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bakerinva
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Hello all, I am new to the old bicycle game and just bought my first "new" bike! Problem is, I am not 100% sure of what it is...the person who sold it to me said it is a 1946 Hawthorne. But, it is missing the name plate and I have not been able to find any other marking on it (although the tires do say Wards on them). I think I found a number on the bottom part of the tubing near the crank shaft.
The bike is mostly original, but not sure about the seat and I know the pedals are later editions. It does have the original fenders, chain gaurd and even reflector on the rear fender.
I have already pulled it apart, cleaned it, popped on new tires (I put on white walls, which I think make it look awesome!) tubes and put it back together. I have not decided if I want to repaint it. I like the original blue, but it is rough. Any thoughts?
See down on a further post...I provided some updated pictures via a photo sharing link! Thanks so far for all the info. If anyone has anymore knowledge of this bike, please pass it along! Great site! Thanks!
Thanks again!
The bike is mostly original, but not sure about the seat and I know the pedals are later editions. It does have the original fenders, chain gaurd and even reflector on the rear fender.
I have already pulled it apart, cleaned it, popped on new tires (I put on white walls, which I think make it look awesome!) tubes and put it back together. I have not decided if I want to repaint it. I like the original blue, but it is rough. Any thoughts?
See down on a further post...I provided some updated pictures via a photo sharing link! Thanks so far for all the info. If anyone has anymore knowledge of this bike, please pass it along! Great site! Thanks!
Thanks again!
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