Author Topic: Highwheel needed for museum in St. Johns, home of the high wheel band  (Read 5906 times)

robike

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I was contacted by the St. Johns historical museum in reference to purchasing a high wheel for permanent display at their museum.  I have loaned them one in the past, but now they want their own bike.  They were looking at a replica and I told them to wait until I could see what I could find.  This will never be ridden but needs to be presentable and stand on its own. They have a budget of aprox. $1200 so if you have a wall hanger we can make look presentable, please let me know.  I personally have a soft spot for this group, as it was being in the bike band that Alex Pollack did in 1992 that got me into antique bikes in the first place. 
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mike cates

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Re: Highwheel needed for museum in St. Johns, home of the high wheel band
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2019, 12:19:19 AM »
I have a original Columbia Expert wall hanger but the price would be $2000 plus shipping.
Mike Cates, CA.
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robike

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Re: Highwheel needed for museum in St. Johns, home of the high wheel band
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2019, 09:24:59 PM »
Could you send me a couple of pictures. Can email to robike@sbcglobal.net   Thanks

mike cates

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Just emailed photos to you.
Mike Cates, CA.
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DelombardR

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BTW, word from the Wheelmen Membership Chairman is that this Museum just joined the Wheelmen! 

Cooper

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I have a rideable replica boneshaker from Cleveland to offer for their purchase

robike

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thanks but we are looking for an original so it looks like their photographs of the riders.
Randy

mike cates

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Randy,
I had emailed you photos on May 13th of the Columbia Expert I have for sale (not the one on ebay now).
Let me know if you got the photos and if the museum is interested.
Mike Cates
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Cooper

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I also have a 48 inch G&J original i would sell if you are interested