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Monngoose, is this the original finish ? Had the Autosol out :)
Spen69:
Sweeeeeeet find Bob :daumenhoch:
Don't forget that the 'goose factory back then had the stamps on the BB done before they welded them to a frame, so especially at this time there will be every combination you can imagine. I've have both chrome and nickel '81 bikes, but an August '81 in nickel is a nice score as it's very late in the day for nickel plate :smitten:
Personally I prefer the nickel finish as it has a soft yellow glow to it rather than the harsh brightness of full chrome plate. Also, it's much more resilient to knocks and scrapes and polishes well. Like John, I've had just about every old 'goose and would always take a pre-'81 in nickel over anything else (with the exception of a Pro-Class of course, but I've got one of those already.....!)
Looks great - don't spend too long polishing it as it's supposed to look like that and you will ride it, not sit there staring at it :angrysoapbox:
Spen
bobafett:
What a difference a bit of autosol makes to a dull nickel frame - nicely done sir :coolsmiley:
As for the "tan comp 3's" you've bought - I have seen these on ebay myself and always wondered how you'd encorporate them into a build hmmmm - custom tan padset maybe :shocked: ??? as for tan grips I'm not sure but early geese came with "hunt wilde" transparent grips and "winner's circle" transparent grips most of which knocking around now have a 'tan' kind of colour to them as the sun has done it's work over a 30 year period :D so they might work :-\ bit of tan suede over a shabby mx seat as a resto job maybe :-\
I tend to stick to the standard mongoose accessory colours most of the time (red/blue/yellow/black) that said watch this space for my daughter's custom minigoose coming soon..............
Spen69:
--- Quote from: bobafett on September 08, 2009, 02:57 PM ---that said watch this space for my daughter's custom minigoose coming soon..............
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Mmmm, I wonder what colour that's gonna be then kids........ :angel:
I'm currently just starting on "project Lil' Ripper" for my daughter, but seeing as it's only her first birthday tomorrow, I think I have a bit of time to finish it off ready for her :2funny:
Get that Minigoose up JonnyGoose - I can't wait to see it :daumenhoch:
stevochb:
Polished up well that das :)
Daddybass:
Autosol and elbow grease wot a difference saw that bike on the bay was tempted myself love seeing stuff given given new life good work :4_17_5:
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