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Colson Rear Steer

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jd56

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Will be starting on this project soon.
Haven't determined the year yet, my guess is 1938-1940.

As found
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Ready for packing...thanks XBPete for the help.

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The one issue that needs repair
The front fork is caddywampused
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It finally arrived and the revival begins.
Sending the fork out today to be straightened.
Working on getting replacement fenders.
But, started a little bit of cleaning.
Turns out the bike was/is maroon with white and black pinstripping.
Lots of years of faded and penetrated patina.
Not sure I'll get the color popping or even resurface again.
But, I'll attempt a crack at it.

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Been working on reviving the OG paint on this and have found little to save.
Even went to the trusty 3M heavy rubbing compound.
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Was wondering...did Colson primed their frames before paint?
And if so, did they use gray primer?
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Burned the paint here it looks like.
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JD- Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear eats you. But the kind of finish that you're getting has it's own kind of beauty too, don't you think?
It does, high expectations, we all get pulled down occasionally.

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That paint's the least of my worries on this revival.
I had the rear steer handlebar stem stuck and thought my talents using a deadblow could get it out with a few whacks, well I egged the daggum sleeve.
Must have gotten the stem angled some how.
Hurrying can be detrimental. Not like I can go find another replacement. Pisses me off.

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