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'42 Hawthorne. "The Answer" (Finished)

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'42 Hawthorne. "The Answer" (Finished)

Postby ruddigger on Sat May 12, 2012 11:15 am

I picked up this ratty Hawthorne off Craigslist a few months back, I think the seller is a member, (speak up if it was you!) I wanted to keep it ratty, I think I've succeeded. This is the second build I've put on here, hopefully it's better recieved than the last one was. Bonus points if you know why I named it "The Answer."

This is the way it was when I bought it, minus the wheels and tires, which I moved over from my Schwinn DX.
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I switched out the bars, and threw on some clay brick tires that I got from Chimichanga. I also threw the skiptooth chain from my DX on it, but it was a bit too short. I added a few links from a different chain, check out my "master link."
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I bought a chrome Nirve headlight, but it was way too modern looking, not to mention shiny.
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This will make a much more suitable light, don't you think?
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Trainmen's lantern added, bars switched out yet again.
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Rollfast tank purchased from eBay, it had a horn that didn't work, I replaced it with one that did. I also threw the Nirve headlight on the back as a taillight. It's still way too shiny though. Also got my Brooks saddle installed. Sexy seat.
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Antiqued the taillight, and threw on some red auto light repair tape.
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Chainguard acquired from a guy at that "other" forum. I think it's supposed to be for a Shelby?
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Took it to the first ever SoCal Rat Rod ride. You can see my last build behind it. (purple)
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Redid the taillight lens, that tape was way too crappy looking. I removed it and painted it instead.
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Picked up a set of ducktail fenders from Chimichanga. a little time with a cut off wheel and a rivet gun, and now it's a bobbed fender. With the chain indent and ducktail still intact. Again, way too shiny though.
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Antiqued the fender.
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Aaaaand done.

Postby ruddigger on Sat May 12, 2012 11:17 am

Finished pictures, taken this morning.
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Re: '42 Hawthorne. "The Answer" (Finished)

Postby outskirtscustoms on Sat May 12, 2012 11:39 am

What process did you use to "Antique the fender"? That is awesome!
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Re: '42 Hawthorne. "The Answer" (Finished)

Postby ruddigger on Sat May 12, 2012 6:26 pm

I painted it red, then sanded it to dull it. Then I dabbed on alternating copper and silver paint for texture. After that I dabbed it with liquid shoe polish for darker spots and an old dirty look. Hitting it with a hammer doesn't hurt either. ;) Thanks for the kind words.
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Re: '42 Hawthorne. "The Answer" (Finished)

Postby Houndog on Sat May 12, 2012 6:28 pm

outskirtscustoms wrote:What process did you use to "Antique the fender"? That is awesome!


Yes Do tell..... Way cool bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: '42 Hawthorne. "The Answer" (Finished)

Postby dogdart on Sat May 12, 2012 6:31 pm

Very nice 8)
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Re: '42 Hawthorne. "The Answer" (Finished)

Postby Bigdaddy772 on Sat May 12, 2012 6:39 pm

Nice looking bike. Great job!!!
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Re: '42 Hawthorne. "The Answer" (Finished)

Postby KC so-cal on Sat May 12, 2012 7:51 pm

That would have made a great build off bike. great job!!
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Re: '42 Hawthorne. "The Answer" (Finished)

Postby Vintagebikelover24 on Sat May 12, 2012 8:54 pm

Amazing bike!!!! But I do have one question...exactly how much did this all cost? because I wanna do a build like this so badly!
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Re: '42 Hawthorne. "The Answer" (Finished)

Postby ruddigger on Sat May 12, 2012 11:00 pm

The frameset was the most expensive part, the rest of it was junk I had lying around or scrounged together. It's certainly doable on any budget.
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Re: '42 Hawthorne. "The Answer" (Finished)

Postby Vintagebikelover24 on Sun May 13, 2012 5:27 am

Okay thanks I guess I just need to save up some money for the frame
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Re: '42 Hawthorne. "The Answer" (Finished)

Postby mrfritz on Sun May 13, 2012 5:49 am

This bike is AWSOME... I really love how the tires picking up patina is adding to it. It seems like a bike that will only improve with use!
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Re: '42 Hawthorne. "The Answer" (Finished)

Postby wcc on Tue May 15, 2012 5:14 pm

Every once in a while on this forum you across a builder who is not afraid to go there and not afraid to take you there. Patina is in the rat baby. 8)
That bike is nice man. :D
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Re: '42 Hawthorne. "The Answer" (Finished)

Postby SCHWINNRAY69 on Tue May 15, 2012 6:37 pm

Cool bike :D Love the patina 8)
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Re: '42 Hawthorne. "The Answer" (Finished)

Postby MadMax '58 on Tue May 15, 2012 7:15 pm

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