Uh Oh. Locked Columbia fork on new project. What to do?

[Jim Barnard]

Simple fix or a locksmith or just drill it out?

 

[Wanted33]

I'm new to this game, but I don't think drilling on that beauty is the right answer. I think that would really drop the value, but again I don't know much. I would talk with a locksmith. It may be a simple process for a pro.

 

[vincev]

Before you do anything you will regret get ahold of Caber Wes Pinchot.He may be able to make you a key.

 

[saladshooter]

WHO?

Before you do anything you will regret get ahold of Caber Wes Pinchot.He may be able to make you a key.

 

[THE STIG]

@Jim Barnard , i have the same ... w/ American decal on seat bar too

 

[the tinker]

Wes doesn't make Columbia keys. First off, remove stem and look if you can access the locking bolt. If not, Remove the fender and see if there is an access hole. For the life of me, I can't recall if it has an access hole, like Schwinn. If there is, go thru the underside of fork to slide pivot arm back. If there is a dust plug in it, carefully drill a 3/16 hole and insert tip of punch or whatever you have in hole and pry up, to remove plug. Don't jamb drill bit through, as it will hit cylinder and damage it. I've had several of these and they are nice bikes. Shown below is a 52 that I had. Blast some penetrating oil in key slot... you might be able the grasp that key with a good set of pliers and turn cylinder.

 

[Krakatoa]

Part it out!

I'll take that cool sturmey wide flange front brakehub...That'll come off easy!

I suggest figuring out what type/kind of lock they used and buy a suitable lock picking kit.

Real nice bike!

 

[Harley Mclemore]

i need the whole bike.

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[Wanted33]

I have a real question. Why would there be a need to lock the forks? I wouldn't think there would be a lot of fork burglars in those days, so there must be another reason.

 

[JimScott]

Youtube "Bump key"
Theres your answer, I do it all the time if needed.