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    Parting out rare 1936 Hawthorne Zep deluxe prewar

    I'm no expert Jeff, but I don't see why they wouldn't be the same size? I appreciate you taking the time to check. Thanks, Liquid Cool
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    Parting out rare 1936 Hawthorne Zep deluxe prewar

    bnb... Do you still have the actual truss rods pictured in the #2 post? They look like they might fit my 1947/8 Hawthorne... Best, Liquid Cool
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    Wards Hawthorne(CWC)...Can't figure out year of make.

    Pepto Bismol...:grin:. I was just muttering that to myself yesterday afternoon. As easy as the stuff came off, who knows...it might be Pepto Bismol...smile. Adam, I really can't tell what metal the badge is made of and I'm not sure of the colors. A.S. Boltnut...I'll take a look. Thanks...
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    Wards Hawthorne(CWC)...Can't figure out year of make.

    Dr. Tankenstein... Thanks. 5/8" sounds good. I've looked at alot of pictures/threads trying to figure that out. I'm wondering if this bike only takes the lucky 7 type seat post or a straight one. Most of the pictures I've found...all of them we're lucky 7 style. Best, Liquid Cool
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    Checking in from NE...

    Wildcat... I thought about gears, but I live in a neighborhood that is flat and surrounds a lake. It's about a 3 mile trek around and I probably won't be venturing far from the neighborhood. I am keeping that option open though...I'd actually like to get on the bike and ride it so I can see...
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    Wards Hawthorne(CWC)...Can't figure out year of make.

    Thanks for the replies guys... I read your thread Poorman, that frame sure looks identical to mine. If you do figure out what year you're dealing with...please let me know. I'll keep an eye on your thread as well. One of the better threads I found that had what I believe is an identical bike...
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    Wards Hawthorne(CWC)...Can't figure out year of make.

    I'm new on the forum, I actually just posted my first post in the "INTROS" area....:happy: Here is the Wards Hawthorne... and...Here is what I know...it has the "New Departure" Model D rear hub, skip tooth star sprocket, straight fender bracket, and the head badge mounting is on the...
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    Checking in from NE...

    Hello everyone... Haven't been into bicycles since I was a kid with three newspaper routes. Back then, I started out riding on an early 1970's yellow/black Schwinn Stingray with a banana seat and ape hanger handlebars and ended up in my teens racing BMX. If memory serves me correctly I was...
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