Man or Woman Flightliner tank ?

[vpc66]

Sorry for such a newbie question, but how can you tell the difference between the two when off the frame. For that matter on the frame they both look the same to me. I ask because I bought a frame and really would like to put a tank on it, but looking at them on internet sales I have not notice a difference, what clues do I need to look for ?

 

[Wildcat]

I think the difference is in the angle of the headlight portion. The women's curves downward while the men's would be straight in line with the frame.

 

[vpc66]

Thanks for reply, will pay more attention to that.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Look closely at the bezels, you will see the difference.

 

[vpc66]

Ok, to be honest I had notice that, but always thought it was due to model change. I love the early Tank, believe I read somewhere it was only used the one year...if memory is correct 1958 ? Not my bike, but the tank I like most on the Flightliner, go figure I have not found one for sale and bet if I do it will go for a good amount....

 

[kingfish254]

I think the pic you posted above is a regular Flightliner tank that is missing the light bezel

 

[vpc66]

I would very much like that if it was that easy to modify to the look I like

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I think the pic you posted above is a regular Flightliner tank that is missing the light bezel

I agree.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I looked up more pix of that bike (HERE) and it has me guessing about the headlight bezel. I believe that it actually is a one year model like the ad claims. That's the only one I've ever seen like that. It does look cool though!

Here's an ad that I found also.

 

[kingfish254]

Learned something new. That's pretty cool.

 

[vpc66]

So this is the tank without the bezel, you guys made my day ! Don't laugh, but I like the look with out it on and not like I plan on a restore job...

 

[vpc66]

Oh no....post a reply only to see you guys had post with out me knowing... Guess I will keep my search going, knew I read that online but being new to the cruiser bikes I bow to you guys, plus you guys have built bikes I base my build thoughts on !

 

[ReVo]

Little bit-O elbow grease and the ladies tanks work on boys bikes too!

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[vpc66]

Cool, little DIY going on there, have any other tanks been modified to fit ?

 

[vpc66]

Thanks for above comments and help, but the wait is over...well part over. To my surprise a 58 model tank shown up on ebay and I bought it. I was only bidder so got it for 9.99 not counting shipping which is low. Guess they did not realize they had a rare tank only used on the first year of the Flightliner. Catch is, I need the light assembly to finish off the tank....wonder if I will still be alive when one shows. If anybody runs into one, PLEASE give me a yell !