1948 Whizzer Pacemaker

[locomotion]

I have decided to fully restore my 1948 Whizzer Pacemaker, everything is original, but it has an old burgundy paintjob. Original Whizzer loop built frame.
Anyone have the original paint scheme and exact color color code (burgundy/maroon)?
Engine is done, just needs a nice paint job!!!

tks

 

[Sped Man]

Post a photo dude. IF that is original paint I would avoid repainting it unless the paint is toast. Most collectors avoid repainted bikes. New paint can hides epoxy, crappy welds, bondo, plaster, and what ever else they had handy. It can be dangerous to buy a repainted bike. I know of one individual whose bike broke in half. It was fully restored. He paid retail for a Frankenstein bike. They covered up the cracks with bondo.

 

[locomotion]

Thanks for the heads-up dude, just need the paint codes and paint schemes as I am restoring the Whizzer for myself ..... not resale, but still want to do it properly.

 

[tripple3]

Will you will need a decal? Convo seller to see what other research he has done.
http://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1935-1937-cwc-seat-tube-decal.79278/#post-495243

 

[locomotion]

Will you will need a decal? Convo seller to see what other research he has done.
http://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1935-1937-cwc-seat-tube-decal.79278/#post-495243

I have the decals that I ordered from Memory Lane, 3 decals for the tank
Any other ones I should know about?

 

[Whizzerick]

I have an original paint '48. I've touched it up using color codes referenced in the late Bob Baker's newsletter. The '48 is a darker maroon then following years and has NO pinstripes. 1979 Ford Maroon 2J is a good match.

 

[Whizzerick]

Not mine:

 

[locomotion]

thank you very much Rick for taking the time to post
this is exactly the information I was needing
Max

 

[Goldenrod]

I have decided to fully restore my 1948 Whizzer Pacemaker, everything is original, but it has an old burgundy paintjob. Original Whizzer loop built frame.
Anyone have the original paint scheme and exact color color code (burgundy/maroon)?
Engine is done, just needs a nice paint job!!!

tks

A maroon is made in powder coat material that is an exact match to the lighter maroon.

 

[locomotion]

I never powder coat my bikes, but thanks for the clue