Colson project, show me your Colson Project!!!

[Boris]

Dean-
Pretty sure that E=May and 1=1941. Pretty sure for me anymore=probably. I want that bike.

I guess Mike beat me to it.

 

[dfa242]

If that's an E1, I'd say May of '41. And yes, I want her

Yes, it says E1 and No, ya' can't have her

Thanks Mike.

 

[dfa242]

Dean-
Pretty sure that E=May and 1=1941. Pretty sure for me anymore=probably. I want that bike.

I guess Mike beat me to it.

Well at least you guys agree!
Thanks Dave.

 

[fordmike65]

Looks similar to these from the '40 catalog. Most likely the 06160 due to enameled rims instead of chrome plated, tho scheme is a little different.

 

[the tinker]

Going to add this to the Colson thread. This will be a future project.
Got this today at the Rockford Ill. Show. The tank is pretty clean inside. Some pits but no heavy rust.
This bike is definitely a oxalic acid candidate. Plenty of original paint and graphics there.
Serial numbers would not show up in a photo but they are: 31395 over the letters L C. Crudely stamped. Original headbadge missing. Anyone guess the year?
This bike goes on the "list". Maybe I will get to it next summer.....

 

[Boris]

Nice score and nice original paint Tinker. That "C" might be a "0". In which case yours would have been built in December 1940. Refer to post 171 at the top of this page for reference on code.

 

[vincev]

Good find Tinker.I saw pics of the show and didnt see any old ballooners.

 

[bentwoody66]

What is that badge? Looks like a Simmons

 

[the tinker]

What is that badge? Looks like a Simmons

Wrong badge on bike. Holes don't match up. It says"General" American Beauty.

 

[mike j]

Picked up this 35 Colson at StevieZ's grand opening. Got the tank & chain guard from other Caber's. I like the look of this one, believe it to be a very early Colson ballooner. Fenders are rain gutters, Flyer head badge. It'll be a fun winter project.