1934 Colson resto taking some liberties.

[rick whitehurst]

Looking really good. I think that you're missing the seat post tube insert that most of my Colsons have.

You are probably right... I may have one in my junk frame pile. Will dig around today.

 

[Dr.B]

hi,, I have a 51 monark and need a seat post for it. lucky 7 maybe nice to get it back more.. or no. can you help me? thanks!

 

[rick whitehurst]

In my search of the web for cheap 28 inch wheels I found a bike at Walmart called "The Hollandia opa" for $177.00 with free shipping. It has nice, decent 28 inch wheels. Paintable rims. Decent tires.

Seems to be a good option if I want 28s on a budget. And they will be new. Hmmm.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/28-Hollandia-Opa-Dutch-Cruiser-Bicycle/16539713

 

[Freqman1]

Looks like it may be a good option but two things; I would find out what the tire size is (what is on the side of the tire) so you know true height/width and size of axles. On some of these I've seen really large axles that would require hogging out your drop outs. The last thing is usually the quality is less than optimal but as long as it isn't an everyday commuter you'll probably be fine. V/r Shawn

 

[rick whitehurst]

Thanks freeman... Good advice, I'll do some homework. Here we are today... 100 degrees and I'm done for the day. For now I'm stuck with 26 inch wheels, wrong handlebars, and a few other wrong things but over time I'll buy the right stuff.

 

[rick whitehurst]

Pedals, tires and chain guard installed today. Handlebars on the way. Next pics should have a tank and battery tube. 28 in tires seem a necessity now.

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[rick whitehurst]

Btw... This is a Colson ROVER... Not a flyer. Can someone tell me what differences there were between the two?

Want list... One of those correct steel racks
A tank
A correct drop-stand.
Battery can.
Stencil or guide for head tube accent paint.

 

[rick whitehurst]

So next is bright red pin striping. I have an old 70 Schwinn suburban that has 27 inch rims... I may look into cobbling my old hubs into them. They fill to the fender nicely. I could paint them. Anyway here is my dummy tank and I may have found a real tank in good shape for 120.00. Also located a seat post shim tube in my junk pile off an old child's bike. Recovered the seat in luxurious fine Corinthian leather. (An old ladies purse from the thrift store). 5.99

 

[Cowboy in NC]

So next is bright red pin striping. I have an old 70 Schwinn suburban that has 27 inch rims... I may look into cobbling my old hubs into them. They fill to the fender nicely. I could paint them. Anyway here is my dummy tank and I may have found a real tank in good shape for 120.00. Also located a seat post shim tube in my junk pile off an old child's bike. Recovered the seat in luxurious fine Corinthian leather. (An old ladies purse from the thrift store). 5.99

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Looking Good Rick----Cowboy

 

[56 Vette]

Very nice build, love the color! Joe