Let's see your Zep...I mean Snyder Fastback Sport Frame

[Walker]

I think you need to change your site name to Zep Hoarder

Another nice one Scott.

 

[Walker]

tell me this isn't the perfect tank for that bike..

 

[Nightrider]

PERFECT patina on that '36. Love this thread, I can look at these frames all day!
Johnny

 

[Drummerboy1975]

Here's my '38 Zep.

 

[The Black Monark]

Here's my '38 Zep.

Welcome to the Snyder Society
Looking forward to seeing what you do to yours

 

[The Black Monark]

Had to lose the fenders and switch seats on ol' red. I like the way this one looks better: more narrow, cleaner lines:

did a couple other things late today...pics tomorrow!

 

[Drummerboy1975]

Welcome to the Snyder Society
Looking forward to seeing what you do to yours

Hey thanks! Could you clarify something please? So my bike is a Snyder that's badged as a Hawthorne for Montgomery Wards? In that case, is it a Snyder, or a Hawthorne Zep?

 

[The Black Monark]

Quick answer: your frame was made by Snyder, sold by Wards, it never was a Zep. This basic frame style was a "Zep" model in 1937. It had a locking fork, side-stand, and no ears for dropstand on the rear fork ends...among other things that made the bike a Zep.
Spend a few bucks on the Elgin/Higgins/Hawthorne book from the cabe, worth every nickel.

 

[Drummerboy1975]

Quick answer: your frame was made by Snyder, sold by Wards, it never was a Zep. This basic frame style was a "Zep" model in 1937. It had a locking fork, side-stand, and no ears for dropstand on the rear fork ends...among other things that made the bike a Zep.
Spend a few bucks on the Elgin/Higgins/Hawthorne book from the cabe, worth every nickel.

If it isn't an actual Zep, what did they call this model?

 

[The Black Monark]

If it isn't an actual Zep, what did they call this model?

I don't think these Hawthorne bikes had names in 1938 and 1939, and the catalog pages I've seen don't show them with chain guards. The guard you have is shown as an accessory.
These bikes were sold as "value" models, noted as "lowest price we know of..." in Wards cat's.
Have you tried to look for original paint on the fenders, frame, and fork?

 

[Drummerboy1975]

I don't think these Hawthorne bikes had names in 1938 and 1939, and the catalog pages I've seen don't show them with chain guards. The guard you have is shown as an accessory.
These bikes were sold as "value" models, noted as "lowest price we know of..." in Wards cat's.
Have you tried to look for original paint on the fenders, frame, and fork?

I was previous I got it from was told by previous owner he got it from, that it was sand blasted and repainted, then has faux patina added.

 

[The Black Monark]

I was previous I got it from was told by previous owner he got it from, that it was sand blasted and repainted, then has faux patina added.

Perfect! You've been released from the encumbrance of "correctness" and are now free to put you're own mark on it.

 

[The Black Monark]

 

[Pedal_junky]

Muey bueno.

 

[Drummerboy1975]

Muy bonita

 

[Walker]

mmmmmm bakelite.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

I look at these, and then at my Cannondale, and wonder if anyone has done a skinny tire racer version? I think everything on my CAD2 would go right on one and be slick. I see my next frame search...

Carl.

 

[Pedal_junky]

No faux.

 

[The Black Monark]

No faux.

au naturel

 

[The Black Monark]

Here's a neat shot I captured by accident the other day while out on ol'rusty: