Colson project, show me your Colson Project!!!

[syclesavage]

Winter my butt your gonna have it done by next week there Mr.J

 

[rickyd]

Another Colson, after 6 days of looking at this bike it finally made it into stand. I will be disassembling for cleaning, bike sat in a smokers room it reeks and has a film of nicotine on it. I would appreciate any advice and or constructive criticism. Found an old page from 1911 on Howie Cohen website which states Simmons hardware sold bikes badged Banner, Laclede, and "Westminster" that year, made me smile. Everything has come apart easily so far except removing front wheel. Inside of tank has a considerable amount of surface rust, has anyone here used a product called Rustmort? supposedly stops and stabilizes rust, inside of tank only of course. Plans are degrease, wash, dry, then maybe mineral oil on a soft cloth rubdown. Thoughts? Rick

 

[rickyd]

Cleaned the tank today in wd40 rust remover stopped earlier than I might have but I can go back in later if I choose to. Rick

 

[rollfaster]

Rick, just keep going with the wd40- 0000 steel wool. Looking good young man. Glad to see you working on this one.

 

[mike j]

Nice find ! Looks like you got the good rack too, amongst other things. I've used Rustmort for years, good product, though a little pricy. Good luck w/ it & keep scrubbin'.

 

[rustjunkie]

A little progress, had to get it on wheels: that's when they start talking...still looking for a fork:

Fall back, regroup

 

[rustjunkie]

 

[Robertriley]

I never seen this tread before or it could be that I never owned a Colson before last week. I still need to add the rack, attach the 2sp and fix the original seat.
Before and After Shots.

 

[Robertriley]

 

[mike j]

Very, very nice & a big welcome to the Show us your Colson projects thread. I have a feeling that you'll be back. Colson's are like potato chips, you can't just have one.