★★★1941★★★FINISHED!

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

1941 is probably my favorite year in History. 1941 is the end of an era. '41 is the last year of production for the Colson bicycle. Although they had a run from 1949-53 before combining with Evans...the cheaper visions could not compare to the over the top "Colsons" of the late 30's and 40-41. In my opinion the two best bicycles every build would be the Clipper and Bullnose. Built from the same frame, the Clipper and Bullnose have several key differences in how they were build, the tank being the most prominent. After a long hunt, I know own both the Goodyear Clipper and the Firestone Cruiser.

Not sure of my plans for this one yet...Probably nothing too crazy. That crusty house paint has got to go.

Possibly bare metal. I'd like to find a ton of prewar accessories to load it down with. All the bells and whistles!

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Also in 1941...what a crazy year.

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Tyler....that's nice

 

[fordsnake]

Beautiful bike!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Beautiful starting point!

Luke.

 

[jats]

WOW!! way cool!!

Troy

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Thanks guys! No chopping and welding on this one!

 

[kingfish254]

Love that bike as it sits, but I know that you will do it justice!!!

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Here we go again .....rootin for you my "Ten cent friend !

~RafaeL~

 

[Terry66]

Wow.....that is one bike I would love in my collection! I'll be watching this one for sure.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Killer bike! Looking forward to the outcome!

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Are you a "modern" young American DN??

I'm mid century modern....

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Considering most of my parts are already attached to the bike...I don't have a big parts pile for this project. I do have these. Nice OG jewel coke bottle grips!

Here is the Clipper. My plan is to get the bullnose as nice as this one.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

if there was a vote for nicest starting point, you'd get mine. That bike is a beaut.

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

if there was a vote for nicest starting point, you'd get mine. That bike is a beaut.

Well thank you!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Looking forward to this! Nice bike.

 

[Scribble]

cant wait to start on my build off bike

 

[MazdaFlyer]

Nice preview and inspiration photos. Neat bike as it sits.

 

[MplsCoaster]

Super cool tank, Bare Metal: Sweet!

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Super cool tank, Bare Metal: Sweet!

I think bare metal is the direction I'm going!