Looking for expert input.

[Fish]

I just found this today while cleaning out an old shed. This Hawthorne was my dads when he was a boy. I had no idea he still had it. Can anyone tell me about it?

 

[Freqman1]

Made by Cleveland Welding Co (CWC) late '40s early 50s and sold through Montgomery Ward. Has an incorrect headlight and a Schwinn chain ring on it. V/r Shawn

 

[Evans200]

I'm not an expert and can't tell you much about the bike. I do think it's cool that your Dad owned it and I hope you plan on keeping it.

 

[Fish]

Made by Cleveland Welding Co (CWC) late '40s early 50s and sold through Montgomery Ward. Has an incorrect headlight and a Schwinn chain ring on it. V/r Shawn

Thank you.

 

[Robertriley]

Shawn is right on. I have the same one and it was a 48

 

[juanitasmith13]

NICE find; and, a tie-in to family/history! Cool as it gets! Welcome to theCABE...

 

[HIGGINSFOREVER]

That's a keeper,Welcome to the cabe