Columbia Convertible Commuter

[TRM]

I built this one last summer. It started as a girls 1962 Columbia Firebolt. I added one of my TRM Convertible Tanks, some 700c wheels and some modern components to create a commuter bike.

This is where it started.

This is where it finished.

 

[rustjunkie]

 

[fordmike65]

I'm gonna buy stock in crappy 60's girl's frames. That thing is amazing. It takes a true artist with real vision to turn a turd into that beautiful machine. Does it ride as good as it looks?

 

[Dale Alan]

That is a work of art,beautiful job. I wish I had the talent to do something like that.

 

[TRM]

That's great!

I'm gonna buy stock in crappy 60's girl's frames. That thing is amazing. It takes a true artist with real vision to turn a turd into that beautiful machine. Does it ride as good as it looks?

Thanks, it rides good and accelerates quick but it does have some frame flex that feels a little weird at times. It weighs in at just over 30lb.

That is a work of art,beautiful job. I wish I had the talent to do something like that.

Thank you. I'm sure that you could build a bike like this too.

 

[spoker]

you should name the bike AWESOME!!

 

[Awhipple]

Wow!

 

[Cory]

I can't get enough of that bike, do you have some more pictures. ...please! Some in the wild perhaps?

 

[TRM]

Here's a video that has more studio photos in it. I don't have any pictures in the wild but I need to do that. I'll try to get it out for some photos soon and post a couple here. Thanks!

 

[cds2323]

That may be my favorites of all the conversions you've done. Really like the built in rack on those frames.
Can't remember but I think there is clearance inside tank for a top bar to be welded to frame for reinforcement? Lessen the frame flex.