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41 Westfield

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jd56

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Picked this up from a member...thanks Todd.
Started it's breakdown this week and to verify the original color.
It is obvious it was a deep red but, over time the frame and some parts has faded (or darkened to a mocha brown) from years of oxidation (possibly).
The darker color change is throughout on both sides so sunlight fading is doubtful. However unexposed areas of the frame (bottom of bottom bracket and what was covered by the tank) still reveals red.
I'm guessing the front red fender is original but, who knows for sure. Obviously the rear fender was replaced. That fender needs to be replaced with a match to the front.
I was surprised that this was a standard pitch. Just assumed it would be skiptooth for a Westfield Motobike.

This one will be a challenge with the assorted colors...but who doesn't like a challenge.
No plans to repaint...I rarely do repaint.

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Wished this winged tank graphic was more vibrant
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Interesting tank retainer mounting bracket
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The montage of colors
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A little WD40 bath
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Looking for the following parts:

-"Westfield" rectangle headbadge
*Dropstand and clip
*Matching red rear fender
*Matching red rear rack
*Slide rail seat
*Horn assembly
*Fender light


It's all about the Tanklights!!

How did I run out of room so fast?
 
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Hey john, I agree. Don't repaint. If you know me I love bikes like this. They get lots of attention in their natural state. Very cool bike. Rob.
 
I knew you'd like this one, Rob...thanks

It's all about the Tanklights!!

How did I run out of room so fast?
 
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Natural color looks great, especially with a bit of glow from a boiled linseed oil rubdown.
 
I too like natural colors that are found on 60+ year old bikes....but, the prospect of finding vibrant factory paint under all that grime or in most cases "patina", is so tempting to search for. With most cases being disappointed to not finding any.
I decided to try to find some of that factory paint this week. Hoping it wasn't a bad decision and I was please to find some.
Once revealing the unexposed frame that was covered by the tank...I had to move towards finding more red.

Lots of rubbing compound to remove the discoloration. And very sore fingers.

Three different colors in the beginning of this project.
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Ahhhhh some red was found. Not as vibrant but, salvageable.
And a color I can live with. Just hope the tank and chainguard will have the same results

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But, alot of the surviving OG paint found is now a dark brownish with traces of maroon.
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It's all about the Tanklights!!

How did I run out of room so fast?
 
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Taken before work this morning...up late working on this....big difference for sure.

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It's all about the Tanklights!!

How did I run out of room so fast?
 
Yes sir, always a nice reward for the sore fingers. The bike looks very nice. I've got a tank for that bike if your not happy with that one.
 
I'm thinking the tank will do well with what paint I can't revive to the dark Maroon found on the frame.
Spent some time this evening compounding one half of the tank. Awfully tainted in color but, it's supposed to be that way.

Now if you have the fenders that would match the frame color or the horn assembly then I might want to see them.

Before the compound started
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And some decent results
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It's all about the Tanklights!!

How did I run out of room so fast?
 
May have found some fenders...maybe.
In the mail as we speak

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It's all about the Tanklights!!

How did I run out of room so fast?
 
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