Oh snap! Beater snap tank new acquisition. Colson?

[Tyberius]

Just picked this and a 60s Western Flyer space / sonic something or other (separate post). Pretty sure its a Colson / sister brand but will do a little careful paint removal around the head to see if I can see a ghost of the badge (missing prior to re-paint).

Has been painted over obviously. By the quick looks of it, the little bits of original paint underneath is pretty rough / non-estistant but will l consult the archive of paint removal and try a small section before doing anything crazy.

I think the tires need replacing .

 

[rickyd]

I've become a fan of the "custom" paint jobs like this. I'd remove rear fender, save it, wash it gently and see what survives. Seat looks useable a set of 2.35s if they fit and roll it.

 

[bicycle larry]

this one I picked up . no org paint under it , so its a repaint . your bike can be saved , so go that way from bicycle larry

 

[Frank and Pam Skid Kings]

Lose the basket, grips and tires. Mild wash, nice tires,grips, locate a front fender and you got a decent snap tank Colson with a lot of character. I'd keep it!

 

[fordmike65]

Love this paint scheme! Looks like they tried to copy the original.

 

[Tyberius]

Very nice- trade you pink slips

this one I picked up . no org paint under it , so its a repaint . your bike can be saved , so go that way from bicycle larry

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[Tyberius]

Love the green scheme- total baller ride there.

Love this paint scheme! Looks like they tried to copy the original.
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[Tyberius]

Updates and a question. An interesting blue on blue paint scheme beneath. So far have just been using a plastic scraper and going for the low hanging fruit of unbonded paint layers. I hate that you all might guilt me in to this as I go blind and insane.

So question: the head badge nuts are about 2 3/16” apart. I can’t see any ghosting of the old one. Anyone care to throw an opinion on which brand - Colson or Colson-cousin it might have badged under?