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Hi, Is someone able to supply me the correct fork tube length (marked in red) for the forks on a 1943 Westfield Columbia G519? I am trying to repair my original forks which someone previously cut and changed to a metric threaded end so as to use a different headset. I have a repair...

Hi, I have pulled the hub apart and I am inspecting each of the components on a Morrow/Eclipse 36 10 date code M3 rear hub. The brake sleeve is worn however looks to have never been grooved which maybe was the case with early ones?. The steel case that the brass is riveted to is cracked through...

Hi, I have an Morrow/Eclipse 36/10 rear hub date code m3 off a 1943 Westfield Columbia bicycle. I want to rebuild the rear hub and before I start, I wanted to know what the best way is to go about doing it. Are they simple ie just pull apart/clean/rebuild? Do I need any special tools...

Hi, Could someone please advise if this reflector is suitable for a 1943 Westfield Columbia bicycle? Thanks in advance. Brett.

Hi Everyone, I am in the slow process of restoring a 1943 Westfield Columbia. I have recently completed re lacing the drop center rim and have turned my attention to the hub center. Would anyone have a picture or pdf schematic of the hub components. I am seeking enough...

Hi everyone, I have a couple of questions about re lacing my drop-center rims. I have new 10 5/8 (270mm) length 10g spokes and NOS G519 drop center rims. I have re laced the rims and the first problem I ran into was the lacing style/pattern. I eventually realized that all...

Hi Guys, Is there some one who can tell me what the correct finishes are of the following parts: seat post, crank nuts, headset nuts and bearing cups, pedal metal parts, spokes. Thanks in advance, Brett.

Hi, Would someone be able tell me who supplies the correct 11 gauge spokes for the drop center rims? Thanks in advance, Brett.

Hi, I am restoring(slowly :rolleyes:) a 1943 Columbia. I have located a supplier of the 11g spokes but was wondering did the Military bikes have longer nipples? and if so does anyone know of a supplier for them?. Thanks in advance, Brett.

Hi, I am restoring a G519 Columbia bicycle that I acquired. I looked at the rims and am unsure if they are Military or civilian. The bike has been through a rebuild at some stage but retains lots of the original parts. The drop center rims are difficult to get where I am which make me tend...