Paint Codes for 1939 Colors

[1939wl]

Hello Everyone,
I am looking for the correct modern paint codes for the 1939 Harley Davidson Airway Blue (early H-D # 11601-34) and White (early H-D # 11648-X).
I have worked with John Pierce (Colorwrite) many years ago, but find that he has retired. Can anyone help with the correct match?
Thank You,
1939wl

[Chris Haynes]

I don't know of anybody anywhere who has modern paint codes for old H-D colors. H-D never supplied paint codes. Your best bet is to have a paint mixer match the color for you. Original cans of paint can often be found on eBay.

[1939wl]

Hello Chris,
Thanks for getting back to me. I have some original paints from the 40's, 50's, ( not those colors though) I was just hoping someone has mixed these two colors recently and copied down the formula.
If I had a good chip, or a sample spray out of the two, yes, I could have a local shop match and mix that way. I do not have good samples or chips of those two colors, however. White is surprisingly hard to match, as there are so many variables in shades that we call "white". I had worked with John Pierce years ago, and he always was able to match the correct color. That's why I asked here, I believe he is retired now.
Thanks again for your help, I really appreciate it.

[Peter Cooke]

I got told that whilst John is no longer maintaining his website he is still in business via telephone. Could be wrong of course.

[Steve Slocombe]

Airway Blue is the old VL Seafoam Blue rebadged. I had one of the old Antique Cycle Supply nos colour samples and matched it to a 50/50 mix of European RAL codes RAL 5009 and RAL 5019.

[1939wl]

Hello Steve,
First off, Thank You for all you do for our community !!!! Second. thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I had samples of the Airway Blue and White from Lonnie at Antique Cycle Supply years ago, and I'll be darned if I can find them ! I have looked everywhere (except where they are) and I don't throw anything out. I am familiar with the Pantone System and acquainted with the European RAL codes. Your info is invaluable. The VL Seafoam Blue/Silver combination is one of my favorites.
Thank you very much.

[Steve Slocombe]

Thanks for the nice words and I still have the Antique Cycle Supply Seafoam Blue paint sample if you get desperate.