This is a 1950? Columbia that I picked up last week off of craigslist. I thought it was too good to be true and thought it was going to be a scam but it turned out to be the real deal. The guy I bought it from is the grandson of the original owner who had recently been moved into a family...
I am looking to clean a chain (or 4) as well......can I ask what a wire cup is and the process for cleaning?
I have tried white vinegar before with horrible results......the chains just fell apart :(
Awesome work and it has given me inspiration to get to work on my 2 Elgins, I keep thinking I need to take the seats somewhere to be re-upholstered.....but I think I will give it go myself!
Thanks!! Now that is awesome to hear!
Is there not a website that shows the serial numbers for Elgins?
For such cool bikes there is not much info on them!
I also have a cool twin bar that is on a previous page on this thread! I guess I am now a Elgin collector! :D
The toolbox one has a...
Here are 2 I have picked up recently, both are complete and I will post pics of them assembled.
If anyone has ideas on years and models.....please let me know!
The first one I guess is called a tool box Elgin
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I am not sure what type the 2nd one is......it at least has a head...
Here is my Elgin, Not sure of the year.......but this is pretty much my favorite bike I own!! It was in pieces, but all there when I found it.
Even the lock came with it!
Piecing it together pics: