1923-ish Columbia Motorbike build

[Velocipedist Co.]

Here's one I had

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Very nice! Did you determine the year of yours?

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

File dressed and ready for paint.

 

[Freqman1]

Very nice! Did you determine the year of yours?

I don't remember for sure but thinking '23 or '25.

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

 

[HEMI426]

Just curious should there be a thin jam nut under that top bracket, there looks like there is enough thread. Was there one on an OG truss. Might avoid any up and down movement. Great job, looks factory.

 

[Kickstand3]

I’m looking forward to this thread!

 

[catfish]

Just curious should there be a thin jam nut under that top bracket, there looks like there is enough thread. Was there one on an OG truss. Might avoid any up and down movement. Great job, looks factory.

No. No jam nut.

 

[catfish]

Beautiful work. As usual.

Catfish

 

[HEMI426]

I seen one on Shawn's bike (post NO. 10) is what made me curious.

 

[oldmtrcyc]

Wow, if this isn't coincidental! Today, I received a Columbia motobike that I bought 2 months ago. It is exactly the same color as @Velocipedist Co.
bike. I think after cleaning it up, it will be about the same patina! Nice work on the fork!