Colson Flyer Lwb Single Bar

[Neanderthal77]

I just picked up this Colson at the Arligton Heights swap. I believe it is a '38, any other information would be greatly appreciated. Did colson have a camelback and single bar model? It was clear coated but you can still see the pinstripes underneath. I can also agree with people that the long wheel base bikes are very comfortable to ride. Not sure if someone stamped their last name and a number above the serial or if that is some secret Colson code.

 

[rollfaster]

These are very cool. I'm sure Ford Mike or one of the guys can get you straight on year and model. I almost picked one up last year that was a 37.

 

[mike j]

Nice looking bike, love the head badge. Great patina & those tires work well. Believe you're right on the year. Name & #'s look like an add on to me, unless they're a super secret Colson code. Have fun with it.

 

[tripple3]

Super Cool. I think june 1938
Someone has a WTB for 1 of these.
My 36 Packard is NFS at this time.

 

[tripple3]

Catalog shot

 

[fordmike65]

Catalog shot
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Close Mark, but that's from the 36 catalog. Still good for reference

 

[fordmike65]

No pic, but mentioned in this '39 catalog page as the Men's Single Bar Special

Your bike is indeed a '38

http://thecabe.com/forum/threads/39-colson-catalog.75276/#post-467115

 

[Neanderthal77]

Thank you for the replies and info. The catalog answered my question about truss rods. So this seems pretty original then? Here are pictures of the stem and front hub. Can't see any markings on the front hub. The Morrow rear has G4 on it. That would be the 4th quarter of '37? The measurement from middle of bb to top of seat tube is 20 1/2. The wheelbase measurement is 45 3/4 center to center on the axles. Thank you again for the info and replies. Here it is with the group.

 

[fordmike65]

Thank you for the replies and info. The catalog answered my question about truss rods. So this seems pretty original then? Here are pictures of the stem and front hub. Can't see any markings on the front hub. The Morrow rear has G4 on it. That would be the 4th quarter of '37? The measurement from middle of bb to top of seat tube is 20 1/2. The wheelbase measurement is 45 3/4 center to center on the axles. Thank you again for the info and replies. Here it is with the group.View attachment 350788 View attachment 350789 View attachment 350790 View attachment 350791

Definitely a '38 bike. Has the "low-end" front Colson hub.

 

[fordmike65]

Wait a minute......Is this indeed a long wheelbase frame???I thought they were only made 2 years,36 & 37?????