1954 Hawthorne?

[Caleb Provencio]

I was told when I bought it they thought it was a 1954 Hawthorne...trying to validate that. I know the tanks are not the right year and it's missing the light.

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[B607]

Don't know my Hawthorne's but that's a cool bike and even cooler pic with the Christmas tree. Gary

 

[deorman]

The mark at the end of the serial # indicates Cleveland Welding Co. as the manufacturer.

 

[Rustinkerer]

Yes, from late 51-56, CWC/AMF serial #s had the year on them, so it is a 54. -Adam