fordmike65
Riding a '37 Colson Imperial
While dropping the kids off at the pool early last Sunday morning, I received a text from @birdzgarage about a bike listed on his local Craigslist. It was early, tall and pretty amazing, so I cut it short and emailed the seller right away. Three tense hours later a price was agreed upon and Jason did me the favor of picking it up. Today I drove to his place and picked this beauty up.
It's been repainted, rear rim replaced and crossbars swapped at one time, but what was there and correct had me giddy with excitement. Yes, giddy isn't just for school girls anymore. Eventually I'll locate the correct bars and possibly find a matching rear wheel, but for now the plan is to enjoy it for what it is: A wonderful piece of American bicycle history.
If anyone cares to share any info, ads or similar bikes, please do. I'd love to see them and learn more about this amazing machine. Thanks,Mike
Pics from the original CL ad:
My road trip partner, George. He obviously wasn't as excited as I was, but more interested in napping and finding somewhere to pee.
Took a lil detour up Angeles Crest Hwy on the way home.
A few pics after swapping out those hideous crossbars for a set of period-ish bars and grips.
I guess they were right. It really is "All in the Crank-Hanger"
It's been repainted, rear rim replaced and crossbars swapped at one time, but what was there and correct had me giddy with excitement. Yes, giddy isn't just for school girls anymore. Eventually I'll locate the correct bars and possibly find a matching rear wheel, but for now the plan is to enjoy it for what it is: A wonderful piece of American bicycle history.
If anyone cares to share any info, ads or similar bikes, please do. I'd love to see them and learn more about this amazing machine. Thanks,Mike
Pics from the original CL ad:
My road trip partner, George. He obviously wasn't as excited as I was, but more interested in napping and finding somewhere to pee.
Took a lil detour up Angeles Crest Hwy on the way home.
A few pics after swapping out those hideous crossbars for a set of period-ish bars and grips.
I guess they were right. It really is "All in the Crank-Hanger"
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