hawthorne identity unknown

[peterpants]

I Picked this guy up to help my daughter build her first old school bike...anyone have any info on it? There is a Hawthorne sticker on the front that says Chicago 7 IL, but there are two holes on either side as if there once was a badge. Any and all info is welcome, thanks guys!

 

[peterpants]

There is astamp of a circle with "SE" in it above the serial number of F449089

 

[Wildcat]

Dropouts and sprocket ID it as a Rollfast, made by Snyder.

 

[peterpants]

Yes, but I can't find a reference of one that does not have the additional support bar. Also, I believe the tank has a missing piece that extends beyong the front that houses two lights. . .

 

[M.Martian]

Dropouts and sprocket ID it as a Rollfast, made by Snyder.

I think I read somewhere that the SE with the serial number was a Snyder thing. I can't remember where I read it though and my Snyder built 41 does not have it.

 

[Gold Street Customs]

I would say early sixties, and the holes next to the badge might be for the light :?: :idea:

 

[Rustinkerer]

It's an early 60s Snyder-built Hawthorne. This style frame wasn't as popular as the others, but there are a few still around.
-Adam