Firebolt / Newsboy Special Gallery

[kingfish254]

It seems like it has been raining Columbia Firebolts on RRB lately. These frames are almost as unique as Spaceliner, so they ought to have a gallery of their own too. This gallery should include the 1963 Newsboy Specials that shared the same integrated rack frame.

I love the integrated rear rack. I wonder if 30 years from now the Panama Jack frames will be coveted for the same reason.

Well here is my 1961 Columbia Firebolt. I have since traded out the super cool and wicked tank/light/bell combo due to fellow RRBer making me an offer that I couldn't refuse.

Here is the video the previous owner had posted on YouTube. That bell was loud!!!!!
:arrow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdjRUfZq ... el&list=UL

 

[kcjim78]

Here's mine This is my Favorite bike for now :wink:

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Here's my '62 with balloon tires :wink:

 

[nateyboy]

Here's my Western Flyer badged, Columbia built, Newsboy Special. Came stock as a ballooner setup and is currently undergoing some upgrades. 8)

 

[coprod220]

Thanks Kingfish for starting a gallery like this! I have two Columbia Firebolts, male and female versions. I picked the mens up from a fellow rrb member here and currently am looking for parts to complete it. I think I just may make it into my own "style", theres one currently for sale on here that is blue that I already was leaning towards as far as style. The womens I traveled to South Carolina to pick up. I think I will keep her all orginal. I have her currently broke down and am about to send parts off to be rechromed. I will be starting a build section shortly on it, It will be my first attempt to restore a bike although I been collecting parts for awhile on different projects. Keep the photos coming and this site is one of the best! Hers my pics...

 

[coprod220]

forgot to include the pic of the tank i got with mens firebolt but i think I will shelf that one and go with the white one that Kingfish has on his that was also on the firearrows I believe. I bought it after someone had put a freash white paint job on it.

 

[Gonzo Adonis]

Just got mine. It was the most I paid for a bike so far, but I had to have it.

 

[Tater]

I use this one for small grocery runs.

1965 Newsboy Special

 

[DeuceWheeler]

Anyone have a lead on Chainguard stencils or decals? Mine is pretty roached and hard to read.

 

[6DODGE6RAM6]

Here's mine, haven't done anything to do it as of yet. Looking for the headlight assembly (but who isn't?)

 

[Critter1]

Here is my 63 Newsboy Special I did for RRBO7.

 

[DeuceWheeler]

Here's mine, haven't done anything to do it as of yet. Looking for the headlight assembly (but who isn't?)

Man, I would love a high res scan of that chain guard graphic.

 

[extraplay]

Savage headbadge newsboy special.

 

[shogun700]

All of your bikes look fantastic, thanks for posting. I'd like to add another version-the GoodYear Skyhawk:

I haven't had much luck in my searches for this exact model-I can barely read the headbadge, I was clueless for a long while. Mostly I'm into 80's and 90's MTB's, but have been hankering for a cruiser build. I saw it on my local craigslist and had to have it. As you can see it needs some TLC, my plan is to combine it with a 1982 Schwinn Sidewinder (fork and other bits) and make a great cruise/utility bike-need to put that integrated rack to use.

Here is the beginning stage:

I'll be starting a build thread soon-my plan is to run gears, and the cables through the twin tubes, so it is going to take some work. I was going to repaint, but I got to cleaning it tonight, and really like the reddish patina with the gold accents, so the original paint will stay for now. Can't wait to get it rolling!

 

[kingfish254]

Very cool!
Never heard of one of those. I like your plan for it too.

 

[Jason]

Just picked this one up. Not sure what model it is, but it has the tank with horn and dual headlights. I don't think the chain guard is original. Anyone have any info on this bike?

 

[DeuceWheeler]

Just sold this beauty

I still have this crusty one though (i originally posted it a few posts up)

 

[kingfish254]

You should see the Elvis build that @yeshoney did for RRBBO2

 

[DeuceWheeler]

You should see the Elvid build that @yeshoney did for RRBBO2

@kingfish254 I did a search for Elvid and nothing came up. Bummer!

 

[DeuceWheeler]

OOPS, I bet you meant Elvis. ha!
I did a search, found the thread, pic links are borked! Bummer.