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  1. Mike66

    Help with make and year

    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...
  2. Mike66

    1941 Hawthorne Men's Tank and Chainguard Needed

    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...
  3. Mike66

    1941 Wards Hawthorne Project

    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...
  4. Mike66

    Help with CWC Head Badge

    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...
  5. Mike66

    1938 Nonpareil Bicycle Works Project

    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...
  6. Mike66

    Worthwhile Project?

    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...
  7. Mike66

    Newbie with a fresh alley find: Final Installment

    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...
  8. Mike66

    Newbie with Fresh Alley Find Progress Report

    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...
  9. Mike66

    Newbie with a Fresh Alley Find

    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...
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