Ancient Rambler

Submitted by RamblinDan on Sun, 04/21/2013 - 00:42

Hello, I recently picked up this old Rambler because I spotted the crusty seat pan peeking at me from the back of a row of vintage cruisers and it drew me right in. I have not come across this double cog,coaster brake and top tube shifter style bike before and was looking for some information and valuation. The frame paint is original, the fenders and wheels have had an old repaint and the tires are pretty crispy.I also rarely find older CCMs with chainguards at all and was wondering if this one is original to this bike. The rear rack although quite rusted seems newer and an additional rear hand brake seems to have been added under the frame.

  This is a very interesting bike and I have not had time to become too familiar with her yet, and would appreciate all input on vintage,tecnical info and valuation. The serial # is D2074. Thank You in advance, Dan

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Submitted by RamblinDan on Sun, 04/21/2013 - 16:02.

Well, I gave the old girl a bath and lube today and took her for a ride around the block.

The paint appears to be original after all and I discovered a patent date of 1937 on the rear hub.

She's miising a couple of spokes and the tires are cracked, but she shifted smoothly, rode nice and straight and the coaster brake works just fine.

 I'm still looking for information and valuation. She's a pretty nice old bike, but not certain that there's room for her in my collection yet.

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Submitted by Old-Bikes on Sun, 04/21/2013 - 16:55.

there's something wrong with your links... could you just post the URL?

Submitted by RamblinDan on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 01:50.

 Good Day All, I am challenged trying to post pictures of my Rambler here and have posted the bike on Craigslist and Kijiji in Toronto and  welcome any forum members to please review my ad and pictures with the hopes of gaining more information and possible sale.

  Thank You in advance for any assistance,  -Dan

Submitted by John on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 07:45.

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Submitted by alredline67 on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 22:07.

nice bike i wouldnt say its original paint with red paint on the rambler badge im sure youll get 75 to 100 dollars for it ' 

Submitted by RamblinDan on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 00:49.

Thank You John for the help  posting my pictures..

 Al, thanks for noticing the paint on the head badge. I overlooked that obvious sign of repaint during the quick cleaning. The metal work is very staight and the paint condition appears consistant with the general condition of the rest of the bike.

I  suspected that the wheels would have had pin stripes from the factory as per other CCMs of the era, but am not familiar with the Ramblers. I suspected that the wheels had been repainted, but the fenders and frame seem to be fairly well done if and when they were.re painted.

I'm also quite surprised by your suggestion of estimated value, but will accept ihat as being your opinion.

-Dan

Submitted by alredline67 on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 22:54.

NO OFFENCE   DAN  I WAS JUST LOOKING AT IT LIKE IT NEEDS A FULL RESTORATION AND IT COMES WITHOUT A SEAT  AS POSTED ON KIJIJI  $250 IS STEEP .

Submitted by portdalhousie on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 10:39.

Hi,  I suggest that you check the serial number below the seat post.  This will give you the year of manufacture for the bike--It was probably built after the patent date on the rear hub--1930s or 1940s, before chromed rims came in. 

I wonder if the multiple gears is a CCM product, or something that has been retrofitted later on.   The early bikes were usually single speed.  --David

Submitted by RamblinDan on Sun, 04/28/2013 - 00:44.

Thanks David, I have dated the bike as 1940 with the Serial number D2074 as the per the manufacture dates found on the Cabe from a quick Google search. 

I can agree with you Al that $250 may appear a little steep of an asking price on the bike  I admit that I don't t have a broad understanding of the various CCM marques or this one as equipped in particular and  felt that it was a reasonable price to ask  in case it is a much more valuable bike than a more common models of the same era that are often offered for close to that price in this area. I did not take great offense at your estimate, but was a little surprised is all. I do Thank you for your input.

 I think that the amount of work needed on a bike again is a matter of the interest level of the owner.True enough that this bike could use a full restoration to a serious collector and it is also reasonable that it could well serve as a rideable survivor with a moderate amount of maintainance attention from a casual enthusiast such as myself. It is a good old CCM after all!

 

 

Submitted by Wayne.Gillies on Sun, 04/28/2013 - 05:18.

Is the rear derailleur marked Cyclo or Benelux? if not, what is makers name.  In any event, its probably a 50s or later add-on as would be the extra cog on the hub, because this type of shifting mechanism was not used by CCM until the early 50s with the Club racers and later  road models.