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Since I don’t necessarily care about correctness on this one, I’ve found some fenders and a chain guard that should work, though probably not correct, any thoughts on this...

Think I found the right badge at least in jpeg format.

The other bike I bought with this is a western flyer of unknown year. Probably early 60s. It has fairly crappy components but seems older than I would expect for a reproduction. I’m wondering if they swapped wheels and the white painted rims belong on the flyer.

I used stripper on the BB to see the serial number and thre was no other color besides the blue. No chance it’s original?

Right on the money! Thank you! K449091. Unfortunately I’m not seeing evidence of holes on the top tube. I’ll look closer at the shadow of the head badge and the Hawthorne shield.

Actually looks like 35EH

This previous owner pretty much made me take this one when I bought another one. It’s missing the head badge and I can only find one code on the bottom bracket, 35LH. It looks like the head badge may have had a convex curve to the side but it’s hard to read any other shape. Any ideas for me...

Thanks for the offer. I didn’t end up owning the bike I was searching badges on. I should have probably held off on the ask! Mike

Looks good to me! I’d take the chain guard also if you’re willing to part it out.

Are you wanting to part the tank out?

Thanks. Once I source the correct tank for the men's '41, the tank will be for sale. Would like help finding the right tank and chainguard as well as any thoughts on what frame the tank is intended for, so I can get it in the hands of someone who needs it. Mike

I picked up this new project yesterday and have discovered that the tank is incorrect. It's clear this one is meant for a different frame style and was cobbled/glued on. I'm not very knowledgeable yet on the bike so any help sourcing the correct tank and chainguard would be greatly...

Looking a little closer with the bike upside down, it's clear that these are for a different frame. It appears that a little goo was used to aid in the fixing of this one to the frame. This one will be for sale once I can find a replacement. If anyone wants to guess what it's for, I'd be...

Thanks for the feedback! I was pretty sure the tank wasn’t right but hopeful it was. Now to find the right one to buy. I don’t see any popping up on eBay. Hopefully someone here has one stashed! I will put a post in the parts wanted section and see what happens! Mike

Gordon, I'm so sorry!! I was going to buy the bike with the missing badge the next day and then when looking for a badge online, I found two other bikes that were a better deal (last night) and bought them instead of the bike missing the badge. I have a new post asking for help with those. I...

I just picked up a 1940 Lady's Hawthorne and a 1941 men's last night at what I think was a good price. I'm going to start a mild restoration on the men's first and thought I'd post a couple of 'before' picks of both bikes for any thoughts anyone might want to share. So far I've done light...

That’s it exactly! Thanks so much! Now to track one down!

I’m picking this ‘47 CWC up tomorrow and am looking for the correct head badge. Hawthorne has been suggested and is likely, but I’m flummoxed by the prominent rounded and protruding tabs at the top and bottom. Any thoughts or suggestions on where I might look for a badge of that shape...

Sorry for the very late post, but I do have one of those if you are still in need.

That’s pretty cool! I figured it was just a one off decoration. It’s a dang movement!

I’ll see if I can research a picture and parts for the drop stand. Thanks for the info. Do you think it would have had a different rack originally, or none?

I didn’t. I wonder what inspired a previous owner to decorate with it.

I picked up this 38 CWC project for pretty cheap recently. I believe the black is the original paint. The red looks to be someone’s custom job as it’s a bit sloppy. I’m working through it mechanically and wondering what information might be out there on any missing options or parts. There...

Yeah, ick. Thanks for the heads up.

Saw this on my local online marketplace. It’s being advertised as “garden art” for $65. Pondering making it a project. Am needing a men’s bike so I can ride with my honey on her ‘38 Elgin. I’m guessing it’s a Schwinn, but I’m a newbie at identifying make/model/year. I need something to fit...

I’m calling it done. The color is kind of a splotchy bastard based on the original green and the second blue paint job, plus my blue green touches on the bare spots. Bike came to me for nothing, probably spent $300-400 on the light, seat, pedals, tires, tubes, rim strips, old bell, and an...

Thanks! Looking for some validation. Here’s a shot of the new decals. Waiting for the correct pin striping tool so I can stripe the rims, then a clear coat on those parts, then back together for the first test drive.

How it was found.

Thought I’d post a pic of current status. I’ve stripped the top, light blue paint layer to discover the original green and a stubborn layer of dark blue with white trim. My decision was to leave the blue and white and let the green show through. In order that It doesn’t look too much like a...

Ah, unfortunately they have pretty much disintegrated. They are plastic “Kwik Speed”

The serial number reads: SC 65311 for some reason the 11 is stamped upside down

Something like this work? I’m trying to understand the comment about bmx pedals and cost. Not looking to do much more than put something functional and appropriate on.

I’m not seeing that as an option. Only follow and unfollow. I did follow you but not seeing a start private conversation tab.

I haven’t looked into pedals yet. Is there something non-standard about the threads I need to be aware of?

Nice! I’m interested. How do we discuss pricing? Not yet familiar with the forum.

I live in a Midwest college town. This time of year, you never know what’s going to show up in the alleys. This was leaning against the student rental’s trash can behind my house, along with the usual pile of no longer wanted college kid detritus. Best I can figure it’s a 1939-41 Sears Elgin...