Need I.D.

[thirstee]

I need help identifying this frame. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

 

[Rustinkerer]

Looks like a 60's Columbia. One of mine:

~Adam

 

[Unchained]

Columbia for sure. The particular dropouts and rear triangle are the giveaways I think they began using that style frame in the very late fities and that it became more popular in the early sixties.

 

[Slick Rick]

OH OH I Know this one! Post war cantilever!!!! Did I win? :mrgreen:

 

[deorman]

I don't know exactly what year they started producing "canti" style frames, but I do know that within a few years, in the early '60's, that type of kick stand bracket was discontinued, along w/the straight bar tank bikes. While there wasn't that many years of production exactly like that, they're pretty good, so a fair number of them are still around. There's also a pretty good chance it was labeled as a hardware store, tire maker, or department store brand. I like them a lot! 8)

 

[thirstee]

Thanx for the info guys! Rustinkerer, Is that the original chain guard?

 

[roadmaster]

yeah, def a columbia. rear dropouts and seatstays screamin columbia, like my early 80's columbia clipper. great frame to start off with.

 

[B607]

Schwinn came out with the cantilever frame in '37 I think. Most patents are good for 17yrs. so by '55 or thereabouts copying that frame was fair game for anyone. Gary

 

[Rustinkerer]

Rustinkerer, Is that the original chain guard?

Yes, I masked off the original "Sterling" name when I painted it. It was a major rust bucket! I think it's a mid 60s, the chain guard is basically flat. The earlier ones had kind of a fin on them Also I have a 62 w/a Good Year Hiway patrol badge. ~Adam