More Monson Finds: Some Fresh, Some Not So Fresh

[Danimal]

Ok, here is what I bought at the Monson, MA show.

First, here is my Rollfast I bought off eBay. Ian was nice enough to pick up and deliver to the show.

Here is a nice middleweight Columbia I bought (eventually). I saw it at 6:15, but kept walking by it because Stickit (Brian) was also considering it. Then Yeshoney (Joe) bought it, Brian bought a different Columbia from the same guy, and I talked Joe into selling this to me. Cool dual headlight and a built in bell in the tank. Nice cheap bike.

My big dollar purchases...2 awesome springers. One will go on the Rollfast.

Here is Brian's Columbia.

Couple cool seats...one Brooks, one off brand:

And now, the show stopper. Here is my $10 Schwinn Fastback (Ramshorn actually)

Group shot of all my junk I brought home

 

[jaydub]

Sweet finds ...Are you running out of room too. :wink:

 

[2manybikes]

That "Dial A Ride " springer is sweet, I am a little jealous :mrgreen:

 

[ratina]

That dial springer is very cool, and SCORE on the Fastback! I'm jealous.

 

[IB57]

That "dial your ride" springer is one of the coolest springers I've ever seen, what is it originally off of?

 

[CCR]

awesome haul !!! sweet columbia !!! and never seen a fork like that dial set up .... and 10 measly dollars .... there would be smoke comin off that money i would have pulled it out so fast :lol:

 

[Crassly]

http://www.thecabe.com/museum/25.html

Huffy Dial A Ride.

 

[Danimal]

Thanks guys! I am quite happy with my haul.

As Crassy pointed out, the Dial a Ride is off a Huffy. I actually bought both springers off another RRB member. I paid a fair price, but still under what either of us consider market value. Good people here!!!

I was looking at the Fastback for the seat alone. When I heard $10, I changed my mind. Now it's gonna get built (with a different seat). I should also mention the rust is far worse than it appears in the photos. It will need some new parts for sure.

Dan

 

[KZ1000]

Good to meet you Dan, That was a funny situation when we were all standing over the seat/fastback and you asked the price, I think all of our jaws dropped a little, and we all thought, "Why didn't I ask first" You had a good haul yesterday, Rick

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

you're gunna need a bigger truck next year Dan

 

[stickit]

Hey guys, It was awsome to meet everyone Sunday. Great group of guys. Danimal and I discussed on the ride home that will bring my trailer next time. It was pretty entertaining loading up the back of the truck that afternoon. I'm pretty happy with the Columbia I ended up with even though I would have prefered a skip tooth but this was clean and ridable......with a working kickstand. Im looking forward to the next meet and/or ride.

 

[NLCTVWguy]

Hey guys, It was awsome to meet everyone Sunday. Great group of guys. Danimal and I discussed on the ride home that will bring my trailer next time. It was pretty entertaining loading up the back of the truck that afternoon. I'm pretty happy with the Columbia I ended up with even though I would have prefered a skip tooth but this was clean and ridable......with a working kickstand. Im looking forward to the next meet and/or ride.

Here's the action shot of them loading the truck!

I still can't believe that guy wanted only $10 for the Fastback, when he asked $50 for a girl's Columbia Sports 3 with no seat. What's up with that?

I think I need this (couldn't resist, it was just too easy!)

--Rob

 

[stickit]

Ah yes...we all had some "Bike Therapy" that day

 

[Hooch]

I recognize the springer on the left ... thats one of the best built springers I have ever owned its a brute!

 

[Danimal]

I recognize the springer on the left ... thats one of the best built springers I have ever owned its a brute!

Yes, that was certainly your springer. I've got special plans for it!


And Rob, nice pic of the bike loading. It took us two times until we got it all in there.

Dan

 

[ej599]

Dig that crazy seat post!

 

[kingplinker]

those springer forks on the right are coolest ones I have ever seen... WOW!!! Looks like you had a great time!

 

[Danimal]

EJ: Yes, that is quite a seatpost. The guy who made it is a master of the welder!

Kingplinker: Both those springers came from the same person. I wasn't planning on buying that Huffy, but it is probably the coolest springer I've ever seen. I had to have it! :shock: :shock: