'41 Colson Looptail Beach Cruiser build

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'41 Colson / Firestone frame was badly rusted - $35 find
Sandblasted frame revealed hand-laid fillet brazing. Beautiful work, but frame surface badly pitted
V-brake posts, water bottle bosses and cable guides welded / brazed on
Black-Bronze powder coating
SE Racing 26 x 1.75 wheels - sealed bearing Mohawk hubs
White Industries 19T freewheel
Tange sealed headset
Sealed BB
Aluminum 3 piece crankset w/ Surly stainless chainring
Shimano DTX brakes
Avid levers
Surly Terminal bar
Ergon Bio-Cork grips
Wellgo Mg sealed bearing pedals
Brooks B66 saddle
Custom solid Al seat post

Fun to ride - real head-turner
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