Can Anyone Help Me With ID'ing the Manufacturer of This Packard, Please?

[hawkster19]

Hey all. I know a lot of bike companies built bikes and badged them as Packard. Can anyone help me with this particular Packard and perhaps help me date it as well. This had rain gutter fenders, a destroyed painted wheel set, and a long spring seat when I found it. Thanks so much for any help.

 

[SKPC]

1935 Colson made. Nice! Replaced crankarms, original threaded axle stops. Sad anyone would scratch up the badge like that.

 

[tjkajecj]

@hawkster19 Nice start.

Were the wheels 26"?
I am guessing this was a transitional period for Colson from 28" to 26" wheels.

I originally had 28" wheels on my 1935 Colson, switched to 26", but have been unable to locate a set of 26" rain gutter fenders for it.

Were your fenders painted or stainless?

 

[catfish]

Colson

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Like others have stated, 1935 Colson.

Since Colson had both old-28" and new-26" motorbike frames by middle-1933, I do not believe that they ever built a so-called transition frame, i.e., one that was specifically designed to fit either 26" or 28" wheels, (and mated with a different size fork, to suit).

In another sense, one might say that every day is a transition, (in between yesterday and tomorrow).

 

[hawkster19]

Thanks, gentlemen! All that help is much appreciated.

 

[hawkster19]

@hawkster19 Nice start.

Were the wheels 26"?
I am guessing this was a transitional period for Colson from 28" to 26" wheels.

I originally had 28" wheels on my 1935 Colson, switched to 26", but have been unable to locate a set of 26" rain gutter fenders for it.

Were your fenders painted or stainless?



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They are stainless. I think those are still in my garage somewhere. I'll have to dig if you are actually interested in them. I think they were pretty gnarly.

 

[tjkajecj]

They are stainless. I think those are still in my garage somewhere. I'll have to dig if you are actually interested in them. I think they were pretty gnarly.

Thanks for the offer, not much a metal fabricator.
At least you confirmed they were rain gutters.

Tim