Elgin Black Hawk & Columbia Twin Bar both READY TO RIDE !!

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tanksalot

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What a crazy week frist I buy a Elgin Black Hawk then Im offered this Columbia Twin Bar bike ..
I have never had the chance to buy either one or see one in person Then I get both in a week . :mrgreen: .Any one out there know How the heck do you get the Tank off of this Columbia?? The tank looks similar to a Columbia or Elgin Hanging tank with no top bracket to hold it on. The Tank has what looks like a Key hole on the right upper portion I tried a small screw driver.( very carefully & only for one try with no luck ) I suspect it needs a key.. Please any help on how to remove the tank would be greatly appriciated ..

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Day light before photo..

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Below is updated photos of the Columbia .. I Just need to add pedals & its ready to ride .. The speedo should work fine once I add a cable the clock is just for looks ..bummer .. But Im supprised I got this far on this bike .. :D

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The Black Hawk is just about finished ... :mrgreen:

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Re: Columbia Twin Bar & a Elgin Black Hawk

Yeah tanksalot...here's how you do it. Find a big box &... SHIP THAT BAD BOY TO ME!!! I"LL TAKE CARE OF IT FOR YOU!!! :shock: Nice pick'in brother...Pappy 8)
 
Re: Columbia Twin Bar & a Elgin Black Hawk

Sweet scores!!!
 
Re: Columbia Twin Bar & a Elgin Black Hawk

Wow--there are not many original dashboard bikes floating around. Amazing.
 
Re: Columbia Twin Bar & a Elgin Black Hawk

Yessir, that Columbia is supppeerrrrr sweet. It's going to look great all cleaned up. That dash and headlight are BANK. 8)
 
Re: Columbia Twin Bar & a Elgin Black Hawk

Thanks for the Complements everyone.. I found the key to remove the tank on the Columbia...The tank is off the Columbia bike & it now has wheels to roll on & the cleaning / restoration process has started on both of my new finds ..The forks are now chrome on the Elgin Black Hawk after removing the paint that was on the fork..... :D This is going to take some time ... :roll:
 
Re: Columbia Twin Bar & a Elgin Black Hawk

Both great scores. I am sure you will have fun with both of these bikes. They will be ready for another 50 years now.
 
Re: Columbia Twin Bar & a Elgin Black Hawk

Jaxon said:
Both great scores. I am sure you will have fun with both of these bikes. They will be ready for another 50 years now.
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Thanks, I hope they will last a while .. This is going to be interesting for sure to restore both of these at the same time..
I had a build off bike planned but I may have to sit out & watch the build off this time around .Or enter one of these as a restoration build ..
 
Re: Columbia Twin Bar READY TO RIDE & a Elgin Black Hawk

Heres the Columbia as of 5/28 I still have stuff to do like get the light & horn working adjust the bars & seat to my liking & add pedals. But Its all greased / cleaned enough for now I didnt want to over do anything.. :D

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Re: Columbia Twin Bar READY TO RIDE & a Elgin Black Hawk

Man...I love it. Now get her a pretty ring and settle down.
 
Re: Columbia Twin Bar READY TO RIDE & a Elgin Black Hawk

What a beauty!!!!
 
Re: Columbia Twin Bar READY TO RIDE & a Elgin Black Hawk

I wanted to comment on how awesome this bike is, but I didn't know what to write.
 

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