1941 crown but a major problem :(

[Marc's Classic Chrome]

Any idea what to do with the stem besides
Cutting it off ?

 

[Jesse McCauley]

I would think at that point you may have luck cutting the castle nut to get that top of the steer tube exposed.


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[cyclingday]

Yeah,
That Chrome is not looking so Classic anymore, Marc.
Lol!

 

[Adamtinkerer]

1941 Snyder built in Indiana btw.

 

[jpromo]

Woof--looks like somebody failed a river jump and just left it nose down. I'd start with cutting the top nut with a dremel. I'd be surprised if you don't have to cut the stem though. She's crusty.

 

[Mrcardoc]

Soak it with penetrant for a few days. Heat it with a torch until it glows. Let it cool down but while hot see if it’ll budge.


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[Axlerod]

I’ve always had good luck with the torch method but that doesn’t look promising. I’m betting on cutting it. You can save the fork and weld a new steer tube on it. This way the Patina’d fork will Match the bike.

 

[mrg]

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Nice “Crown” badge, so the Snyder NY bike has 2 connections to Indiana.

 

[Balloonoob]

I *think* i have the exact same fork in the exact same color. Pulled it from the free pile at a swap meet. If you end up cutting it and need one pm me and I can send it to you for cost of shipping.