There were no traces of decals on my 1950 HD-25.
Me thinks it was repainted at one time.
I took photos of my HS / HD line-up to compare
decals. Most decals are in rough shape, but there
are two different styles in the bunch.
Also found out that the 1950 HD-25 has
"Use Hypoid Oil" by the large L.U., upper screw.
The pre-50 all had a small upper screw and no wording.
Also learned that the 1941 HS-20 and 1946 HD-25 had
the tanks that took smaller gas caps than the 1947 & 1950
in my line-up.
Lastly, found out when I was going to swap an older,
non dented tank to replace the dented tank on the 1950 HD,
that the 1950 tank was a lightweight aluminum, stamped,
one piece tank, and the pre 1950 tanks were all heavy,
cast, two piece aluminum tanks.
Was 1950 the first year Johnson use Hypoid gear lube?
Anyone have a 1950 HD-25 with original decals to look at?
Thanks!
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