Packard Badged

[fordmike65]

That's good to know. I will be much more suspicious if I come across other Colsons in the future. Bet on that. Poor manufacturing techniques I assume.

Not necessarily...Just a lot of stress on these long wheelbase frames. Maybe it's a good thing I didn't get this frame. I probably woulda snapped it

 

[Junkhunter]

I probably won't pick up any more Colsons even if I find them if that's the case. May I ask how big you are? Not worth the trouble if they're not built better than that.

 

[fordmike65]

Colsons are actually made quite well. Just something I've noticed on the bikes I have. By all means pick up Colsons if you come across them. They are definitely sought after by many collectors.

 

[mike j]

I probably won't pick up any more Colsons even if I find them if that's the case. May I ask how big you are? Not worth the trouble if they're not built better than that.

If you pass on the next one you find, I'll run up & grab it. They're fast becoming a favorite of mine.

 

[tjkajecj]

Think those are 38's. I have a couple of those as placeholders til I find some more 37's!

How can the 36/37 fenders be distinguished from the 38's?
I probably have a set of 38's that fit on my 37 as long as I place a small spacer between the fender and the frame.

Thanks
Tim

 

[bikewhorder]

If you pass on the next one you find, I'll run up & grab it. They're fast becoming a favorite of mine.

You'll have to out run me first. But yeah, they're all junk, don't even look for them, especially the early ones.

 

[tripple3]

I cleaned up the badge. I think it came out nice.

The original color appears to be black; one faint white stripe around the head tube looks original.

 

[tripple3]

If you pass on the next one you find, I'll run up & grab it. They're fast becoming a favorite of mine.

I finished putting together my Packard and I could see it being a favorite rider of mine.
I wet sanded it for smoothness not appearance. I cleaned everything up; regreased it and built it with some parts I had; along with some parts that came with it.

1936 Packard manufactured by Colson with long wheelbase.
It's a good fit and still very solid.

 

[tripple3]

I changed the kickstand to a taller one and it fits the frame better and I added a rack that I had from my Western Flyer.
I left the rack with all of its rust from storage for 70 years... I really like the lines and think it goes better with this bike.

The geometry of the frame seems to put me more on top of the bike than most old frames that I ride.
I like it and it rides no hands perfect.

From the other days ride without the rack.

 

[tripple3]

This bike rides really good especially no hands.

Backside green room on two wheels
Who sold Packard bicycles in the 30s?