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[Rustinkerer]

That makes sense. Another thing I was wondering was the rear drop design, did the early years have the rear exit drop outs with the adjusting bolts ? Or did Columbia use that design?

They did, earlier drops were pretty narrow, later they made a wider one, used up to around '50, on cheaper models. Fancy ones got forward drops, built in stand, & modern 1/2" pitch chain postwar. -Adam

 

[Oldbiscuit]

I’ve been playing around with the red Colombian. Added a springer fork, different bars, a tank and a different seat.Still a work in progress, but I’m liking the look. I’ve got a bendix 2 speed manual hub on it and new tires.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

You got yourself a great deal there! That's a nice Columbia you got there, and that girl's Murray is a pretty nice one too!

 

[Oldbiscuit]

Been playing around with it some more the last few days. I got the crank, peddles and chain back on as well as a chain guard off of a 59 Huffy. Rides nice, but I need to get a new shift cable so I can get the two speed working.

 

[rat krate orange]

My recent purchase today for a grand total of 1- 12pack of Diet Pepsi. A coworker found out I like building bikes and told me about a couple he had in the basement of the old house he bought. Said I could have them for a 6 pack of Diet Pepsi, but I felt generous and gave him a 12 packView attachment 179690View attachment 179691not sure what brand the boys is, but it’s early.

Could be a Monark, possibly a Roadmaster... Good luck....

 

[rat krate orange]

I want to build the red bike and use the fenders and other parts from the girls bike. So many projects, but I plan to retire next summer ,so I got lots of time to finish them !

Your gonna LOVE retirement.. Been since 2018 and i got more time to build and fix bikes... Good times... Enjoy...

 

[rat krate orange]

They did, earlier drops were pretty narrow, later they made a wider one, used up to around '50, on cheaper models. Fancy ones got forward drops, built in stand, & modern 1/2" pitch chain postwar. -Adam

I got a early 1948 with skip tooth and built in side stand... Pretty cool old Columbia you built up... RideOn....

 

[RSena]

My recent purchase today for a grand total of 1- 12pack of Diet Pepsi. A coworker found out I like building bikes and told me about a couple he had in the basement of the old house he bought. Said I could have them for a 6 pack of Diet Pepsi, but I felt generous and gave him a 12 packView attachment 179690View attachment 179691not sure what brand the boys is, but it’s early.

The girls Murray, is that a built-in head light? Beautiful bike ... my very first bike was a girl's Huffy ... didn't care I just wanted to ride. Loved that bike.