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I think that I'm going to call this one "Snow Day" what do you think? since this will be my winter bike... which kid doesn't want to get off from school for a snow day?

Got her mocked up today

Okay do that, pm me some pictures when you get the chance

This ones going to be a rough one, I'm not painting anthing. What I have is a, what I believe to be, 1936 Schwinn. I have no crazy plans for it, just using stuff that I already have in the garage. Trying to spend no money lol Here's how I bought it I since then stripped the paint off of the...

Okay what kind of bike do you want to build. I'm in the mood to do another bare metal bike build. What are your thoughts?

That thing has some mean stance to it!

i like it the way it stands HERE'S MY FINISHED BIKE:

Thank you everyone for the kind words. Now the next step with this. I can't get the seat post out for the life of me! I got it to spin, with some force and leverage, but it won't pull out. What can I do to get it out? I've used Wd-40, Pb blaster, brute force, and all three! I'm stuck

Thanks! I think it turned out well. I haven't riden it for a long time yet but it felt fine around the block

Re: 1946 Hawthorne Preservation Project 1 DAY LEFT Finished!!!! Here's what I did today: That rear tire is the original tire that came on the bike! I'm waiting on the arrival of a fender that will match up perfectly, other than that I'm finished.

Re: 1946 Hawthorne Preservation Project 1 DAY LEFT Thanks guys! Well there's been a little hitch in the road. I went to the local shop to pick up some tires and they were out. They should have new ones in Tuesday. So progress has been delayed lol

Re: 1946 Hawthorne Preservation Project 1 DAY LEFT [url=http://s1254.photobucket.com/user/dapperdanman124/media/prewar%20Hawthorne/AF5C96E2-261C-4CF5-87EE-F8948E24DA09-5548-000007BC5B7ED4BD_zpsbe989826.jpg.html] wheel is all trued and ready to roll

Re: 1946 Hawthorne Preservation Project 1 DAY LEFT I will have this bike completed tomorrow! I'm going out to buy the last of what i need, tires/tubes! I rebuilt the rear wheel, it's better than ever. I cleared all of the parts i wanted to clear. Tomorrow is assembly day, rain or shine.

Alright good lol

I hope you didn't throw out the old one :shock:

Here's my 46: In the process of getting her roadworthy now! Here's the build link: viewtopic.php?f=21&t=76338

My Build-off 8 bike

Okay. If you change your mind let me know.

Awesome bike! I'm building a 46 Hawthorne. Is there any way you'd sell the front fender?