Intro from So. Cal. -

[low~N~slo]

Whats up Rat Rodders? I'm new here, checkin in from San Diego. First time buildin ol' school bikes, but definitely not the last.

I picked up what I think is a '40 Colson Standard Equipped Model 06260. As you can see from the pics she's gonna need some real help. Whats there is actually in decent shape, and I think I can have her in the wind again.

The horn tank is in good shape and when I cracked it open to see what was goin on inside I found, among other things, batteries...still in good shape,and check the date:

edit: sorry... :? tried to squeeze it so you can see the date (1943) click it for full size
What a time capsule!

I can't wait to hear a horn from 1940...You can see the rusty, cracked patina, you can touch the grips and feel the riding position, you can taste.....ooh no.....let's skip that one...but with this you can actually HEAR something from 1940. COOL!

Anyone knowing where I might find parts for this 'lil beauty hit me up. Any manufacturer & period correct parts will do. This model probably wasn't top o' the line, but I'll dress her up nice with Standard/Deluxe/Imperial model stuff to.
And if anybody can de-code the stamps on the bottom bracket it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
low~N~slo

 

[Rat Rod]

Welcome to the forum!

Your stands, your bike and your batteries are awesome!

 

[low~N~slo]

Thanks Rat Rod...nice to be here.

Just to clarify, that's a mirror behind the bike...there's only one stand & bike :lol:

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Welcome You got your self a rat rod bike and a set of rat rod batteries :mrgreen:

 

[Fireproof]

Hello and welcome to RatRodBikes!
The batteries are a trip! :shock:

 

[Rat Rod]

Ha Ha...it's been a long week. :lol:

 

[chimichanga]

welcome!