Need help identifying a 1940s(?) B.F. Goodrich Schwinn bike

[bikercosmos]

I'm new here so I hope this is the right place to post this. I picked up this old Schwinn B.F. Goodrich bike from a local antique store today. The tag on it said 1940s, but I'm having trouble finding ones online that look just like it. Most either seem to have a tank on the frame or have a different headlight. Does anyone know what the year and model might be, and if there's any parts that aren't original? I'm not wanting to resell or anything, I'd just like to fix it up and keep it. Thanks!

 

[GTs58]

Looks like that is actually a Hornet with a front fender that has been changed out to a B model fender.

 

[Junkman Bob]

Some decent parts on there for a nice start … wrong front fender as stated by GTs58 … rear fender brace to long as well … What color was it Originally under green re paint ?
nice project ahead of you …

 

[HEMI426]

Welcome to the Cabe.

 

[bikercosmos]

Thanks! That makes sense because the front fender has a slightly different paint color. Would that make it a mid 50s bike then?

 

[GTs58]

Someone sure went to town with the house paint. Lets start with the serial number and then we can figure out what that may have been originally. The serial number will be under the crank or on the left rear drop out by the axle nut.

Welcome to the Cabe!

 

[Freqman1]

The dropouts tell you it’s post war. What is the serial number? V/r Shawn

 

[Junkman Bob]

Pardon me for Not welcoming you to the Cabe prior too commenting … Welcome and it’s all about having Fun !!!
Bob

 

[bikercosmos]

Thanks everyone! And it seems like the serial number has been painted over, I can't see it. I'll check back in here once I can put some paint stripper on that part

 

[bikercosmos]

Strike that. I looked under the left rear drop out and it's H00127.