You know but my LBS guy wants to know...

[Saving Tempest]

What year is this Hawthorne from?

Yes, I did tell him the stamping on the bottom bracket would really help.

Skiptooth? CHECK
Patina? QUALITY!
Brakes good, tires fair? THAT'S A HOT ROD LINCOLN

 

[bikeyard]

Early post war

 

[ratina]

CWC built. Those rear dropouts were used from 1950-1954.

 

[Saving Tempest]

OK...I'll pass the thread link along to him so he can keep up with it.

 

[Boris]

Still, a plenty decent solid looking Plain Jane repainted bike with Schwinn pedals.

 

[Saving Tempest]

I have no idea where it comes from or why his friend wants to know, but keep it coming.

Yes, the paint job, though a bit messed up looks pretty cool.