What are the chances of finding tanks for these?

[pick]

39 Colson

46 CWC

Expensive???
Any help is appreciated! I'd post in the "Wanted" section, but don't really know exactly what I'm lookin for. Help me out bros!

 

[deorman]

The rusty Monark in the 2nd pic would be a more likely find.b probably 25-100 bucks depending on design details and condition. More if you find a Deluxe with a head shroud. That one is probably a Rocket which would not have a shroud.

 

[Anonymous]

You have a better chance of seeing GOD.

Open your wallet WIDE if ya do find one.

Just sayin'

 

[deorman]

50 something Monark Rocket:

http://www.nostalgic.net/bicycle121/picture1152

http://merchant-collectibles.info/monar ... -tank.html

 

[ndaway]

I hope you find em those are sweet rides :shock:

 

[pick]

I hope you find em those are sweet rides :shock:

Me too! @ least one of them anyway!

 

[ratina]

The rusty Monark in the 2nd pic would be a more likely find.b probably 25-100 bucks depending on design details and condition. More if you find a Deluxe with a head shroud. That one is probably a Rocket which would not have a shroud.

Its a CWC with a monark fork. I think it would have the 3 gill tank?

Heres another members bike, tank should look like this:

 

[pick]

ratina: you are correct, the monark springer was purchased later.

 

[deorman]

I'm pretty sure Monarks were a CWC product, if you get the right year the tank should fit. :|

 

[pick]

I'm pretty sure Monarks were a CWC product, if you get the right year the tank should fit. :|

Thanks! 8) I just don't know much about Colsons or CWC's. (or anything else for that matter!) :lol: :lol:

 

[axsepul]

I'm planning on making one out of leather for my x-114 motobike build. you should try it since you tend to find parts at a better price when you are really not looking to buy!

 

[Ratfink1962]

Over at the CABE, there is a guy selling his lifelong collection of Colson bikes and parts.

Search for the sale by Bluetarp... and send him a message. be prepared to be patient, the seller is legally blind and is coordinating the sale thru another member.

I bet your Colson tank wont be cheap, but if anyone would have it... this guy would. He had my 1938 Colson chain guard :shock:

 

[ratina]

I'm pretty sure Monarks were a CWC product, if you get the right year the tank should fit. :|

CWC never made Monarks

 

[pick]

Ratfink1962 / Mitch: Thanks for the info. Glad to hear you found your chainguard! Have a good weekend!

 

[deorman]

I'm pretty sure Monarks were a CWC product, if you get the right year the tank should fit. :|

CWC never made Monarks

:? Perhaps I was confused by some brand they both supplied for or similarities, but I still think it'll be easier/cheaper to get a tank that works (not necessarily the correct one) for that one.

 

[Rustinkerer]

The Colson takes a tank called the "snap tank". As for finding one that doesn't cost a fortune, well, we need a smiley rolling around on the floor laughing! :lol: -Adam

 

[Ratfink1962]

like this?

 

[Rustinkerer]

like this?

That's it! :lol:

 

[outskirtscustoms]

It would probably be cheaper to buy a welder and make one than to buy an original one. $$$

 

[B607]

If you want to end up with a tank on your old restored cruiser, it's better to find a frame and tank together to start with. Saves a lot of time and money in the long run. Been there. Gary