Hawthorne Old Girl

[10~18 Kustoms]

Picked up another old girl today. This one is an early 50's Hawthorne I think. The add said it was Korean War era, thus the lack of chrome. Not sure about that, but is is a pretty nice complete original bike it even had the Wards Riverside Mate tires, but they are a little shreaded. Also still has the Delta sealed beam headlight that plugs into the tank. I think it is a HP Snyder built frame because the rear dropouts have the adjustable fender brace/rear rack holes, but not sure of the year yet since I don't have any info on HPS serial numbers. The s# is under the bottom bracket and is only 25EH. The hub is a New Departure model D skip tooth. Thanks if any one can help with the year???

6 volt battery I'm guessing?

love the funky struts that are formed to go around the sealed beam

 

[Pappy]

Marty...what does Jackie think of you picking all these old broads up? Shoot...you're getting as bad as Sills! :shock: ! Very kool old bike,as usual...P 8)

 

[Road Master]

To get that Headlight, the Tank Internals and all the Wiring I'd pick up an old broad too! Robert

 

[jon]

that light looks really heavy on that bike....i'll help you out and take it off your hands!

 

[Big_Daddy_Sloth]

She's a beauty!

 

[jon]

She's a beauty!

"The Tubes"

 

[Big_Daddy_Sloth]

"The Tubes"

 

[10~18 Kustoms]

Got her all cleaned up and ready to ride. The light and horn even worked after a little effort.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Nice clean-up! :mrgreen:

 

[jon]

hey where did you get the green dice...lol

 

[pick]

That is one sweet lookin old lady Marty! Now, quit showing pics or I may think I need it! :lol: :mrgreen: :lol:

 

[Riviera Rich]

That one is the same era as the boys Hawthorne rust pile I picked up last winter ! Dig the green!!