Westfield Columbia fork tube length?

[DaGasMan]

Would this be the same length as a standard Cloumbia front fork. I have one I can measure tomorrow if that works.

I would try that one in the frame and see how it lines up. If it looks right, I'd go with it.
Here's a photo of mine pre-threading with the cut piece of the threaded part tied on
with string as a reference. I noticed the parts from the seat rebuild too with the OD green
painted frame with seat post and black painted pan bottom, along with the burlap and
chrome cured leather. Yes, this is how my mind works.

 

[DaGasMan]

Here's some of the photos Nate provided at that time.
Outstanding skill and workmanship. He also made sure
that they were straight and true.

 

[blackcat]

Hello @US042 ;
i just measured an original G519 fork, it measures 166 mm - 6.535 inch without the bearing.
Regards;
Serge

 

[US042]

Hi Guy's,
Brilliant help. Fortunately the cut is well below the thread area so it won't interfere with the graft but yes @Krakatoa I didn't think of the stem wedge and I will have to keep a eye on that. The next trick will be to find the correct headset type to check the finished product.

Many thanks to all for the input/help. Very much appreciated.

Regards,
Brett.

 

[Krakatoa]

Hi Brett,

I'm taking another look at your original post and looking at the fork steering tube as it stands. You mentioned that the fork is original to the bike but is this actually the case? I thought that the g519 had Incorporated truss rod standoffs. Perhaps it was also equipped with a plate type truss standoff?

Looking closely at the steering tube just above the lower race doesn't look good. There's quite a bit of deformation. When doing a repair it's not just about getting the overall length correct but also getting the tube straight and square to the crown. The upper race surfaces need to be in parallel with the lower race surface or there will be binding, that is looseness and tightness when you turn the bars. The proper way to repair your fork would be to replace the entire steering tube. This involves cutting the fork off at the lower race drilling and reaming the crown to 1" id and brazing a new tube in. This is an expensive and involved repair which is only suggested on rare and irreplaceable forks. I'd hate to see you go through the effort of repairing this fork, and potentially not have it be truly serviceable.

PM me if you want to explore some other options. I do have a suitable non-stand off fork that I could provide in correct length as well as a complete headset.

Nate

 

[WarbirdPatrick]

Hello @US042 ;
i just measured an original G519 fork, it measures 166 mm - 6.535 inch without the bearing.
Regards;
Serge

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Serge, How far down do the threads go?

 

[blackcat]

Hello;
Here it is, I hope this will help you.
Regards;
Serge

 

[WarbirdPatrick]

Hello;
Here it is, I hope this will help you.
Regards;
Serge

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Serge, Thank you. Any chance you have pictures of the head bearing group with all the parts for it? Im not 100% sure what I have is correct.

 

[blackcat]

Hello;
Yes tomorrow
Serge

 

[blackcat]

Hello;
Here are the requested photos.







Regards;
Serge