What To Know More Info On This Bike

[Mramos]

Hi Cabers,

I just aquire this bike and i would like to know more about it like, year, model and any additional info is a montgomery wards

 

[rhenning]

Might be the picture but the front fork looks bent back a bit. Might be a Murray built bike from the look of the rear drop outs. Maybe not. Roger

 

[rollfaster]

H.P. Snyder built Hawthorne.
. Late 40s I believe.

 

[Mramos]

Thanks rhenning and rollfaster for your replys, got another question. Does this frame came with an serial number? I cant find one or maybe it's under the coats of paint, where does this frame use to have it?

 

[the tinker]

Like Rollfaster said it's a Hawthorne, sold at Montgomery Wards Stores. Could be purchased mail order or at their stores The serial #'s would be underside of the bottom bracket. Turn the bike upside down. May have to clean away some crud to see them.. Your bike was available with a nice springer that are easily found if you want to replace your fork. Your bent fork is easily straightened .

 

[Freqman1]

Some of these had a number on the right side of the seat tube. V/r Shawn

 

[Mramos]

Like Rollfaster said it's a Hawthorne, sold at Montgomery Wards Stores. Could be purchased mail order or at their stores The serial #'s would be underside of the bottom bracket. Turn the bike upside down. May have to clean away some crud to see them.. Your bike was available with a nice springer that are easily found if you want to replace your fork. Your bent fork is easily straightened .

Thinker what would be the correct springer for this frame?

 

[Freqman1]

I believe these had a 'bee hive' springer but besides the fork requires a different fender and light. It is possible this model wasn't offered with a springer. V/r Shawn

Pic stolen from the Tinker

 

[Mramos]

Thanks Freqman1

 

[Adamtinkerer]

Looks like it has the red and blue M/W badge, first used in '50. As a Snyder built, it should have the 2 digit year in reverse, plus two letters stamped on the bottom bracket.