1941 ? BROWN COLUMBIA STERLING BIKE BALLOON BICYCLE

[tanksalot]

I just found this Gem Locally.This was a one owner bike passed on to a family member & then I was lucky enough to buy it. :mrgreen: . It had the wrong rack. wrong pedals but they are Schwinn pedals . incorrect light ,grips & a basket .. Im suprised the tires held air The good news is I think I have all of the parts to make this correct... if not at least very close to correct ..

 

[KC so-cal]

Re: 1941 ? COLUMBIA STERLING BIKE BALLOON BICYCLE

LUCKY!!!!!!!

 

[ratina]

Re: 1941 ? COLUMBIA STERLING BIKE BALLOON BICYCLE

Very nice, perfect patina!

 

[Bri-in-RI]

Re: 1941 ? COLUMBIA STERLING BIKE BALLOON BICYCLE

I hate you. That is all.

 

[old_skool]

Re: 1941 ? COLUMBIA STERLING BIKE BALLOON BICYCLE

Really nice score - looks pretty straight and should clean up nicely!

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: 1941 ? COLUMBIA STERLING BIKE BALLOON BICYCLE

Now that is something to get excited about!! :shock: Awesome find! :wink:

 

[tanksalot]

Re: 1941 ? COLUMBIA STERLING BIKE BALLOON BICYCLE

Tee hee lol .. Wait that isnt funny :mrgreen:

I hate you. That is all.

 

[BlueFlame]

Re: 1941 ? COLUMBIA STERLING BIKE BALLOON BICYCLE

Wow !

 

[rico]

Re: 1941 ? COLUMBIA STERLING BIKE BALLOON BICYCLE

Superb !

 

[B607]

Re: 1941 ? COLUMBIA STERLING BIKE BALLOON BICYCLE

That's a real classic. Prewar 2-tone brown. Nice! Gary

 

[Redd]

Re: 1941 ? COLUMBIA STERLING BIKE BALLOON BICYCLE

Nice, man! 8)

 

[shawn57187]

Re: 1941 ? COLUMBIA STERLING BIKE BALLOON BICYCLE

That's a dirty bike! With a little work she'll clean up nicely and still have a great patina Good find!

 

[30thtbird]

What a find! Beautiful man.

 

[ChicagoMuscle Guy]

Sweet bike, that's a lucky score.

 

[Pudge]

I think I've found my long-lost, lighter skinned brother! Resembles my Westfield Airider, doesn't it?
Yours:

Mine:

 

[1918 Ranger]

Beautiful bike. Man that's awesome. Sooo sleek!!!


1918 Ranger

 

[tanksalot]

Thanks for posting the nice reference photo..I dont think my bike had a factory rack ?? But Now I want to find a brown rack .. What are the pedals ? on your black bike..

I think I've found my long-lost, lighter skinned brother! Resembles my Westfield Airider, doesn't it?
Yours:

Mine:

 

[Bri-in-RI]

As previously stated, I hate you.

 

[tanksalot]

I have feelings you know...

As previously stated, I hate you.

And I like Columbias .. The photos below are for Bri :mrgreen:

Everyone else thank you for the compliments..

 

[Rustinkerer]

Lots of awesomeness in this post!!! :shock: Looks to be similar to my Westfield-built Elgin:

These can be dated by the letter at the beginning of the serial, 41 would be F or G, but I've been to lazy to check mine . -Adam