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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: RATTY on August 25, 2006, 06:38 PM
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I have had a quiet week this week, too many people away on their holidays (lucky sods)
I nearly finished my RL20 this week and I had a mongoose grand prix frame sitting there which I bought at MK for £25..
I had a look round and had almost all the parts needed to build it, do I did all in just under £120..
Thanks to Tony BMX 796 for the grips, brake and bars
Matdub for the wheels (they are quality)
oh and the padset was a raffle prize from MK
What do ya think
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i236/citypets/Image035-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i236/citypets/Image034-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i236/citypets/Image016-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i236/citypets/Image005.jpg)
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mmmmmmmmmmm i 'm liking that. i think i'll build mine up ::)
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im sure them forks used to mine on my old DB.
was they with the frame tony ?.
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nice , they get a bad rap but mine was sweet
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im sure them forks used to mine on my old DB.
was they with the frame tony ?.
No Dave, they were a spare pair from tony bmx 796, so they could have been yours if youve had a trade with tone....
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"CD" asked for a close op of the grand prix sticker, here ya go mate
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i236/citypets/Tonyspics034.jpg)
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Thanks for the close-up..... looks like the cameras macro had a hard time. I'm trying to make this sticker... its the font for the 'Grand Prix' and the general wording that I just don't know.....I know its different from a cali sticker but getting a picture is not so easy as its not such a common bike which I think makes its more special.....
Thanks again though....
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Thanks for the close-up..... looks like the cameras macro had a hard time. I'm trying to make this sticker... its the font for the 'Grand Prix' and the general wording that I just don't know.....I know its different from a cali sticker but getting a picture is not so easy as its not such a common bike which I think makes its more special.....
Thanks again though....
sorry mate, i only have the camera on my phone, i will try again fot you withme sons cam
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thanks man .... I'll owe you one....
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i just pick up one of those frame sets and just want to make sure it is what i think it is . is the serial number on the rear dropout . looks like mine had a plate on the front as well like my other mongoose california would they have that on the grand prix
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i just pick up one of those frame sets and just want to make sure it is what i think it is . is the serial number on the rear dropout . looks like mine had a plate on the front as well like my other mongoose california would they have that on the grand prix
I will have a look tomorrow for you..
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Does anyone know if there is a definitive list of mongeese produced with dates etc....
I get very lost as to when each bike / style was produced? I know the names passed though the ages but when did my 84 expert style end? Was it 86?
I have not found such a list and it would be usefull for rebuilders to refer to. I don't have the knowledge to start one off but if anyone does it would be much appreciated. .....
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There is a recent thread just about the cali, thats a degree course on its own...... :(
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Top job ratty :4_17_5:
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thats the nicest GP i have seen
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i just pick up one of those frame sets and just want to make sure it is what i think it is . is the serial number on the rear dropout . looks like mine had a plate on the front as well like my other mongoose california would they have that on the grand prix
Serial number 141400 on inside left rear dropout, hope that helps
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Looks well nice mate!
I was buggered if i could find anything like that for such money at MK! :-\
I did try but came away empty handed :'(
Nice job though! :daumenhoch:
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Serial number 141400 on inside left rear dropout, hope that helps
I think most GP have that stamp - mine did
there should be another number too
would they have that on the grand prix
interesting, could be an ammaco with the gussets removed, but by who ?
got any pics paul ?
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Serial number 141400 on inside left rear dropout, hope that helps
I think most GP have that stamp - mine did
there should be another number too
would they have that on the grand prix
interesting, could be an ammaco with the gussets removed, but by who ?
got any pics paul ?
Yep forgot to look at the bottom bracket 02/84 15851