S model (Cooley) paint measurements?

[Frank Z.]

I've seen somewhere —either here or on the www— that someone had carefully taken measurements of the stripes and corresponding placements on a Cooley paint project, and posted great photos of these measurements. Getting ready to paint tank and front fender and sure could use the numbers. Anyone gotta link? Thanks in advance!

[Vmass]

I remember seeing those............was it Ed?

[Nessism]

My photobucket account has some photos, and I have more at home. Please check it out Frank and let me know what else you might need.

[Frank Z.]

Yeah. Ed, i have your photobucket bookmarked (great references btw), but i need measurements for tank and front fender. If you can point me in the right direction (or post here) will be grateful.

Snagged this tank pic from Larry Pearson's build... good start, could use a bit more info (esp. top of tank). Thanks guys.

[sharpy]

Mine are on my photobucket but its the OZ version. Page 2 they start

http://s125.photobucket.com/user/sharpywheelie/library/My%20Bikes%20and%20stuff/1980%20Gs1000st

[Nessism]

Uploaded some more photos here...http://s101.photobucket.com/user/Nes.../1000S%20Paint

Noticed some variation in the various 1000S parts I've worked on. When you go to lay down the graphics you will understand why. I used the kit from Reproduction Graphics and it worked out pretty well.

[Frank Z.]

Perfect!... thanks a bunch Ed.

Would be cool to do a red/white version, Sharpy... have yet to see one in the States.

[sharpy]

Perfect!... thanks a bunch Ed.

Would be cool to do a red/white version, Sharpy... have yet to see one in the States.

Yeah, there sort or rarer of the two models here. Even had a "expert" say to me that it wasntst a S as they never come out in red and white, What do you say to people like that?

[nvr2old]

These are the ones I took.
















Hope that helps. I used these as the basis for all 8 S's that I painted.

[Frank Z.]

Awesome! Thanks again guys. Time to mix up a bit of St. Lawrence white and Grabber blue; leaving this to the pros tho.

[chuck hahn]

I have the original scans....search Cooley paint codes found!!! Pics of the mix labels there. In the appearance section.

[Frank Z.]

Given Larry painted the covers and tail cowl last year, i'll have my guy match to these... but will def pass on the codes to him as well.

[chuck hahn]

Found the original pictures, so here are the scan from my 1979 Cooleys original factory paint.

[Nessism]

What tank are you planning to paint Frank? The original from when you bought Russ's bike? Rust bubble on the top surface and lined inside? If so, I did the derusting and Por-15 work on that tank. Saw the bubble but it didn't leak during the derusting process so I left it alone. Hopefully the metal is solid.

[Frank Z.]

Ed, i actually may have both tanks painted... though jury is still out on that front. Your tank is indeed solid; no issues there, just thinking a refresh would be cool while paint is mixed. Prudence tells me to shoot the original, and put the dough toward a new-ish motorcycle. Decisions decisions...