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Colson project, show me your Colson Project!!!

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It's not talking, but here it is.
 

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Satisfaction is coming in small doses on this Colson but the innards of the forebrake are clean!
 
Here are my Firestone Flying Ace looptails. The plan is to make one as complete as I can with the parts that are there. Been delayed due to the neck being stuck in the fork. Doesn't seem to be much original paint underneath the house paint on either one. Always looking for the blister tank or drop stand.
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The neck being stuck in the fork wasn't the worst of the problems with it. It didn't take much to break the fork off at the bearing race. I doubt it, but is there any hope of saving it?
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A recent acquisition, Syclesavage picked this up for me w/ a bunch of other cool stuff. No numbers anywhere on it, chain adjusters look pretty unique to me. Original color seems to be a medium pale blue, sweetheart sprocket w/ straight leg crank ( at the plater). Anyone have any input as to anything about this ole Colson?

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My Goodyear badged looptail has arrived. So now I have to make two riders out of the three. One question I have is did the Firestone and Goodyear have the same parts? Wheels, pedals and seat?
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Finally got it rolling. Now I need a drop stand and better seat. Also a tank if I can find one.
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Colson Co. "Names"

A recent acquisition, Syclesavage picked this up for me w/ a bunch of other cool stuff. No numbers anywhere on it, chain adjusters look pretty unique to me. Original color seems to be a medium pale blue, sweetheart sprocket w/ straight leg crank ( at the plater). Anyone have any input as to anything about this ole Colson?

Post It Separate; Asking for Help on Info!!!:)

I have the Same Bike Frame with the Same Lugs BUT Name is: "Mars" by The Colson Co.

Very Rare with Few Information!!!! There are More Silver Rings than Mars Though!!!!!

They Probably Made Specific Bikes for Specific Clients!!!:confused:
 
Thanks Carlitos, Good info. I'll repost it, would like to see a photo of yours when you can. Can't get enough of these old Colson's.
 
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