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Thanks for the link to your build junknutz. my problem is that I do not have a welder or the necessary skills. But I can cut the tube and cut new threads if only I can find the proper thread cutter.... :|

Thanks for all the comments....as far as selling parts...right now I am going to hold on to this stuff..I am fairly new to this great hobby ( or is it a sport? :)) I am slowly building my inventory and have found that having extra parts on hand to use on other builds is a good thing...If I do...

Clean and simple.......nice bike

Anyone know of any good, CLEAN, campgrounds close to the show site?????????????

Well I did salvage the rear rack, columbia chain guard, fender skirts and attached chain guard, truss rod setup, springer forks and a very cool fender light from the elign...then I see the reply from Black Monark about the floating hub...hmmmm...I didnt know what a Floating Hub was..so did a...

This is another CL find from a couple of months ago..These were listed for $50 each so I went right over. When I got there I saw that the bikes were way more rusty than the photos showed..I told the guy I was not interested due to the heavy rust. He told me that I was the only one that had...

Took some time out from the build off to check out this Craigs List ad. I ignored it for a couple of days because I have no more room for another bike. Finally I shot the guy an email to see if he still had the bike and to my surprise he did! Although I thought he was asking too much for it...

Re: '59 Kolumbia Klunker..progress Slow progress waiting for parts and painting.. Basic mockup..going with a Schwinn front fork and truss rods...3 inch riser bars...7speed hub and front drum brake..3 piece cranks Inspiration for the tank Going with a satin white frame with a red glitter...

Re: Draguar - The madness! The mystery revealed. Thanks for posting the headlight conversion...think it is possible to use some dremal tool to open the back more for more LEDs??? Love the build

Re: Draguar - The madness! The mystery revealed. I also have one of those head lites and love it and am dying to use it on a build...My problem has been what to do about a lens as the light has a sealed beam type of light and I want a nice glass lens...would love to see details how you guys...

Re: '59 Kolumbia Klunker..need advice on front sprocket choice Thanks for the help Brently...I think I am going with the 42 tooth and if I want to change I can order different size rear chain rings.

Re: '59 Kolumbia Klunker..need help with 7speed Thanks for all the advice about the non-turn washers..I found the Shimano website helpful and just ordered what I am hoping are the correct washers.. Now on to the next problem!!!!! I am trying to figure out what would be the best sprocket to use...

Re: '59 Kolumbia Klunker..need help with 7speed Thanks for the link deorman...I think that may help

Re: '59 Kolumbia Klunker..need help with 7speed Thanks for the help with getting the spoke lengths...they have been ordered. Now I am having a little trouble aligning the 7speed set up. The cable housing is pointing at an upward angle when the lock washers are put on..is there a way to lower...

Re: SCRAP HAPPY Looks fast standing still!!!!!!!!!!1

The tank came out great!!! WOW you get so many great ideas from so many cool builds :lol: :lol:

Re: '59 Kolumbia Klunker..spoke length questions Got a front wheel to match the sweet 7spd...also got shimano front drum brake..Now I am wondering how to determine the proper spoke length????????? Could use some advice..thanks Also tried another mockup with an old truss rod..or may try to...

tooooooo cool !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow..paint came out great on the tank..that thing is huge..I would paint the fender also..just my 2cents

Re: Decisions..Decisions - Bike Change I would like to use my one bike change option. The CWC turned out to be hiding lots of rust under the repaint and the build will take longer than I thought ( and I want to do it right..not a rushed job) I have been wanting a vintage bike that I can go for...