Please Help ID Wards Hawthorne

[Kuttnhack]

Been cold and wet here in Nor Cal. Not much fab work going but some good finds. Any help on dating this Hawthorne would be great. Has a decent repaint and original color looks to be blue. Rear fender has skirt lacing holes. Craigs list find for $75.00 in the dark, in the hood. Kinda risky but brought a good friend and a little prayer. Sometimes it's amazing what we do to score a new prize. Thanks in advance for all who input.

C51808

 

[rms37]

The bike was made for Montgomery Ward by Cleveland Welding. The serial number indicates a manufacturing date between late 1937 and (more likely) early 1938. The frame, fork, fenders and crank all look likely to be original. The seat and wheels are later replacements.

 

[Kuttnhack]

Man you guys are so awesome. Thanks rms37. I spent about 2 hours on line for nodda and you had it posted in less than 30 minutes. Best bicycle website in the universe right here baby.