1935 Colson - update 3/4 Finished!
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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.
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.
Re: 1935 Colson - update 2-27 New Old Hub
Good looking hub can't wait to see this one done :wink:
Good looking hub can't wait to see this one done :wink:
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.
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.
Re: 1935 Colson - update 2-27 More Sneak Peeks
Thanks to simpleman, this headbadge is on it's way!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ludwig-Bicycle-Bras ... 3efd21d736
Thanks to simpleman, this headbadge is on it's way!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ludwig-Bicycle-Bras ... 3efd21d736
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.
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.
Re: 1935 Colson - update 3/1 Which bars???
I got this Cool old Seiss bullet horn from Rusty513. It took some tweaking, but I've finally got it working. The sound is obnoxiously great.
Check out a short video of it here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16874980@N03/4398946139/
I got this Cool old Seiss bullet horn from Rusty513. It took some tweaking, but I've finally got it working. The sound is obnoxiously great.
Check out a short video of it here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16874980@N03/4398946139/
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:
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???
LOL!!!!!!!!!!GTCOMA said:I got this Cool old Seiss bullet horn from Rusty513. It took some tweaking, but I've finally got it working. The sound is obnoxiously great.
Check out a short video of it here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16874980@N03/4398946139/
Re: 1935 Colson - update 3/1 Which bars???
now i wanna watch that again!! :lol:necessaryevil said:
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.
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.
Re: 1935 Colson - update 3/2 Copper Cup Holder
So is this coming with you to Dayton on Saturday? Looking pretty cool so far.
So is this coming with you to Dayton on Saturday? Looking pretty cool so far.
Re: 1935 Colson - update 3/2 Copper Cup Holder
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)
necessaryevil said:
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.
i say you use another brake arm, cut it and weld it on the frame.
Looking good! 8)
