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Title: Mongoose Decade Resto starts New pics pg2!
Post by: 1mancity2 on March 30, 2011, 01:22 PM

Bought this off Pooch and recieved it quick fashion, like it should be and when I opened the box this is what I saw, deep breath,

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture566.jpg)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture564.jpg)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture570.jpg)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture571.jpg)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture563.jpg)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture565.jpg)

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: 1mancity2 on March 30, 2011, 01:26 PM

So first up were getting the wheels stripped and in bleach, so here is a pic of one cleaned ready,

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture567.jpg)

Next strip the brake and recoat,

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture568.jpg)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture569.jpg)

Next strip frame forks and bars and get them stripped, won't bore you with the stripping pics but,

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture575.jpg)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture573.jpg)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture574.jpg)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture572.jpg)

Thats were im at now 3 days after recieving it, keep you posted  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: aerostylie on March 30, 2011, 01:39 PM

Good stuff fella  :daumenhoch:, you don't hang about do ya  :shocked:

Say I'm in the build process as well with a Decade (they're like bloody buses lol), so if you need or want to share any advice ;)

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=121206.0

Paul

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: bobafett on March 30, 2011, 01:40 PM

Holy shit Al - you do not believe in a slow build do ya !!!!  :shocked:

Love it !  ;D

That's gonna look ace - liking the yellow - very custom  :coolsmiley:

 :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: 1mancity2 on March 30, 2011, 01:56 PM

I will need help with the giro as I have never done one, were do I get the cables for it etc??

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: aerostylie on March 30, 2011, 02:05 PM

Quote from: 1mancity2 on March 30, 2011, 01:56 PM

I will need help with the giro as I have never done one, were do I get the cables for it etc??

lol same boat as you fella  ???

Managed to fit the pots mod one and got some cable hangers for the rear but got no further yet (although do have some spare bits when purchased the bike).

Found these pics last night of a 99% original dec which gives some indication of how it's set up/parts, so that's a start.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16536244@N03/2362441112/in/photostream/

radster StevenCosta sent me a link of his Dyno spintech set up which is useful:
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/dyno/45849

So sort of using these as a guide. Will dig out the bits and bobs 2nite and will post some pics up ;)

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: stfc on March 30, 2011, 02:23 PM

What are you doing with the front badge?

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: 1mancity2 on March 30, 2011, 02:23 PM

I took some pics of the frame with cables on so got a good idea or were they go, just need to source new cable inners and then I think have a bash at hooking it up!

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: 1mancity2 on March 30, 2011, 02:25 PM

The front badge is going to get highlighted but not sure what colours yet, probably black and white.

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: magna13 on March 30, 2011, 02:26 PM

that looks pukka in yellow! did any Decades come in stock yellow or was it your own personal choice? never liked the torquoise colour..

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: Jaymz on March 30, 2011, 02:34 PM

Jesus Al, youve sped through this build as well, have you even finished the cali? I wanted to know how those wheels worked out for it

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: monkian on March 30, 2011, 02:37 PM

Nice work Al, can't believe how quick you got it done :shocked: :daumenhoch:
Yellow works a treat with those decals 8)

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: 1mancity2 on March 30, 2011, 02:53 PM

No stock yellow one just thought it would look good, J still waiting for a couple of bits for the cali so at a dead end atm, you know me bud gotta be doing something, OH and got a 84 Expert to do soon!

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: 1mancity2 on March 30, 2011, 02:56 PM

It's these what I am sruggling to find, the cable inners presume any cable outer will do,

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture576.jpg)

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: 1mancity2 on March 30, 2011, 03:05 PM

Think I have found it!!
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx'modelID=27731

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: Jaymz on March 30, 2011, 03:05 PM

I think i have a pair of those Al. I'll have a look when i get home about 5ish for you. They look like some bendycat sent me, i only used the outers

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: Robbo on March 30, 2011, 03:18 PM

Blimey, do you not have any other work to do!!!

Super fast turn around and looking great!  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: Pooch on March 30, 2011, 03:23 PM

LOOKING GREAT!!! :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: NORTY40 on March 30, 2011, 03:26 PM

Looking good Al  :daumenhoch:

Liking the Yellow with White parts  ;)



Get a big tub of Nitromors in the last pic  :shocked:  ;D

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: 1mancity2 on March 30, 2011, 04:24 PM

Cheers guys, wheels look like they are ready to come out in the morning and should get the crank sorted later, just stripped stem ready for powder tomorrow, asked Del about the spintech print and he needs a scan to do one so if anyone can scan it would appreciate it  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: oldschoolace on March 30, 2011, 04:59 PM

Bloody hell, nice work.
Did you paint or powder the frame? Looking to do mine over the winter (want to get a summers ride out of it first  ;) ) and dont know which to do. I think powder may cover too much of the knurling on the platform

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: Jaymz on March 30, 2011, 05:45 PM

these any good to you Al

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/aa130/CUINHELLJAYMZ/P1040535.jpg)

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: 1mancity2 on March 30, 2011, 06:17 PM

Cheers J will measure tomorrow (bits at work) I've powdered the parts and they do hide the knurling a bit but not so you can't see it

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: StellaAtoiz on March 30, 2011, 11:00 PM

Slow coach :tickedoff:

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: brettypeeps on March 30, 2011, 11:07 PM

Speedy Gonzales how quick is this getting done :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: StellaAtoiz on March 30, 2011, 11:08 PM

3 days :shocked:......should be ashamed of yourself :tickedoff:

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: super mat on March 30, 2011, 11:10 PM

lovely build.im in the process of doing mine at the moment.i do know if this will help but new school exposure hi wire cables have barrel on end and ball on the other.once cut down they work perfect with the spin tech ;)

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: AKGOFF on March 30, 2011, 11:16 PM

This is awesome mate, it looks bloody quality in that yellow, can't wait to see the finished result.
Cheers
Adam

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: 1mancity2 on March 31, 2011, 06:06 AM

Cheers for the comments guys  :daumenhoch: I believe the cables are standard road brake cables, pear nipple, Jaymz pm sent buddy  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts!!!!
Post by: 1mancity2 on March 31, 2011, 04:24 PM

Ok  got the stem done,

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture578.jpg)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture579.jpg)

Crank and spider, chainring replaced the bolts,

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture577.jpg)

Cleaned and polished the small brake parts,

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture580.jpg)

And I've started the head badge,

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/1mancity2/Picture581.jpg)

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts New pics pg2!
Post by: brummie on March 31, 2011, 04:29 PM

looks great mate  :4_17_5:
well done  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts New pics pg2!
Post by: aerostylie on March 31, 2011, 07:59 PM

dude do you wanna finish my build, I've been on it for 2 months ;D

nice resto work by the way, looking forward to seeing her built ;)

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts New pics pg2!
Post by: 1mancity2 on March 31, 2011, 08:41 PM

Wheels are out of the bleach, last part I can restore, rest is shot so will have to replace and that willl slow me down a bit, pics tomorrow of wheels  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts New pics pg2!
Post by: Jaymz on March 31, 2011, 09:03 PM

Mrs Jaymz is going to post your cables tomorrow fella so with a bit of luck they should land on saturday morning

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts New pics pg2!
Post by: 1mancity2 on March 31, 2011, 09:25 PM

Cheers J your a star. OHHH Black cali is target for next week as you requested  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts New pics pg2!
Post by: Jaymz on March 31, 2011, 09:39 PM

Quote from: 1mancity2 on March 31, 2011, 09:25 PM

Cheers J your a star. OHHH Black cali is target for next week as you requested  :daumenhoch:

nice one, really looking forward to drooling over that, as you know its the bike im after next, as ive got the racing goose i want the cruising goose next

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts New pics pg2!
Post by: 1mancity2 on March 31, 2011, 09:41 PM

Going gold wheels though bud!!!!!

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts New pics pg2!
Post by: Jaymz on March 31, 2011, 09:58 PM

Quote from: 1mancity2 on March 31, 2011, 09:41 PM

Going gold wheels though bud!!!!!

Interesting, have the sunn rims turned up, really interested to know what they were like as they were a bargain

Title: Re: Mongoose Decade Resto starts New pics pg2!
Post by: 1mancity2 on March 31, 2011, 10:01 PM

yeah and they are really nice bud, will tyre tem up tomoz and send you a pic  :daumenhoch: