Hawthorne rat rod

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I picked a Hawthorne up at a local bike shop. It was in pretty rough shape. I figured the rough patina would add to the look I was after.
I'll see if I can attach some pictures.

 

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http://s762.photobucket.com/albums/xx27 ... 20Bicycle/

 

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This is the starting condition.

 

[thatismytruck]

That's a good looking bike!!!

 

[Unchained]

Very, very cool looking. I like these frames as is (had one or two) but I really like what you've done to this one. Spot on. :mrgreen:

 

[TurfwarVSE]

this is probably my, second favorite bike ive seen on here.

i love the wood, what did you cut the wood out of?
also i dont really like flames but the copper flames are sweet!

 

[Wildcat]

That's the look!

 

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Thanks guys,
I was debating on changing the frame, but the area to put the wood insert into wasn't very big, so I hacked away.
The wood is rough-sawn cherry and I gave it a weathered look with a vinegar solution.
The grips are made out of wooden dowel and thin leather cord.
I found some leather that had an aged look and recovered the seat.
I like the barn fresh look and had that in mind when I was putting this together.

 

[icyuod2]

love the bike! ya nailed that barn find style.

the wood/copper flames are killa.
ya know what they say, great minds think alike, and fools seldom differ.

 

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icyuod2, Thanks. I actually have a picture of your bike in my picture collection. I was going to use expanded metal for the flames, but went with the copper because it looked better.