt): Glamour Green SOB (std): Forest Green, Glacier Blue, Pepper Red SOB (opt): Glamour Green GES (st): Forest Green, Glacier Blue, Pepper Red GES (sp): Glamour Green

Discussion SOB has a separate section for Model 125 standard and optional colors. GES shows “B” (for Hummer) instead of “S” for Model 125. We consider this to be in error.

1954 Model 165

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Anniversary Yellow, Daytona Ivory, Forest Green, Glacier Blue, Pepper Red Optional Colors: None

Factory Documents TLB (std): Anniversary Yellow, Daytona Ivory, Forest Green, Glacier Blue, Pepper Red TLB (opt): none SOB (std): Anniversary Yellow, Black, Daytona Ivory, Forest Green, Glacier Blue, Pepper Red SOB (opt): Forest Green tanks / Daytona Ivory fenders Glacier Blue tanks / Daytona Ivory fenders Pepper Red tanks / Daytona Ivory fenders Daytona Ivory tanks / Forest Green fenders Daytona Ivory tanks / Glacier Blue fenders Daytona Ivory tanks / Pepper Red fenders GES (st): Anniversary Yellow, Black, Daytona Ivory, Forest Green, Glacier Blue, Olive Green, Pepper Red GES (sp): none ENT (std): All models - Anniversary Yellow, Daytona Ivory, Forest Green, Glacier Blue, Pepper Red ENT (opt): KH/74 OHV/Servi-Car only – tanks one color and the fenders another (See SOB above)

Discussion ENT – September 1953 – “Presenting the 1954 Golden Anniversary Harley-Davidsons” TLB shows two-tone combinations for KH/74 OHV/Servi-Car only ENT shows two-tone combinations for KH/74 OHV/Servi-Car only SOB has a single consolidated color section. GES shows both “B” and “S”. We consider the “B” (1955-later Hummer) designation to be in error. GES shows Black for “B” and “S” in 1954 and 1955. No corroboration. We consider this to be in error. GES shows Olive Green for “B” and “S” in 1954 and 1955. No corroboration. We consider this to be in error. ADV shows Anniversary Yellow, Daytona Ivory, Forest Green, Glacier Blue, Pepper Red

Question: “Two-tone” paint schemes were available for other models. However, there is no indication that the “two-tone” option was available for Model 165. Absent corroborative documentation, we consider SOB two-tone schemes were not available on Model 165.

1955 Model 165

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Anniversary Yellow, Atomic Blue, Aztec Brown, Black, Pepper Red Optional Colors: Hollywood Green

Factory Documents TLB: "Written description for all models but Hummer not available”. SOB (std): Anniversary Yellow, Atomic Blue, Aztec Brown, Black, Pepper Red SOB (opt): “All Models” - Hollywood Green SOB (opt): Any combination of tanks in one color and fenders in another using our standard colors except Hollywood Green, will be supplied at no extra charge. GES (st): Anniversary Yellow, Atomic Blue, Aztec Brown, Black, Olive Green, Pepper Red. GES (sp): None ENT (std): All models: Anniversary Yellow, Atomic Blue, Aztec Brown, Black, Pepper Red. ENT (opt): KH, KHK, 74OHV, or Servi-car models, the tanks can be specified in one standard color with fenders in another standard color at no extra charge.

Discussion ENT – September 1954 - 1955 New Model Introduction issue SOB has a single consolidated colors section. SOB shows Hollywood Green for all models. We believe this does not include Hummer, as the Hummer was not formally announced until mid-year – February 1955. SOB shows two-tone combination, but ENT restricts to other models. We consider ENT to be controlling. GES shows Olive Green for Model 165. No corroboration. We consider this to be in error. GES shows Hollywood Green for Hummer, but not Model 165. We consider this to be in error.

1955 Hummer

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Atomic Blue, Pepper Red Optional Colors: None

Factory Documents TLB (std): Atomic Blue, Pepper Red TLB (opt): None GES (st): Anniversary Yellow, Atomic Blue, Aztec Brown, Black, Olive Green, Pepper Red, Tangerine Orange GES (sp): Hollywood Green LOF: Not available ENT: Atomic Blue, Pepper Red

Discussion ENT – March 1955 – “Announcing the New Harley-Davidson Hummer” TLB and ENT agree on colors. GES shows Anniversary Yellow for Hummer. No corroboration. We consider this to be in error. GES shows Atomic Blue for Hummer. No corroboration. We consider this to be in error. GES shows Aztec Brown for Hummer. We believe this is in error, and that Aztec Brown was only available on the Model 165. GES shows Black for Hummer. No corroboration. We consider this to be in error. GES shows Hollywood Green for Hummer, but not Model 165. We consider this to be in error. GES shows Olive Green for Hummer. No corroboration. We consider this to be in error. GES shows Tangerine Orange for 1955 Hummer. TLB and SOF show this to be used only on 1956 Model 165. We consider this to be in error.

1956 Model 165

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Atomic Blue, Champion Yellow, Pepper Red, Tangerine Optional Colors: None

Factory Documents TLB (std): Atomic Blue, Champion Yellow, Pepper Red, Tangerine TLB (opt): none LOB (std): Atomic Blue, Champion Yellow, Pepper Red, Tangerine LOB (opt): None GES (st): Atomic Blue, Pepper Red GES (sp): Sun Gold, Tampico Green

Discussion GES does not show Tangerine. It does incorrectly show it for 1955 Hummer. We consider this to be in error. GES does not show Champion Yellow for Model 165, although it does show it for Hummer. We conside this to be in error. GES shows Sun Gold as a special color for 1956 “B” and “S”. The only other use of this color shown in the 1950-1969 era is on the 1969 Aermacchi M-50 model. GES shows Tampico Green as a special color for 1956 “B” and “S”. There is no other use shown for the 1950-1969 era.

Question: GES’s mention of Sun Gold and Tampico Green raise the possibility of a mid-year special. However, absent corroborative documentation, we consider GES to be in error.

1956 Hummer

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Atomic Blue, Pepper Red Optional Colors: None

Factory Documents TLB – Atomic Blue, Pepper Red LOB (std): Atomic Blue, Pepper Red LOB (opt): none GES (st): Atomic Blue, Champion Yellow, Pepper Red GES (sp): Sun Gold, Tampico Green

Discussion TLB and LOB agree on colors. GES shows Champion Yellow for Hummer but not for Model 165. We consider this to be in error. GES shows Sun Gold as a special color for 1956 “B” and “S”. The only other use of this color shown in the 1950-1969 era is on the 1969 Aermacchi M-50 model. We consider this to be in error. GES shows Tampico Green as a special color for 1956 “B” and “S”. There is no other use of this color shown for the 1950-1969 era. We consider this to be in error.

Question: GES’s mention of Sun Gold and Tampico Green raise the possibility of a mid-year special. However, absent corroborative documentation, we consider GES to be in error.

1957 Hummer & Model 165

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Birch White, High Fire, Pepper Red, Skyline Blue Optional Colors: None

Factory Documents TLB (std): Birch White, High Fire, Pepper Red, Skyline Blue TLB (opt): None LOB (std): Birch White, High Fire, Pepper Red, Skyline Blue LOB (opt): None GES (st) Birch White, High Fire [Red], Pepper Red, Skyline Blue GES (sp) Nugget Gold (Hummer, Model 165, 74 and Sportster) ENT (std): Hummer and Model 165: Birch White, High Fire, Pepper Red, Skyline Blue

Discussion ENT - September 1956: “Presenting […] the 1957 Harley-Davidson Line” TLB and LOF agree on colors. GES shows Nugget Gold as special. This is the only use of this color during 1950-1969. We consider this to be in error.

Question: GES’s mention of Nugget Gold raises the possibility of a mid-year special. However, absent any corroborative documentation, we consider this to be in error.

1958 – 1965 Lightweights - General

During this period, all lightweight models were available in the same colors (exception 1962 Ranger). The gas tank featured a Birch White panel or stripe on the sides of the tanks. The “top” (remainder) of the tank was the main color. There were exceptions in 1958 and 1960. The color listed is the “main” color – the tank panels or stripes were Birch White. Factory documentation states “tank sides” or “panels” - “Birch White”

1958 Hummer & Model 165

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Calypso Red, Skyline Blue, Tropical Coral, Black – tank sides Birch White, fenders Birch White (fork panel white) Optional Colors: Hi-Fi Blue, Hi-Fi Green

Factory Documents TLB (std): Calypso Red, Skyline Blue, Tropical Coral Black – tank sides Birch White - fenders Birch White TLB (opt): None LPS (std): Calypso Red, Skyline Blue, Tropical Coral Black – tank sides Birch White, fenders Birch White LPS (opt): None GES (st): Birch White, Black, Calypso Red, Skyline Blue, Tropical Coral GES (sp): Hi-Fi Blue, Hi-Fi Green

Discussion Although the documentation does not show this, we believe that for the “Black – tank sides Birch White - fenders” combination only, the fork panel was also white. GES shows Birch White. We believe this only applies to the Black/White combination, as there is no corroborative documentation for Birch White as a main color. .

1959 Hummer & Model 165

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Calypso Red, Skyline Blue Optional Colors: Hi-Fi Red, Hi-Fi Turquoise Optional Colors (mid-year): Hi-Fi Coral

Factory Documents TLB (std): Calypso Red, Skyline Blue TLB (opt): Hi-Fi Red, Hi-Fi Turquoise LPS (std): Calypso Red, Skyline Blue, LPS (opt): Hi-Fi Turquoise, Hi-Fi Red GES (st): Birch White, Calypso Red, Skyline Blue, Hi-Fi Red, Hi-Fi Turquoise GES (sp): Hi-Fi Coral DOB (std): Calypso Red, Skyline Blue DOB (opt): Hi-Fi Red, Hi-Fi Turquoise, Hi-Fi Coral

Discussion GES shows Hi-Fi Red and Hi-Fi Turquoise as standard. TLB shows it as optional for big twin, Sportster and Lightweights. We believe the standard designation is in error. GES shows Birch White as standard. We believe this only applies to the tank panel, as there is no corroborative documentation for Birch White as a main color. The DOB is not the full Season Order Blank. It is marked “Spring Sales Boost”. We can not determine the date. We consider Hi-Fi Coral to be a mid-year offering.

1960 Super 10

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Skyline Blue Optional Colors: Hi-Fi Red, Hi-Fi Blue, Hi-Fi Green Optional Colors (mid-year): White + Hi-Fi Red

Factory Documents TLB (std) Skyline Blue TLB (opt) Hi-Fi Red, Hi-Fi Blue, Hi-Fi Green LPS (std) Skyline Blue LPS (opt) Hi-Fi Red, Hi-Fi Blue, Hi-Fi Green, White + Hi-Fi Red – Spring Special March 1960 (handwritten) GES (st) Birch White, Hi-Fi Blue, Hi-Fi Green, Hi-Fi Red, Skyline Blue GES (sp) None

Discussion GES shows Birch White as standard. We believe this only applies to the tank panel, as there is no corroborative documentation for Birch White as a main color. The “Spring Special” shown in LPS appears to have been a “reverse” scheme, similar to the reverse Black scheme in 1958, but we have no corroborating documentation. We defer to LPS.

1961 Super 10

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Pepper Red Optional Colors: Hi-Fi Blue, Hi-Fi Green, Hi-Fi Red Optional Colors (mid-year): Hi-Fi Flamingo, Hi-Fi Purple

Factory Documents TLB (std): Pepper Red TLB (opt): Hi-Fi Blue, Hi-Fi Green, Hi-Fi Red LPS (std): Pepper Red LPS (opt): Hi-Fi Blue, Hi-Fi Green, Hi-Fi Red, Hi-Fi Flamingo – Spring Special (handwritten), Hi-Fi Purple - (handwritten) GES (st) Birch White, Black, Hi-Fi Blue, Hi-Fi Green, Hi-Fi Red, Pepper Red GES (sp) Hi-Fi Flamingo

Discussion GES shows Birch White as standard. We believe this only applies to the tank panel, as there is no corroborative documentation for Birch White as a main color. GES shows Black as a standard color. No corroborative documentation. We consider this to be in error. Hi-Fi Flamingo – LPS notes this as “Spring Special” Hi-Fi Purple was probably a late-year introduction, which would account for the handwritten entry in LPS and the omission from GES. It was also used on 1962 Pacer and Scat models.

1962 Pacer, Scat, Ranger

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Skyline Blue, Tango Red Optional Colors: Pacer and Scat: Hi-Fi Purple, Hi-Fi Red Optional Colors: Ranger: None

Factory Documents TLB (std): Skyline Blue, Tango Red TLB (opt): Hi-Fi Purple - not available on BTF Ranger Hi-Fi Red - not available on BTF Ranger LPS (std): Skyline Blue, Tango Red LPS (opt) Hi-Fi Purple - not available on BTF Ranger Hi-Fi Red - not available on BTF Ranger GES (st) Birch White, Hi-Fi Red, Hi-Fi Purple, Skyline Blue, Tango Red GES (sp) None

Discussion GES shows Birch White as standard. We believe this only applies to the tank panel, as there is no corroborative documentation for Birch White as a main color.

1963 Pacer and Scat

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Black, Tango Red Optional Colors: Hi-Fi Red, Hi-Fi Turquoise

Factory Documents TLB (std): Black, Tango Red TLB (opt): Hi-Fi Red, Hi-Fi Turquoise LPS (std): Black, Tango Red LPS (opt): Hi-Fi Red, Hi-Fi Turquoise GES (st) Birch White, Black, Hi-Fi Red, Hi-Fi Turquoise, Tango Red GES (sp) None

Discussion GES shows Birch White as standard. We believe this only applies to the tank panel, as there is no corroborative documentation for Birch White as a main color.

1964 Pacer & Scat

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Black, Fiesta Red Optional Colors: Hi-Fi Blue

Factory Documents TLB (std): Black, Fiesta Red TLB (opt): Hi-Fi Blue LPS (std): Black, Fiesta Red LPS (opt): Hi-Fi Blue GES (st): Birch White, Black, Fiesta Red, Hi-Fi Blue GES (sp): None

Discussion GES shows Birch White as standard. We believe this only applies to the tank panel, as there is no corroborative documentation for Birch White as a main color. GES shows Hi-Fi Blue as standard. TLB shows Hi-Fi Blue as optional on big twin, Sportster and Lightweight. We consider this to be in error.

1965 Pacer and Scat

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Black, Holiday Red, Pacific Blue Optional Colors: Hi-Fi Red Optional Colors (mid-year): Hi-Fi Blue

Factory Documents TLB (std): Black, Holiday Red, Pacific Blue TLB (opt): Hi-Fi Red LPS (std): Black, Holiday Red, Pacific Blue LPS (opt): Hi-Fi Red, Hi-Fi Blue (handwritten) GES (st) Birch White, Black, Hi-Fi Red, Holiday Red, Pacific Blue GES (sp) None

Discussion LPS shows a handwritten Hi-Fi Blue. This might have been a “spring special”. Hi-Fi Blue was used on Pacers and Scats in 1964, and was optional on other 1965 models. GES shows Birch White as standard. We believe this only applies to the tank panel, as there is no corroborative documentation for Birch White as a main color. GES shows Hi-Fi Red as standard. TLB shows Hi-Fi Red as optional on big twin, Sportster and Lightweight. We consider this to be in error.

Question: Absent any corroborative documentation, we defer to LPS regarding Hi-Fi Blue, and consider this a mid-year offering.

1966 Lightweights - General

The 1966 Bobcat was painted a single color.

1966 Bobcat

Opinion of The Harley Hummer Club Standard Colors: Holiday Red, Indigo Metallic Optional Colors: Sparkling Burgundy

Factory Documents TLB (std): Holiday Red, Indigo Metallic TLB (opt): Sparkling Burgundy LPS (std): Holiday Red, Indigo Metallic LPS (opt): Sparkling Burgundy GES (st): Birch White, Holiday Red, Sparkling Burgundy GES (?): Indigo Metallic

Discussion GES shows Birch White, but there is no corroborative documentation. We consider this to be in error. GES does not specify ST or SP for Indigo Metallic. It was standard on Bobcat, big twin, and Sportster. GES shows Sparkling Burgundy as standard. Sparkling Burgundy was optional on Bobcat, big twin, and Sportster. We consider this to be in error.