This photo has surfaced a few times in the last decade or so. I can't help but to admire it every time it does.
Who wants to get on the bandwagon for making THESE?:
Perhaps not always Wood ones, as the cost would be the New Custom Part price,. But maybe something made from rolled tubing with...
Scored these both as they sit.
Nice folks out in the middle of Wisco.
1950 Lux in Back (a good repaint over very tired black) missing tank, light and light/battery tray for rack.
1951 Hawthorne in front (OG paint!)
Missing original light, I think?
Rear reflector and correct grips.
Cleveland...
Im looking for a close match to this particular WHITE EA front load headlight..
there is a set on my bike,this one shown is one I own ..Im looking for one as close as possible..if I can.. 🙃
Thank you everyone! Jeff
Great project..no pedals..(I MIGHT have some somewhere for it)it comes with a nice 26" front wheel (it has incorrect 24"on it)
Rack is cracked by brace..light needs work,non locking fork..front fender has small tear under fork where it bolts onto the fork..missing tail light..
BUT GRAY PROJECT...
As stated, Im looking for parts for my original paint Hawthorne,a 1940/41 Fall/winter Catalog All American.
Im looking for 1 ALUMINUM 26" boys truss rod . stabilizer bar,etc.I will buy a SET if you have 2/ pair..In almost ANY condition..Mine is broken in half(MISSING half)
Im also looking for...
**LOCAL PU priced! AWESOME original paint 1948 ladies JC Higgins Deluxe bicycle with BATWING light **
>>> 4 things....
#1.The tires shown ON the bike are NOT INCLUDED at any price..I will have substitutes on this bike
#2 $450 is the CASH local pick up in southern RI price ..
#3 The Batwing is...
So, not too long ago, I was walking in my backyard, and I spotted this leaning beside a fallen in shed. So I pulled it out of the weeds to get a better look.
From what I have found, it is a 1941 (approx.) Hiawatha, built by Shelby, and sold at Gamble's Department stores. It looks identical to...
$250 cash with LOCAL pick up at zip code 02804 in southern RI on CT border near rt 95
I swapped out incorrect painted front wheel for chrome drop center. Missing regular oval Schwinn badge
Also gave it a quick wash and added a better matching set of Goodyear tires ,unsure on tubes..they have...
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/39-elgin-twin-bar.155277/
Normally I post a full fledged ad here specifically, but I'm on time crunches and minutes count right now.
It's on the Cabe and explained piece by piece with FULL pictorial in vast detail. Any questions, interest.. comments.. feel...