Drove all the way down from Ontario Canada to John.C's place for these. A 193? Hawthorne, and a circa 1960 Schwinn Tornado double straight bar. After a few beers once we got home, I had the Hawthorne rolling up and down the street!
1940 Hawthorne and a circa 1960 Schwinn Tornado
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Re: 193? Hawthorne and a circa 1960 Schwinn Tornado
The Hawthorne is a CWC produced bike the frame dates the bike between late 1937 and early 1942, the chainring, if original to the bike, limits it to 1940 and newer. The serial number can be used to date it more closely.
The Hawthorne is a CWC produced bike the frame dates the bike between late 1937 and early 1942, the chainring, if original to the bike, limits it to 1940 and newer. The serial number can be used to date it more closely.
Re: 193? Hawthorne and a circa 1960 Schwinn Tornado
Tornado came out in '58, also there was a revised Flying Star w/that frame around the same time. 61 weas the last year for the original Tornado, the Typhoon replaced it for 62, but most used a different frame wtih continuous tubes to the rear dropouts instead of ending at the seat tube as on this one. -AdamTailwinds said:
Re: 193? Hawthorne and a circa 1960 Schwinn Tornado
That's why I ask, it's the same frame style as this example I have which is a very late 1961. I'm still trying to figure out the peculiarities of this particular frame.
Rustinkerer said:
That's why I ask, it's the same frame style as this example I have which is a very late 1961. I'm still trying to figure out the peculiarities of this particular frame.
Re: 193? Hawthorne and a circa 1960 Schwinn Tornado
I know the Schwinn was first licensed in '61 in Vermont, last licensed in '67. The Hawthorne has a Ithaca NY '44 plate on it, but I think it is older than that. I need to find a drop stand for the Hawthorne as well, and use the other one on my '37-39 CWC round rear end frame rat. I am definitely still pretty new to the world of Schwinns, as I am a big CWC fan. I couldn't pass the Tornado up, the headlight is spotless on the inside as well. Is there a really good polish I can use on the Schwinn? The Hawthorne will stay as is, it's too awesome to clean. Yesterday it had 2 Duro flame tread tires installed, skull grips and a Klaxon Oogah horn. As rotten as the seat looks, it is really comfy.
I know the Schwinn was first licensed in '61 in Vermont, last licensed in '67. The Hawthorne has a Ithaca NY '44 plate on it, but I think it is older than that. I need to find a drop stand for the Hawthorne as well, and use the other one on my '37-39 CWC round rear end frame rat. I am definitely still pretty new to the world of Schwinns, as I am a big CWC fan. I couldn't pass the Tornado up, the headlight is spotless on the inside as well. Is there a really good polish I can use on the Schwinn? The Hawthorne will stay as is, it's too awesome to clean. Yesterday it had 2 Duro flame tread tires installed, skull grips and a Klaxon Oogah horn. As rotten as the seat looks, it is really comfy.
Re: 193? Hawthorne and a circa 1960 Schwinn Tornado
I wish I could find tanks for both as well!
I wish I could find tanks for both as well!
Re: 193? Hawthorne and a circa 1960 Schwinn Tornado
Johnson City New York was the destination!
Johnson City New York was the destination!
Re: 193? Hawthorne and a circa 1960 Schwinn Tornado
How do you get the top off of a Stewart Warner speedometer?
How do you get the top off of a Stewart Warner speedometer?
Re: 193? Hawthorne and a circa 1960 Schwinn Tornado
After I found the Tornado a new home, I have finally started to put the Hawthorne back together. Cleaned the rust a bit to reveal the beautiful vintage red house paint, :lol: I also gave the paint on the original rims a little love as well. All was going well until I noticed the fork was twisted to the right a bit, so on the test ride it was pulling to the left a lot. Swapped the fork out for a crusty Shockmaster, added a light, seat, tires, grease and it lives again.
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After I found the Tornado a new home, I have finally started to put the Hawthorne back together. Cleaned the rust a bit to reveal the beautiful vintage red house paint, :lol: I also gave the paint on the original rims a little love as well. All was going well until I noticed the fork was twisted to the right a bit, so on the test ride it was pulling to the left a lot. Swapped the fork out for a crusty Shockmaster, added a light, seat, tires, grease and it lives again.
Looks COOL 8)
