Seat pan paint color?

[Fred Green]

Hello,

While Bill is replacing the leather and redoing the pans, I am working on the undercarriage. I got it stripped and cleaned the other day and got it primed today. I still have some small nuts, bolts and washers to prime but I am getting there.

Fred
Sparta

 

[DaGasMan]

Looking good Fred. I’m having a bit of a dilemma with my seat too. Trying to mix civilian and military parts and having fun.
Could you measure the Frame bar ? I’m thinking put the two “fork” ends up against a flat surface, then measure the center line to the front bolt loop.
Thanks.

 

[DaGasMan]

Already notice a - .25” difference in the seat spring length .
Might be a problem for me down the road.

 

[Fred Green]

I will get on that in just a bit. I purchased some seat parts off ebay that I thought I could use as replacements. The threads ended up being fine threads not course.

Fred
Sparta

 

[Fred Green]

Here is the measurement.

Fred
Sparta

 

[Goldslinger]

Fred where do you get the yellow primer?

 

[DaGasMan]

Thanks Fred. This is what I’m contending with...
Pale green is civilian Persons, OD is from what
I believe is/was either a WLA or a Simplex = very
big seat pan and bracket for big seat post. Actually
very similar to a Persons Whizzer seat, Except it
clearly had Military OD and yellow zinc primer paint.

And where did you get that yellow primer ?

 

[Fred Green]

Hello,

The yellow is not a primer but a high gloss rustoleum. Cheapest thing on Walmart's shelves. I found a flat Aircraft grade yellow that was supposed to be a deep golden yellow but it was super pale. Totally wrong color. I went down to Walmart and found a yellow I liked, bought 3 different colors of, and painted it. The flat OD should cover it. If it doesn't I can always start over. I will get a picture of the can I used. I am very happy with the color. The original Yellow looked pretty glossy to. It definitely was not flat.

I had the fenders rolled and have done a lot of small misc stuff to the bike. The color is original. I did not mess with that. I will touch up some paint loss where the paint came of due to the fender rolling. I purchased a head light which was NOS and mint. I aged it a bit so it did not look out of place. It is coming along. I straightened the chain guard and need to get new bolts, and nuts for it. I forgot to get a picture of the reflector but did get it on. Next weekend I will try my hand at lacing a wheel, 2 to be exact!!

Fred
Sparta

 

[Fred Green]

Here is what I am using for paint.

Fred
Sparta

 

[Fred Green]

Hello,

Now lets get back to seat pan color! I just had my saddle returned to me from a refurbishment. Bill Strong, HUFFMANBILL, did the job and I could not have been any more pleased. My bike is rather worn so I needed it to look used and dark. This was an awesome job!!!! If I ever have another seat to get redone I know where I am going!!! Thanks Bill! By Sunday I should have it reattached to the undercarriage and by next week the wheels should be done!!

Fred
Sparta