39 Colson tandem

[rustyspoke66]

Bought this a couple years ago at the Seattle Bike Swap. Finally took it down off the wall, went through it and took it for a ride. Still needs paint and the correct saddles but for now it is a rider. If you have never taken one of these for a ride it is a blast too ride around the hood by yourself on the back. Not quite the chick magnet but I almost picked up a 70 year old woman hitch hiker.

 

[jpromo]

First one I saw in person had a single rider who sat a stuffed duck in the front seat, hands on the bars and all. Traffic stopper for sure

 

[rustyspoke66]

I'll have to give the duck thing a try. I think I am going to go with the blue/white with red pin strips. Of course I might change my mind but I found traces of blue paint under the fender braces.

 

[Boris]

Looks like you're getting pretty close there. Very cool. Looks nice.

 

[vincev]

Jpromo,I think thats the guy I got mine from in Michigan.Does he have a Cushman on a post in his front yard? He had a picture of him and the duck.He had two of them.

 

[jpromo]

Ha, yes, that would be him! Cushman and all. Right across the street from Jim's Vintage Bicycles in SW Michigan.

 

[vincev]

does Jim's have much good stuff .I've been there before but not lately.

 

[fatbike]

That is quite a ride. It is almost done. I've always wanted to ride one but havent had the oportunity. I don't it would be a good idea to pick up a 70yr old hitch hiker.

 

[1973rx3]

Could I see pictures of the rear handlebars and stem. I believe I have the correct front setup but not the rear one. Thanks LuisGT

 

[1973rx3]

Also you wouldn't happen to have a fork for one of these things with the 7 1/4" steer tube(about an inch longer than normal colson fork to make up for spacer and cog). The one on my tandem came fubared. I have a regular 30's colson set of forks but it has a steer tube approx 1" shorter. Thanks LuisGT