Topic: 1953 Johnson colors – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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July 22, 2018 at 12:44 pm #10633
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I was thinking "all" Johnson’s of this era were "green" in color,
but evidently not. Is this a different color than the later
burgundy Johnson of the late 50’s?

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Vintage 1953 Johnson Sea Horse 3 Outboard Motor

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July 22, 2018 at 12:54 pm #79882
RICHARD A. WHITE
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The 1952-1955 used what was called SeaHorse Green, 1946-1951 I believe used SeaMist Green, not even close to the same.. I think those years are correct.

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July 22, 2018 at 12:59 pm #79883
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So, is that outboard "NOT" a 1953?

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July 22, 2018 at 1:05 pm #79885
Steve D
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If paint and decals are original it would be a ’58.
July 22, 2018 at 1:06 pm #79886
RICHARD A. WHITE
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Oh Heck no, 1958….LOL

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July 22, 2018 at 1:09 pm #79888
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I was thinking it should have been "green" if it was a 1953, but
then I googled 1953 Johnson’s and seen photos of other burgundy
and white Johnsons, lol.

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July 22, 2018 at 1:56 pm #79891
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It’s a ’58 model. Early Johnson JW’s had the pointy ears on the front of the motor.

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July 22, 2018 at 7:43 pm #79908
lindy46
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Looks rough, but for $50, I’d go for it.
July 22, 2018 at 9:37 pm #79916
garry-in-michigan
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I would prefer mumbles Johnson – If I collected Johnsons . . . 😆
July 23, 2018 at 11:46 pm #79990
2fast4me
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Really needs a bath, might not be too bad after cleaning up. No prop in the pictures and i hope the end of the prop shaft is not broken off. Jim

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