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1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« on: March 14, 2012, 07:15:39 PM »
I just got a new basket case. CB750 VIN number 2320757. 1974 right? Anyway the tank and paint "appear" to be original. According to my searches the 74's came with three available color options and one called "Freedom Green Metallic". I am not color blind but man I will damned if it isn't blue! Does this seem right?

 
 

 
 
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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2012, 07:38:34 PM »
'Then' and 'than' are completely different words and have completely different meanings. Same with 'of' and 'have'. Set and sit. There, their and they're. Draw and drawer. Could care less/couldn't care less. Bought/brought FFS.


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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2012, 07:39:20 PM »
I was gonna say, thats a 75 planet blue

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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2012, 07:41:17 PM »
Thats what I was thinking.

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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2012, 09:32:03 PM »
Nice score Branden where did you get it? I have a neighbor that has a planet blue K5 that she had restored. It's a beautiful bike unfortunately she never rides it. What are your plans for this one? Restore? Cafe?
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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2012, 09:39:44 PM »
Got it from a guy in Port Angeles for $325. No title. I plan on a modified stock daily rider.

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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2012, 02:17:59 PM »
Nice! Keep us posted on how the title find and transfer goes. Did you buy it from the registered owner?
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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2012, 02:24:47 PM »
Nice B. so did you pick it up yet?

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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2012, 03:50:07 PM »
tomorrow. Hopefully the title process will be long, painfull, and expensive. haha

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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2012, 06:31:44 PM »
Must be built after Sept 74 but before 75?

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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2012, 06:46:34 PM »
My K4 has a build date of 10/73 and the VIN is: CB750-23216XX

For those who like CB750 trivia ... The K4 was produced in four colors.

Silver metallic is the fourth K4 color, but it was only available on the Japanese home market bikes.

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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2012, 07:36:17 PM »
My K4 has a build date of 10/73 and the VIN is: CB750-23216XX

For those who like CB750 trivia ... The K4 was produced in four colors.

Silver metallic is the fourth K4 color, but it was only available on the Japanese home market bikes.

damn I would love to see that color.

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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2012, 07:42:40 PM »
I am sure John can dig into the archive and find that for you  ;)

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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #13 on: March 15, 2012, 09:41:18 PM »
Ok guys, I’ll do some digging around in the archives and report back ...
 




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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #14 on: March 16, 2012, 04:58:46 AM »
Ok guys, I’ll do some digging around in the archives and report back ...
 



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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #15 on: March 16, 2012, 11:35:47 AM »
Well, it turns out that I’m a little short on original Japanese silver K4 pics.  ::)

Hopefully this photo taken back in the day will get the idea across:

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The JDM silver K2 and silver K4 are closely aligned at first glance as they both retain the blue tank stripes and silver paint. However, with the introduction of the K4, Honda adjusts the silver paint code and changes the tank & side cover emblems to the later K3-K6 design. The silver K2/K4 paint differences are the part numbers, color code and name change. Also, some may find it interesting that the K3 model was not released in Japan. Anyone know why?   

K2: NQ = silver metallic custom

17500-341-670NQ  Fuel tank
83600-341-701NQ  Side cover, left
83700-341-701NQ  Side cover, right

K4: UF = armor silver metallic

17500-341-810UF Fuel tank
83600-341-701UF Side cover, left
83700-341-701UF Side cover, right

Notice how the K3 is missing from the Japanese parts book cover:




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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #16 on: March 16, 2012, 11:58:47 AM »
wow thats a cool scheme. I am actually thinking maybe, just maybe I found an inspiration for my rebuild....hmmmm.

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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #17 on: March 16, 2012, 12:59:12 PM »
Thumbs up John. Looked also and they might be really rare.Thanks again as usual for finding all that cool history. This site can't get enouph of that kind of discussion   ;)

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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #18 on: March 16, 2012, 02:30:20 PM »
No idea. What happened to the K3?
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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #19 on: March 16, 2012, 04:51:16 PM »
brandEn, It would be way cool to see a JDM K4 silver paint job reproduced. You might start a new trend around here for others to follow.  ;D 
 
Ekpent, You're welcome Eric and I’m glad you liked the historical info, most of the time it’s an enjoyable side hobby.  ;)
 
Stev-o, Seriously, I don’t have a clue why the Honda didn’t sell the K3 in Japan, I thought someone on the forum might know the answer.  8)
 
nccb, Was the picture of the JDM silver K4 what you were expecting to see?  ???


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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #20 on: March 16, 2012, 05:06:27 PM »
it was, but I do hope a picture surfaces that shows a little more of the color.  I wasn't expecting it to use the early decals though.  I have a freedom green currently(ish since its dented) but was thinking along the same lines as bran den, that would be a sweet bike to reproduce.

Did Honda make any other oddball colors/models that were only sold in select places?

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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #21 on: March 16, 2012, 05:13:45 PM »
It's very like the original Kawasaki Z1R colour.
'Then' and 'than' are completely different words and have completely different meanings. Same with 'of' and 'have'. Set and sit. There, their and they're. Draw and drawer. Could care less/couldn't care less. Bought/brought FFS.


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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #22 on: March 16, 2012, 05:38:25 PM »


Did Honda make any other oddball colors/models that were only sold in select places?

Yes, Polynesian Blue.  I believe it was a European only color, but available on a 450. I plan to use it on my K1.
Hino - any other info on this color?
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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #23 on: March 16, 2012, 05:45:46 PM »
OMG -Do not get him started----  :)  Poly blue in 71 is Kewl and is out there----somewhere-- That Vegas bike still out there John ??
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Re: 1974 CB750 Freedom Green Metallic
« Reply #24 on: March 16, 2012, 05:48:24 PM »
Aussie member mick7504 has a silver one, there's a pic of it in his avatar

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?action=profile;u=10780

There are more pics on the forum somewhere...

Almost half way down the page....

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=85462.msg982125#msg982125
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