My OG paint Whizzer smashed as I was traveling to a show with it :(.

[whizzer kid]

Saturday the 1st was the first time I had ever hauled my 49 Whizzer on my bike rack. I had a vtg motorbike get together here in Buffalo , NY.
Went to work as I normally would on a Saturday. Left work and drive 2 blocks away , and at a RED light got rear ended @ approx 40 mph. I suffered neck and back issues I’m now having to deal with. And my work is labor intensive so it’s been a hard week. To make matters worse is the driver a younger male hit and ran. I did get his plate #, & witness.
I’m thankful I’m not more hurt for sure. But my Whizzer and bike rack took almost all the damage . And my geico ins. Is saying they only pay out 200$ towards my personal property, what the’heck!!

A few positive thing is I had her set up to ride, so many of parts like seat , generator and wheels were safley at home . Motor tank , WD new departure hub and some parts are ok. But rear fender, drop stand , and frame are totaled.

I’m not in a position yet to be looking for those totaled items at this time . But hopefully soon I will. If anyone has a lead on a OG paint WZ frame that would be very great .i know I’m asking for probably a rare find .
I did find a local bike shop that was kind enuf to write me up a appraisal on how much to fix it/ replace it would be . But still I’m not holding my breather that insurance will help at all.

(1&2 pictures are as found and after I rebuilt it.)

Thanks the Cabe for letting me vent here and possibly find these parts . This bike will be back on the road and passed down to my kids!!
Eric

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[bricycle]

Oh Man!!!! sorry to hear this. Hope you have speedy and complete recovery!
I have a WZ I've wanted to part with but is a creamy yellow repaint.
That's why I got out of whizzers/scooters even with antique plated (limited riding) the Progressive (cheapest) wants like $320 or so a year. Same as a full dress Hog!!!

 

[bricycle]

Might have tweaked your cars frame as well... my 86 T-Bird did.

 

[blincoe]

damn!!!! sorry to hear!

I am sure Ron Houk has some parts that may be the color you need.

 

[Connor]

So sorry to hear Eric! If there’s anything I can do to help - let me know!
-Connor

 

[kreika]

How do you not see a red car with a red bike on the bike??? What pos! Maybe after seeing the killer bike he just railed he panicked and ran?Hope you and your Whizzer get on the mend real quick like!

 

[blincoe]

I’m sure it was texting while driving

@kreika

 

[Frank and Pam Skid Kings]

Looks fixable and sounds like you are too. Best wishes for your recovery and I'm sure the bike will be back on the road before you know it. Just remember you can't keep someone down who doesn't want to be down. Maybe when the bike is fixed, you can track the guy down, have some caber's hold him and do a "burnout" on his face.

 

[kreika]

I’m sure it was texting while driving

@kreika

Totally agree!

 

[barneyguey]