Id assistance Super Chief

[Jay81]

You think it's been repainted? It looks pretty clean to me, but this is the first of this version that I've ever seen.

Yes I think it's a repaint. Could be wrong, but that's what it looks like to me.

 

[Oilit]

Is that because of how clean the paint is? I have to admit, it looks suspiciously good for 60+ years old!

 

[Jay81]

Is that because of how clean the paint is? I have to admit, it looks suspiciously good for 60+ years old!

There's a few reasons i think that, and yes that is one of them. Don't really want to go into detail, as I don't want to sound like I'm picking his bike apart. Feel free to send me a pm if you'd like to do discuss further.

 

[Gonzoman]

There's a few reasons i think that, and yes that is one of them. Don't really want to go into detail, as I don't want to sound like I'm picking his bike apart. Feel free to send me a pm if you'd like to do discuss further.

I think it is a repaint as well. It was likely repainted in the 80s as the paint does have a bit of patina to it. My goal with this bike was to give my gf Michelle a fun and unusual bike she could ride as Christmas present.

I am curious to learn more about it. And would not view contructive critisism as tearing the bike apart as I didnt buy it as an investment. I just thought it was cool and unusual and beautiful.

In the interest if disclosure I gave 300.00 for the bike. So I feel I got a decent deal either way.

Having said all that any info you guys might have is appreciated.

There's a few reasons i think that, and yes that is one of them. Don't really want to go into detail, as I don't want to sound like I'm picking his bike apart. Feel free to send me a pm if you'd like to do discuss further.

 

[Freqman1]

The bike is a repaint.A super cool badge though and largely complete. I think $300 was a fair price and don't think you got hurt there. The correct light could be a challenge and expensive-probably at least $300 for a nice one. There are other less expensive lights that you can put on it. The horn shouldn't be too tough to find. Good luck with your project. V/r Shawn

 

[mfhemi1969]

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Yes, the "53 Cw" is the year code. The model closest to yours is the Western Flyer 'Super' model, w/nearly the same tank and guard. There were also Hawthorne and Hiawatha badged versions, and each had the name stamped in the chain guard.

Killer looking bike! VERY NICE....

 

[Kevauxtonic]

Heres a pic of my 1952 Hawthorne CWC...same as the Flyers, Lux Liners, hiawathas (?), and a ton of others made by CWC at the time. Ive seen a few different headlights on these bikes. Just curious: have you opened up the tank yet, and if so, does the battery tray accept a 6volt lantern battery? Mine does, and i think the delta headlight can be wired to operate off the massive power supply?

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[ricobike]

Nice Gobby trike in the background .

 

[Gonzoman]

Heres a pic of my 1952 Hawthorne CWC...same as the Flyers, Lux Liners, hiawathas (?), and a ton of others made by CWC at the time. Ive seen a few different headlights on these bikes. Just curious: have you opened up the tank yet, and if so, does the battery tray accept a 6volt lantern battery? Mine does, and i think the delta headlight can be wired to operate off the massive power supply? View attachment 726698


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Sadly, there is nothing at all in the tank. I am going to be needing everything.

That is a beautiful bike you have there!

 

[Gonzoman]

Nice Gobby trike in the background .

Thank you! I bought this one for 30.00 dollars in a garage sale. Its my 11 year ild daughters christmas present. It was rough when we got it. We stripped it, cleaned it, put new cables and brakes, then painted it a 57 chevy blue color.

I know it has no real value but I thought it was cool and I think she will love it lol