My 1940 Hawthorne tick one klunker

[birdzgarage]

This started with a frame i got from @rustjunkie . I collected some parts and gave it all to my friend chad.also known as mr tick bicycle products.hes an artist and artists do their best work when given freedom to do as they see fit.this is the results.its not done,but these are pics from its first shake down run.i cant wait to take delivery

 

[rustjunkie]

nice!
i’ve thought about installing a derailer in a dropstand bolt hole but never did try it.
great looking bike
ur gonna have some wicked low gears!

 

[birdzgarage]

Yes he had a good idea there.thank you bro.its gotta get up there,I'm gonna replace that cassette with one that has a 32t low gear.

 

[1817cent]

Great bike! That will probably go anywhere...

 

[old hotrod]

I've been watching his posts on that bike as he worked through the process...definitely going to make for a unique ride...been cool seeing the progress

 

[Guest2]

Cool bike, BG! That'll climb like a goat! Stoked for ya... Wicked job