1937 Colson frame

[1918 Ranger]

Here is a Colson frame for a future build that I have acquired.

1918 Ranger

 

[fatbike]

Yep... that is a 37 double curve 20" seat-post tall frame Colson. Are there heads crew holes on the head-tube? Just curious since you have a name-plate taped to it.

 

[fordmike65]

Here's a pic of my LWB '36 Packard badged Colson I picked up from a fellow member a while back. I've found and installed the correct deep round fenders since the pic was taken. I have two more of these "rainbow " frame bikes I plan to build up after I find a few more missing pieces. Fatbike (Derek) is a wealth of Colson knowledge. I've consulted him countless times when working on getting my builds correct. What are your plans for this frame? I'll be keeping an eye on your thread. Good luck with your build.

 

[Adamtinkerer]

Not a whole lot of these lwb frames around either! I have one long (37) and one short (39), shown here for the Colson challenged who might find this thread later.

 

[1918 Ranger]

Here's a pic of my LWB '36 Packard badged Colson I picked up from a fellow member a while back. I've found and installed the correct deep round fenders since the pic was taken. I have two more of these "rainbow " frame bikes I plan to build up after I find a few more missing pieces. Fatbike (Derek) is a wealth of Colson knowledge. I've consulted him countless times when working on getting my builds correct. What are your plans for this frame? I'll be keeping an eye on your thread. Good luck with your build.

Ill try to build back original as best I can. Thx


1918 Ranger

 

[Boris]

Not a whole lot of these lwb frames around either! I have one long (37) and one short (39), shown here for the Colson challenged who might find this thread later.

Thanks Adam. Good to see the two side by side. Useful information!

 

[fatbike]

Cool to see your LWB Colson together Mike. How do you like the ride?



Adam thanks for the photos.

Throwing this out there, If you ever want to sell me back the blue frame I would be interested.

 

[Waterland]

What does lwb mean?

 

[fordmike65]

Long WheelBase. Or these are referred to as simply tall-frames. I'm 6`4", so these are one of the few prewar bikes I can ride comfortably.

 

[Machine Age Victim]

I just aquired this lwb badged as a True Value Roadway. I'd like to do a full restoration but I'm having trouble finding the original paint style, darts, ect. Thanks!