The less than 10 known club

[Freqman1]

I'm having a hard time navigating this website and following threads lol

Just click on that box that says "1950 Hawthorne"

 

[tlboling]

Are we talking complete bikes?
Because there are only 18 known 1950-52 Hawthorne 'Triple Bar' bikes out there, but only 3 of those are complete.

sorry for edits, had to review archives for correct numbers

Only 7 of the 18 are the original 1950 model, and only 1 of those is complete.

Complete, but rack is after-market.

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This one just needs the seat and drum brake.

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Was cut, but bars remained with bike and have been re-attached.

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Missing chainguard

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Missing chainguard, seat, grips & light.

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Missing several accessories.

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I have one of the 7 (from 1950), but mine is missing the original wheel set (3-speed w/ front drum brake) and several accessories as well.

 

[tlboling]

Serial # E192575 for my Hawthorne 3 bar

 

[tlboling]

That's a Schwinn spring fork but I don't believe that brake is Schwinn. Check out this thread

1950 Hawthorne Triple Bar | Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965

Rebuilt the rear hub just in time for St. Patrick's Day! Third bar's a charm... 1950 M/W Hawthorne Triple bar aka 3 bar. These were made from 1950-52 and badged Hawthorne as well as Monark. So far we (the general bike community and 3 bar owners) know of 9, possibly 10 men's triple bars (2 might...

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I think i found the serial number E192565 for my Hawthorne 3 bar.

 

[The Colonel]

I believe the 1935/36 Westfield Arch Bar Streamline qualifies (both Deluxe and Standard models). @catfish is the only other CABE member I know who has one. Picture of mine below....

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RAD CITY!!

 

[Bleecker]

I'm having a hard time navigating this website and following threads lol

Just click on the provided thread link and read away.
Cheers!