1918 Columbia renovation

[blackcat]

This is my first attempt at restoring a bicycle...everything else has been larger. This is more fun because they fit in the house and I don't hurt for 2 days after working on them. I guess I get excited over little things.

Stay safe...wash your hands.

Some random stuff...

the old colors...
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And using @Bozman plans, painters dropcloth and a can of flex seal....Phil Swift would be proud.
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Fingers all intact...

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More cuts needed...

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I didn't get a pic, but I sprayed a final coat using the last of the can. I even made the rubberized canvas authentic by overspraying the gravel and dirt in! Cool thing, after the flap totally cured, it retained the shape of the fender perfectly!

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Hello Chad;
sykerocker must have been confused with your INDIAN 741b.
Regards;
Serge

 

[ChadC]

Oh...the mudflap pic. Ha yes. The 741. I think my daughter made mimosas for breakfast that day. Lol...

 

[catfish]

Bike looks better and better with every new post. You really should use screws for the head badge. If you don't have any, I might have some extra.

 

[ChadC]

I dug out the screws I thought might work and they were tiny, but not this small. They looked like bolts next to these rivets! Lol...spares would be appreciated, and I'd compensate. Y'all know better than I do, so this will be fixed immediately.

I've taken a few liberties here and there with things like the bell, glass reflector, drop stand, etc, but all the liberties I have taken are more or less period, AFAIK (which is limited, so I've relied on the good folks here).The fenders are not correct, but I'm happy with them for now. The seat I have on now is not correct, but will be my riding seat. A set of clenchers are on the way soon too.

I laced up my first ever set of wheels the other day. It took most of the day....it wasn't as bad as I thought. I'm pretty darn happy with myself learning something new, even if they are wrong! The front only need a little adjustment to not rub anywhere!! I haven't done the back yet as I have to remove the wheel to disassemble the hub and fix the parts so it spins the correct way when peddled.

I've honestly had more fun with this than pretty much any other vehicle I've restored!

 

[ChadC]

Rivets are out! Headbadge is safely stored away.

 

[Mercian]

Hi All,

In case it helps, this is the untouched badge on mine:

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[ChadC]

Huh....regardless if screw or rivet, the last pair were a tad too big.

 

[TonyD]

Huh....regardless if screw or rivet, the last pair were a tad too big.

I’m gonna look at my tiny pile of screws. You clearly need help.!
Chad, your bike is amazing. I’m silently watching your every move. Great work.!


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[ChadC]

Progress...up on her own 2 wheels again.

 

[ChadC]

Teasers...and some little liberties become apparent.