Rustic Hawthorn

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This is a old Hawthorn that I saved from going to the scrap yard. It was considered using for last years build off but the "999 Racer" was another story. I've got a few rusty parts lying around so this is as rat as it gets.
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Here's the frame that I paid $1 for.
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And the pile of parts, rusted 72 spoke rims and 2 sets of fenders.
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The chain guard and forks arn't red or crudy so some paint is in order.
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I got the Stone finish paint for a buck and I thought it was more like rust in a can!
 
Fenders are mocked up...
The one set are duck tails too!
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Test fitting some stuff, I did steal someones seat post idea(sorry :oops: ) but it's one of the handles from the "999 Racer"!
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Seat and the handle bars are set...
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And now it's geting somewhere!
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Chainguard is mounted, I love how crudy it looks too!
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The seam in the fenders looked like a good place to mount the tail light.
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The rest of the lighting gear, and the headlight is dual beam and could be rustier but play the hand your dealt.
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And it's all there, but no kickstand, oh well it rides great and looks awsome! See ya'll at the finish line :!:
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