Help Dating a Ladies CWC Roadmaster

[SindeAnn]

This bike will be a winter project. I've purchased the things that need to be replaced on it but I need info on correct color. I haven't found a picture of it in its original color so I don't have a clue what color choices I have. Anyone have any pics or info on the color that was available for this bike? Thanks in advance

 

[TieDye]

I have 2 charts. I will upload them.

 

[TieDye]

Here you go.
Deb

 

[SindeAnn]

Here you go.
Deb

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Thank you!

 

[TieDye]

Thank you!

You are welcome!! I love your bike. Please keep us all posted on your projects, especially this one.
Deb

 

[Beek]

You might get lucky and find og color inside bottom bracket if you take out the crank.. or on fork stem..

 

[Freqman1]

That color chart is from ‘38 I believe which is much earlier than your bike.? I would take Beek’s advice and check inside the bottom bracket or inside the head tube for original color. Then find a similar original paint bike for the pattern. V/r Shawn

 

[SindeAnn]

You might get lucky and find og color inside bottom bracket if you take out the crank.. or on fork stem..[/

You might get lucky and find og color inside bottom bracket if you take out the crank.. or on fork stem..

Great idea....why didn't I think of that??? I'll be taking it apart in a few weeks so I'll definitely check those locations while I'm at it. Thanks!!!

 

[SindeAnn]

You might get lucky and find og color inside bottom bracket if you take out the crank.. or on fork stem..[/

That color chart is from ‘38 I believe which is much earlier than your bike.? I would take Beek’s advice and check inside the bottom bracket or inside the head tube for original color. Then find a similar original paint bike for the pattern. V/r Shawn

Thank you. I'll do that

 

[TieDye]

That color chart is from ‘38 I believe which is much earlier than your bike.? I would take Beek’s advice and check inside the bottom bracket or inside the head tube for original color. Then find a similar original paint bike for the pattern. V/r Shawn

It's a prewar paint list, taken from the book. The steer tube is another good place to find the original color.