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Title: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: bobafett on June 20, 2010, 10:49 PM: So after a long hunt I finally got my mitts on an '82 pro-class. Didn't want to settle for anything other than an 82 as it was the first year they were made.

I will eventually build this full factory spec with black chrome effect but the seller I bought it from in the states (jays24 - top man :daumenhoch: ) had painted it metalic black and it looked a nice paint job when I got it so I decided to have a little fun..........

........and build a "custom" pro-class :LolLolLolLol:

Couldn't resist really - I was itching to build it :-[

Custom decals from RAD's finest ;)

And then a raid of the parts shelf......

So it's probably like marmite this - we'll see what everyone thinks........

Full spec (pretty much era correct +/- 1yr):

1982 mongoose pro-class frame and forks
Pro-size mongoose pro-class bars
NOS original genuine mongoose grips (2nd Gen)
mongoose pro-class stem
original survivor pro-class wheels (haven't touched these at all - still have original decals and fleccies :D )
NOS cheng-shin skinwall comp3 1.75/1.75
NOS MKS BM5 rat traps
mongoose stamped crank
mongoose stamped spider
NOS takagi 43T chain ring
mongoose stamped BB
tioga beartrap headset
NOS Kashimax MX seat
stainless steel seatpost
NOS DC twin bolt clamp
NOS DC MX1000 rear
NOS DC Tech 3
NOS DC cable/clips
original survivor mongoose race plate with original mongoose decals
and a first for me......... no padset :shocked: ;D reckon pro-class builds look better without a padset - just my opinion though - tried it with a padset and it just looked wrong.

Here she is..........

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/mybikes/1982proclass/1982_custom_proclass_00.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/mybikes/1982proclass/1982_custom_proclass_01.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/mybikes/1982proclass/1982_custom_proclass_02.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/mybikes/1982proclass/1982_custom_proclass_03.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/mybikes/1982proclass/1982_custom_proclass_04.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/mybikes/1982proclass/1982_custom_proclass_05.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/mybikes/1982proclass/1982_custom_proclass_06.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/mybikes/1982proclass/1982_custom_proclass_07.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/mybikes/1982proclass/1982_custom_proclass_08.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/mybikes/1982proclass/1982_custom_proclass_09.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/mybikes/1982proclass/1982_custom_proclass_10.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/mybikes/1982proclass/1982_custom_proclass_11.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/mybikes/1982proclass/1982_custom_proclass_12.JPG)

:)
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: trickydeno on June 20, 2010, 10:57 PM: nice 1 john :daumenhoch: looks top mate.
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: brettypeeps on June 20, 2010, 11:00 PM: MMM that is very nice :smitten:

Awesome work :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: NORTY40 on June 20, 2010, 11:00 PM: :shocked: :shocked: a ''CUSTOM'' John , not normally a word i would associate with you ??? :LolLolLolLol:

Looks good mate , I like it :daumenhoch:

Quote from: bobafett on June 20, 2010, 10:49 PM

I will eventually build this full factory spec with black chrome effect

Knew it ::) :D

Agree on the lack of padset too ;)
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: fischflo on June 20, 2010, 11:08 PM: one again :daumenhoch: love it. the old school bikes still look the best
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: rollin72 on June 21, 2010, 07:53 AM: love it john, it looks the dogs nutz :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: stevochb on June 21, 2010, 08:12 AM: Nice that John. Love the black and red :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: Macmania on June 21, 2010, 08:52 AM: Another top build John :daumenhoch: Lovin it :smitten:
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: monkian on June 21, 2010, 11:18 AM: Love the stance of a Pro-Class. Looks eager :daumenhoch:
It's a beautiful custom. The Black & Red combo looks sweet but I'm with you on the factory spec 8)
Look forward to seeing the transformation.
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: MartyC on June 21, 2010, 01:50 PM: Nice build, very different to the usual chrome and blue parts on a smoked frame :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: xGoose on June 21, 2010, 02:38 PM: Well nice John, you got your bars in the end! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: southern andy on June 21, 2010, 02:39 PM: I like it :4_17_5: :4_17_5:

The black on red reminds me of a couple of my bikes :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:

Lets see what it looks like with a red padset on John.
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: 20to26 on June 21, 2010, 03:23 PM: that black looks pretty bling! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: moochalargo on June 21, 2010, 09:15 PM: Really nice bike!! like that alot
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: ron burgundy on June 21, 2010, 09:21 PM: Very nice, a great racer for MK :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: animal on June 21, 2010, 09:56 PM: Very cheeky John 8)
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: bmxboy70 on June 21, 2010, 10:40 PM: I........ like it! No No I luv it :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: In2 bmx on June 22, 2010, 07:31 AM: Very Very nice John :4_17_5: Loving the black . :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: magna13 on June 23, 2010, 10:40 AM: not bad at all :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: trasher on June 23, 2010, 06:56 PM: its alright for a goose i suppose :4_17_5:

nice one dude :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: Jays24 on June 24, 2010, 03:12 PM: Nice! I knew it went to a good person that would take care of it! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: kdw712 on June 25, 2010, 11:21 AM: more mongooses's'es ... ? :D :LolLolLolLol:

82 pro class :smitten:

like the build a lot :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1982 pro-class "custom" (FINISHED)
Post by: bobafett on June 25, 2010, 10:04 PM: Nice one lads - cheers for the comments :daumenhoch:

Quote from: Southern Andy on June 21, 2010, 02:39 PM

Lets see what it looks like with a red padset on John.

Andy,

Just for you mate..........

Didn't feel right to me so off they came but here she is in her winter clothes...........

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/mybikes/1982proclass/1982_custom_proclass26.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/mybikes/1982proclass/1982_custom_proclass27.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/mybikes/1982proclass/1982_custom_proclass28.JPG)

:daumenhoch: