1940 Super Deluxe Columbus Cycle "Roadmaster" Autocycle rescue and bring back

[bobcycles]

Neat old bike that sat in 'as found' unloved state for over 30 years in a small collection
in Ohio. Had the opportunity to acquire this one and embark on a 'bring back' to orig of sorts.
As found had Lobdell Monark/Higgins? wheel set... Whizzer fender "bomb" Missing the circular
surround, shabby Seiss lights, painted over guard (chrome was shot it turned out) and painted
over rack (rack cleaned up 'ok'). Super rough paint front fender and no console buttons...a couple
of very minor cracks in the bar ends but harmless and barely noticeable.
I added a Pat Pending 1940 drumbrake Wheel set, Good year WW tires, nicer orig chrome guard, nice Seiss lights,
correct 40' profile drop centers, 40' ball end grips, original Fender bomb, and miracle of miracle.... a rare
black and red with gold pins front fender in NICE original paint to replace the beat front fender on board.
Resulting in a super nice bring back..oh and a rust free hanging cantilever tank (50% out there maybe
are no rust issues)....Bike really had a nice 'survivor' too nice to restore look ...about a 7 on a 10 scale.
Not many of these bikes turn up... here's some pix of before and after.
Last 2 pics were 'as found'.

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[detroitbike]

So that's the bike ...
Looks great

 

[Dave K]

Patina perfect!!! Fender match is unreal. Thanks for posting the pics.

 

[fordmike65]

@Obi-Wan Schwinnobi's gotta see this

 

[1motime]

Very nice! You have a real knack of bringing it all together

 

[bobcycles]

Very nice! You have a real knack of bringing it all together

Thanks all for the kind words! On a related note the bicycle has found a home with a local
Calif. collector and is in good hands with a fan of the prewar stuff

 

[SJ_BIKER]

Well done Bob!!

 

[OZ1972]

Wow a true black beauty , great job bob !!!!!

 

[BFGforme]

The idiot strikes again I'm sure..... LoL

 

[BFGforme]

Hopefully you stuck it to him good!!