hello: i bought a bike from the good will about a year ago spotted it a mile away w/ campi & Phil wood comps. it had been repainted yellow with no badges to tell who built it. well last night after searching site after site to my surprise it's an Alex singer model# 1248 i was shocked! rides like a dream. but my question is, does any body know what the color scheme was for this bike as i would like to restore it.
Thanks in advance. jamess

A Singer at Goodwill! Most of us have this fantasy; or something close to it. We need some pics, man!

the site won't let me upload picks. help!

For photos:

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2) Reply to this message and use the "Insert Image" icon above to reference the photos - it will ask for the image's url, which you can get by right clicking each image, going to Properties and then copying and pasting.
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You had one too many "http"s in your code and it should be in between the [IMG] and [/IMG]
But it's still not working. Judging by what come up in my post, there's a problem with the photo at the hosting site. Looks as though they're just thumbnails too. Try uploading them to a Flickr or similar account and post again.

Hi Noah, I'm not sure if ithe pics posted i'm not very good with pasting. driving me crazy!
I'll get a friend to do it for me. Thanks. James

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Hey; sorry man i got this thing all screwed up. looks like only one picture posted.
I'm not the best at this!

There you go...

East Hill

What a catch!

-Kurt

a Singer at the Goodwill...that's...just..incredible...
I can't believe somebody donated that, but lucky you for bringing it out of the shadows. As for original color, check inside the BB shell and the steering column, especially under the crown race if you remove that. This sure is a prime candidate for a proper restoration. FWIW the only color I recall seeing one in is silver.

Check this thread out:

https://www.serotta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2069

So just where is this goodwill?

excellent find.

Marty

How were you able to identify it as a Singer? I don't ask because I'm skeptical, just curious.

Neal

I asked the same thing (to myself). Would it be the cable hanger behind the seatpost?

Lugs are typical Singer - not sure if they were ever imitated.

-Kurt

The lugs,mix of components,seat stays,but most of all the long " v " shaped rear brake cable harness. And a little help from the Sheldon Brown website. I guess every dog has his day. $20.00 out the door!

That is definitely the catch of the week, month and possibly year!
Hope you get lots of enjoyment out of it. What size is it? If it is surplus to your needs I'll gladly take it off your hands for you, and I'll even triple your investment.

Yes, that is a Singer. I think what you refer to as model# is most likely the serial#, stamped on the left rear dropout. Mine #1380 made in 1970.
Lugs and brazing of the dropouts are the same. The under the BB shift cables are the same seen here.
https://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u...razeons004.jpg

I have only seen just a few others, A. Singer is stamped into the top of the fork crown.
https://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u...razeons002.jpg

As far as colors, Red, Blue, Green, silver and White, but any color is possible as each is usually custom order.
I was 16 when I got it at a staggering $1200, then at the time the price of a Harley Davidson Sportster! It has been a good bike, never wanted anything else.
https://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u...xSinger001.jpg

Thanks,
Don

THAT is the mother load of all Goodwill scores. Just incredible.

Karl

Thanks for all the postings @ my goodwill singer. It's very well appreciated! Some neat excitement in my life. My question @ color? It was blue.

Thanks! JAMES S.

Should be able to find some trace of the original color, could be some up in the steering tube. I cant see some previous owner hot dipping the frame and then rattle can the dreadful yellow.
I would contact Alex Singer and see what they can tell you.

If nothing else you could always try to match the trademark "Singer blue"

https://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2007/cc...petry1007.html

Shame on whoever mounted that bar tape!

-Kurt

I only wish that were my bar tape! (although I would change it to fit my taste, as the rest of the bike does. )