Hopefully this is the right place to start this thread. I am building a bike that was inspired in part by the bike in this post here, and also the bikes here. However, I am not trying to build a complete replica, just something with that kind of flavor.
Here is what I have so far:
1950 Columbia 5-Star Superb frame (early Columbia WWII bikes had the curved bottom bar like mine, most had a straight bar, but again I am not being exact).
Correctish fenders that are a little dented up.
WWII Army surplus handlebars (the item that basically started this project off)
Old olive drab canvas handlebar bag
Reproduction Columbia rear rack (not found on army bikes, but needed to hold the....)
Old olive drab canvas saddlebags
Old olive drab mechanics bag (will hold tools/parts and be on the top of the rack. About the size and shape of a shaving kit).
I was trying to think how I'd attach the bags, and I came across a bag of random hardware at an estate sale for $1.50. There were old sash window hangers in the bag and they will work perfectly. You can see them in the shot of the rear of the bags.
I haven't photographed the rack or handlebar bag, plus these are cellphone shots. I will use a proper camera as we move along.
edit: Forgot to mention that I got an old metal Russian Army canteen in a canvas holder. I am going to try to figure out somewhere to mount it and use it for reserve fuel. I'll stencil GAS + OIL on the can, just to be 100% nobody drinks it.
Here is what I have so far:
1950 Columbia 5-Star Superb frame (early Columbia WWII bikes had the curved bottom bar like mine, most had a straight bar, but again I am not being exact).
Correctish fenders that are a little dented up.
WWII Army surplus handlebars (the item that basically started this project off)
Old olive drab canvas handlebar bag
Reproduction Columbia rear rack (not found on army bikes, but needed to hold the....)
Old olive drab canvas saddlebags
Old olive drab mechanics bag (will hold tools/parts and be on the top of the rack. About the size and shape of a shaving kit).
I was trying to think how I'd attach the bags, and I came across a bag of random hardware at an estate sale for $1.50. There were old sash window hangers in the bag and they will work perfectly. You can see them in the shot of the rear of the bags.
I haven't photographed the rack or handlebar bag, plus these are cellphone shots. I will use a proper camera as we move along.
edit: Forgot to mention that I got an old metal Russian Army canteen in a canvas holder. I am going to try to figure out somewhere to mount it and use it for reserve fuel. I'll stencil GAS + OIL on the can, just to be 100% nobody drinks it.
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