1935 Colson - update 3/4 Finished!

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Re: 1935 Colson - update 2-21

That skiptooth on the new crank looks killer. I would figure out a skiptooth drive train. The rear sprocket is not biggie, but the chain is $$$
 
Re: 1935 Colson - update 2-27 New Old Hub

Well, Since I want to use the Sweetheart Skiptooth, I am ditching the Nexus. It will have to be saved once again for another project...

Instead I am going with the old Morrow that came on the bike. Thanks to Rusty513 I got the parts I needed to rebuild it. I have completely torn down the hub and rebuilt it. It's amazing how well these old hubs are made. I also got some nice weathered blue Schwinn grips that will probably go on this bike.

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Re: 1935 Colson - update 2-27 New Old Hub

Nice stuff! Gotta watch this one.
 
Re: 1935 Colson - update 2-27 New Old Hub

Love the old hubs brought back to life! The Morrow is pretty bullet proof and if properly maintainted will last forever.

Kepp up the updates!

Joe
 
Re: 1935 Colson - update 2-27 More Sneak Peeks

Here are a few more sneak peeks, The Brooks Saddle I got from Kota that was on my Nirve seemed more fit for this bike.
I went to Cycle Sport bike shop in Loveland and they gave me a few freebies. These cool basic pedals, a wheels to use to lace my Morrow hub in to and a rim strip. Lacing the wheel gave me a little trouble. I thought it was measured for a cross 3 pattern, but it was a cross 4. I was about 90% finished when I figured it out and had to start over.

Now I just need to figure out the bars and clean up the chain.

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Re: 1935 Colson - update 2-27 More Sneak Peeks

It's looking nice man!

Would love to see some shots of your shop too...it looks very Monk-ish. :mrgreen:
 
Re: 1935 Colson - update 3/1 Which bars???

OK, so which bars should I use on this bike. Here are a few that I have to choose from. Keep in mind, I am willing to shorten most of these if it looks good. I know some look the same, but they all are at least a little different.

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Re: 1935 Colson - update 3/1 Which bars???

That horn sounds like Lloyd in Dumb and Dumber, "wanna here the most annoying sound in the world?" :lol:
 
Re: 1935 Colson - update 3/1 Which bars???

necessaryevil said:
That horn sounds like Lloyd in Dumb and Dumber, "wanna here the most annoying sound in the world?" :lol:
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now i wanna watch that again!! :lol:
 
Re: 1935 Colson - update 3/2 Copper Cup Holder

Check out this cup/bottle/coffee holder I made from an old copper Moscow Mule mug. My mom had this mug hanging in her kitchen for decades and she was about to send it to Goodwill.

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Re: 1935 Colson - update 3/2 Copper Cup Holder

So is this coming with you to Dayton on Saturday? Looking pretty cool so far.
 
Re: 1935 Colson - update 3/2 Copper Cup Holder

necessaryevil said:
So is this coming with you to Dayton on Saturday? Looking pretty cool so far.
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That's the goal. I just need to finish cleaning up a skiptooth chain and put it on and figure out a cool way to attach the brake arm ( or just use a regular strap)
 
Re: 1935 Colson - update 3/2 Copper Cup Holder

i say you use another brake arm, cut it and weld it on the frame. :D
 

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