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1940 Girls Colson Blister Tank

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Colson Scout

I have here a Colson Scout that is probably the same year as yours is. I bought this bike as you see it
at Trexlertown back in 2011. Back then you were shunned and mocked by the other bike collectors for buying a girls bike.
Well, I bought it for $125.00, and I really like it. It is complete with the original Rocket Ray, rack, tank , speedometer, & the original Clipper Chainguard.
I will probably restore this one this summer, & good luck with yours!.............Wayne
 

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Thats a beautiful bike, Wayne! Is the paint original? Why do you suppose it had that chain guard and not the Turkey wing Blister type? When I paint mine it will be two-toned. I was wondering how the 2 colors were done, this is why I asked about its originality. Looks OG to me. I guess those who have girls bikes are comfortable with their sexuality!
 
Schwinndoggy

Yes, mine is all original with original paint. It has a SW Cadet Speedometer on it reading 980 miles.
The tires are very dried but functional Good Year.
Mine came with truss rods, do you think yours should have them?.
I will paint mine in the original colors, and I will be painting the rims the bright green.
I am almost done with the restoration on my 1955 Schwinn Deluxe Hornet, then I think I will start the Colson.
Keep us updated with you progress...............Wayne
 
Progress has slowed down a bit, been busy. In the last three months I managed to straighten out the Forks, get struts, Chainguard, fill a couple of holes (Tank, Frame) and got the Reflector for her. I have since bought another rear reflector that is like the one in the ad I will post. I still plan on Media blasting, doing some body work and getting everything rechromed/Cad. Had fun playing with some Bondo filling in the Tank hole and Frame hole near dropouts.

I have been thinking about the color of her! Kinda widdled it down to 2 color combos, Burgundy/Creme or Red/Creme, I think, lol. Any body got any color combo ideas?


Heres the rolling tab of stupid money I have spent!

Bike-125
Rack-175
Seat-100
Grips-20
Drop stand-45
Fenders-65
Light-90
Reflector-50
Correct reflector 75
Chainguard 250 shipped
Struts 60


$1055 total!
 

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Either combo, it's gonna be one sharp bike. It's only money, you have your health (an' a few nice bikes) you have everything.
 
I dont know about everything, lol. So i tore the old girl all down. Took the tin to the sand blaster. 50 bucks later she was all metal!
 

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Since rust never sleeps, i primed it! Came out pretty good! I plan on working out the kinks while primed, then paint. The primer i will two tone how i want the final product.
 

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As far as the running total,
1125 + 45 for tank horn
1170 + 20 for primer
1190 + 50 for blasting
1240
Doing something i love...
Priceless!
 
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Got some rage and johnny cash playin, beatin on the chain guard and drinkin beer! Guard needs some work!
 

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