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Title: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: bobafett on September 30, 2010, 12:42 AM: OK had this funky colour scheme in my head for about 2 years now and just kept changing the parts as more and more interesting 70's bits arrived attached to various frames / bikes I bought over time. Finally got to the point where I was happy enough with the mix.

Some interesting parts like the early redline undrilled forks, early SR double clamp stem and NOS oakley 1's............

Many of these parts where available supplied from mongoose in the 1976-78 catalogues........

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/mybikes/1979yellow/parts00.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/mybikes/1979yellow/parts01.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/mybikes/1979yellow/parts02.JPG)

Colour mix may not be to everyone's taste but it's definitely got the 70's feel ! :D

Big thanks to Joff for his wonderful painting skills on some of the restored parts here :coolsmiley:

So on with the full spec........

1979 mongoose frame
1976-78 Redline undrilled forks
Tuff I's
Schwinn Scrambler tyres
Early Takagi spider & MX40 chainwheel (not to be confused with the 80's takagi's this is an earlier model with smaller BCD and hex recessed holes in the matching chainring - has the original bespoke hex chainring bolts)
Ashtabula 6 1/2" one piece crank (original survivor finish - dated 79)
NOS MKS rat traps
Alloy seatpost
Dia Compe 2-piece seat clamp
NOS Messinger seat
1976-78 SR double clamp stem
Alloy box bars
NOS Oakley 1 grips
Genuine 1978 mongoose blank 3 stud bar pad
mongoose headset & BB

NOTE: YES THE TOP TUBE DECAL IS ON BACKWARDS BUT THE FRAME CAME TO ME THIS WAY AND SOME SURVIVORS HAVE BEEN FOUND THIS WAY SO FOOK IT - IT'S STAYING THIS WAY !!! ;D

Bit of a grey day so pics ain't great ::)

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

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/mybikes/1979yellow/1979yellowgoose_bobafett10.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/mybikes/1979yellow/1979yellowgoose_bobafett04.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/mybikes/1979yellow/1979yellowgoose_bobafett05.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/mybikes/1979yellow/1979yellowgoose_bobafett06.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/mybikes/1979yellow/1979yellowgoose_bobafett07.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/mybikes/1979yellow/1979yellowgoose_bobafett15.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/mybikes/1979yellow/1979yellowgoose_bobafett17.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/mybikes/1979yellow/1979yellowgoose_bobafett19.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/mybikes/1979yellow/1979yellowgoose_bobafett20.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/mybikes/1979yellow/1979yellowgoose_bobafett21.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/mybikes/1979yellow/1979yellowgoose_bobafett22.JPG)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/mybikes/1979yellow/1979yellowgoose_bobafett13.JPG)

:)
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: youngy on September 30, 2010, 01:03 AM: Loving that :smitten:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: kdw712 on September 30, 2010, 01:03 AM: another cracking build :smitten:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: hunterdubber on September 30, 2010, 01:13 AM: Nice choices/touches there JP ;)

I really like it :smitten:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: glenboy on September 30, 2010, 01:29 AM: and its got the comfiest bmx seat ever :daumenhoch:,
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: pickle on September 30, 2010, 07:58 AM: awesome! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: Gashead on September 30, 2010, 08:15 AM: yep, awesome :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: trasher on September 30, 2010, 08:43 AM: Proper old school that john :4_17_5:

Is it a gooseline :D
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: meticulous on September 30, 2010, 08:44 AM: similar to my motormag john, comfiest bmx ever....

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii194/quattro2008/015-3.jpg)
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: Mattdub on September 30, 2010, 09:22 AM: Very nice , likin' that John :daumenhoch: . Nice collection of parts .
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: stevochb on September 30, 2010, 09:50 AM: Nice goose John :4_17_5: proper old school.
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: Redline on September 30, 2010, 10:10 AM: Lovin it fella..... can't beat a trick lookin early build :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: sweetbeats on September 30, 2010, 10:24 AM: Shweeeeeeeeet John :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: brummie on September 30, 2010, 10:28 AM: 8) like that john :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: crazycraig on September 30, 2010, 10:30 AM: Top marks :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: snav69 on September 30, 2010, 10:34 AM: 8)
:4_17_5:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: Macmania on September 30, 2010, 12:19 PM: Love it.......proper 70's :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: Jaymz on September 30, 2010, 12:41 PM: really like this, and i love the colour, its a true back in the bike, now go ride it in a pair of flare a flowery shirt and tank top knitted by mum!!!
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: MartyC on September 30, 2010, 03:49 PM: Nice build, strong colour too :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: monkian on September 30, 2010, 04:04 PM: Loving the period additions 8)
Attention to detail, once again is top notch :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: bmxmatt1974 on September 30, 2010, 04:07 PM: yeah nice :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: brettypeeps on September 30, 2010, 04:10 PM: Nice one :daumenhoch: good colours
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: muttley on September 30, 2010, 04:15 PM: Class :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: poolysheriff on September 30, 2010, 05:26 PM: Excellent John :daumenhoch:

Very :smitten:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: rollin72 on September 30, 2010, 09:37 PM: love it :4_17_5:
now go and sit on it and listen to this very loud :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: sid1972 on September 30, 2010, 09:43 PM: crap that :yahoo_silent:

;)
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: Badbaldie on September 30, 2010, 09:51 PM: top notch build luvin it :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: Rodgy1970 on September 30, 2010, 10:03 PM: tis a belter :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: markyp on September 30, 2010, 10:08 PM: awesome grass roots build there john,proper red hand gang!!! :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: In2 bmx on September 30, 2010, 10:29 PM: Very nice John :4_17_5: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: NORTY40 on October 01, 2010, 04:21 PM: Top job again John :daumenhoch:

Looks proper old school mongoose with a few nice twist's 8)

Seems ages ago since I painted those bits , what the hell have you been doing with yourself ::)

Quote from: monkian on September 30, 2010, 04:04 PM
Loving the period additions 8)
Attention to detail, once again is top notch :daumenhoch:

Couldn't agree more ;)
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: brummie on October 01, 2010, 05:50 PM: should it not have brakes John ??? seen plenty of show bikes with no chain and no peds ( sorry sam ) but no brakes :-\

like it kamakaze stylee :D

oh and must take fookin ages to mow that grass mate :LolLolLolLol:

:-*
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: bobafett on October 03, 2010, 01:11 AM: Thanks for the comments lads :daumenhoch:

Glad everyone felt the 70's lurve :smitten: :LolLolLolLol:

Quote from: Brummie on October 01, 2010, 05:50 PM

should it not have brakes John

Bendix 76 Coaster on the Tuffs Dave ;)

You can't see the coaster strap in the pic because..........

.........I forgot to put the fooker on :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
Post by: Glynnyboy on October 03, 2010, 02:06 AM: I used to have trouble looking at 70's bikes because of the blandness. Thanks to you though john i have got over that prejudice. You mentioned the feel and i like the feeling i get looking at this. Another craker mate.... i so want to see the bobafett mongoose museum :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley: :4_17_5: