Original Metz paint scheme

[MAG473]

What is the original factory paint scheme for the Metz 22?

I see some cars with blue body frame and springs with black axles and cross supports.  Others, everything is blue except the wheels.

 

 

Edited March 30, 2018 by MAG473 (see edit history)

[MochetVelo]

The factory literature stated the body was "dark blue" and the wheels "cream". On the original cars I've seen, the axles and springs are also dark blue and all the pin-striping was cream color like the wheels. Everything that was pinstriped (except the wheels) was the blue color, and the Metz had a lot of pinstriping!  I found a good match with the Ford truck dark blue fleet paint. I forget the cream color I used, but I used "ivory" One-Shot lettering paint for all the pinstripes, and matched the paint to that. I painted my chassis and mechanical parts black. I think the engine was gray. 

 

Phil

[MAG473]

Thanks Phil.

[Jerry Alexander]

You asked me about the wheel base on m 1915 Metz Model 22. I checked today and it is 96 inches. Hope that helps and sorry for the delay in responding with an answer. Good luck in your rebuild!

 

Jerry

[MAG473]

Thanks Jerry,

 

      As I am finding out, the model 22 wheelbase was increased from 90" to 96" in 1915.  This was accomplished by moving the axle back 6", increasing the length of the radius rod and using a 12" longer chain.  In addition a longer runningboard and apron (between body and runningboard) was used.