traded for these two

[Green Dragon]

Got these this week from an antique dealer I know.

Traded him a table and some goodies for them, figure I have about 125.00 into the pair.

Think I overpaid a lil given the conditions, but maybe not.....

Raleigh Sprite 27 . he had cleaned it and waxed it, real clean paint, nice chrome. 10 speed. Has an interesting 'Rampar' front generator light and a Huret speedometer. Other thing I thought was unusual is the Sturmey Archer rims. those I'd never seen before. hope to resell it as it's to tall for me to ride.

Second is a Columbia Thunderbolt. he says it was a 62, I've not cleaned it up and run the numbers yet. seems complete and original, chrome rusty. tires shot, but should be an easy one to rework, I am going to try polishing the original paint before any repainting. we'll see.

Again, info or opinions,etc welcome ( newbie learning in leaps n bounds, lol )

~ AL

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

i wouldnt pay it because I'm cheap, but those resold would fetch a little more than that!
Nice job!

 

[kngtmat]

Nice bikes, I like the dual lights on the Columbia.

 

[62hotrod]

nice bikes i have seen a few old western flyers that looked like the red columbia other than the chain ring not sure maybe they were columbia built flyers ??? if it cleans up as nice as the green one you done good...

 

[El Duderino]

ive got the same leather saddle on my road bike. my butt has taken a liking to it.

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

i would say pretty good deal , those jeweled grips on the Columbia should fetch a good price ! :wink:

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Nice haul :mrgreen: Use this website to find the date of the Columbia :wink:
http://www.vintagecolumbiabikes.com/id79.html

 

[rustymotors]

i would say pretty good deal , those jeweled grips on the Columbia should fetch a good price ! :wink:

agreed! They do not belong on there anyway, and if they are nice you should be looking at $100-$150

http://cgi.ebay.com/NOS-Schwinn-Bike-Pr ... 4cf62cf93b

 

[Green Dragon]

Nice haul :mrgreen: Use this website to find the date of the Columbia :wink:
http://www.vintagecolumbiabikes.com/id79.html

Good info - THANKS

I'm at a loss though - serial # is K031698

that shows either 1946 or 1961 .. I am assuming 61, because the # is on the rear drop-out, not the bottom bracket.
However, it has the head badge as shown '1947-1960', so likely they were using up leftover 1960 badges on the 61s ?

Will be poking around that site, learning more :idea: .. new but learning quick. ( like , still not certain the years the serial numbers changed places, did that vary by brand ? or did all switch at once ? ).

Thanks again for the input, on the id and the grips, might have to recoup some of my $ and use it to build the bike.... I'd have assumed they were originals .


~ AL

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

That's a 1961 :wink: I have a 1962 Columbia Firebolt
Here it is

 

[Green Dragon]

That looks nice - hope mine cleans up that well.

Got laid off work, so we'll see - might give me a chance to tinker, might be busy making ends meet - sort of bittersweet... hopefulyl I can enjoy it a lil, lol.

Maybe bikes will keep me sane . was out riding the Free Spirit ladies 3 speed today, nice riding bike, shifts well, will hate to see that one go . ( does need a guy-friendly seat......)

~ AL