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Title: An old man and an old friend...Couple of Photo's added !!
Post by: Peter J on October 15, 2009, 12:59 PM: I happened to have a conversation with a Brummy who is now masquerading as a Yorkshire Man (One half of the “It’ll do Brothers” !!!) about the first bike I raced which was an Ammaco Team Sprint and he said a bloke who worked for his brother had an F&F and he’d find out if he wanted to sell it.

So a month or so pass and I get a PM saying he’s picked up the F&F and come over and have a look at them…..two…three………errrr six….ish months later (Due to my complete lack of time management and lots and lots of personal crap……Women hey!!!)I get over to his house which is about 6 miles from where I live !!! this gives you some idea of how unorganised/hectic my life has been

So I get my first look at the Ammaco and it has the same sticker on it (Got them free with BMX Action Bike) that I had put on there about 25 years ago…I’d got some old photo’s out so I could be sure of the bike model…I thought no this couldn’t be my actual F&F….

I did a deal and swapped a pair of ropey old rims a couple of chainwheels………I offered man love but he wasn’t up for it, and took the F&F home.

I remembered that at the time of owning the Ammaco I’d passed my cycling proficiency test on it and we’d also got our bikes “Data Tagged” with the local police station. A phone call later to my mum and she’d got the paperwork out…..Thank god Mums keep everything !!!!…The serial numbers on the frame matched to the numbers in the little book/documentation she’d got…..

So I’m going to put the old girl back together as she was in her last evolution

I know due to the parts list that this will be a mismatch of parts (NOS MKS Graphite Pedals Anyone !!!) and I’ll never recoupe the cost of chroming the F&F…..the chrome is completely shot. But I don’t care it was the last “Kids Bike” I had before I got a proper race bike and it will bring back so many memories of bunny hoping off kerbs and building ramps with bits of wood and bricks, also winning my first ever race trophy which in now on display on in my office.

It will take me a while but…..I’m hoping to have it ready for MK10……yes I am that foooking slow !!! But it’s also because of the parts I require I get the feeling it’s going to take a while…..

Cheers

Peter
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: donkeybambam on October 15, 2009, 01:05 PM: PICS PETE MATE.

DO IT AS YOU HAD IT BITD. :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: moley on October 15, 2009, 01:10 PM: I wanna see Pics PJ!! :daumenhoch:
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Post by: zed4130 on October 15, 2009, 01:12 PM: thats so cool pete ,pics please,

paul
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: toys19 on October 15, 2009, 01:17 PM: Wow, thats a cool story, despite having 2x versions of my old bike, I would still love "my" old bike back..
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: Peter J on October 15, 2009, 01:26 PM: I'll get the old pic's scanned in asap....so the speed I work that will be 2010 :uglystupid2:

I'm saving all the piccy's up and I'll keep posting when I've completed each stage of resto

:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: MartyC on October 15, 2009, 02:25 PM: I love a happy ending, get some pics up from bitd, how it is now and then some when you are done :daumenhoch:.
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Post by: Spen69 on October 15, 2009, 02:34 PM: Pics? What, like this one......... >:D

CENSORED

Nope, that's for Peter to tease us with at every stage. Gotta admit the old girl looked a little sorry for herself when she was found at the car-boot by Daz, but what a find eh? Hands up who'd love to have their original bike back eh?

Just glad to be of service mate - now then, if anyone has a 1983 Mongoose Californian f&f with B63 4DU stamped on the BB below the serial number, give me a call and I will drive anywhere in the UK to come and collect it :smitten:

Pics please buddy :daumenhoch:

Spen
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: brummie on October 15, 2009, 02:37 PM: super cool mate 8) bet you are well chuffed
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: sweetbeats on October 15, 2009, 02:50 PM: Get some pics up Jackson you lazy sod ! :P
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: Peter J on October 15, 2009, 03:07 PM: Quote from: sweetbeats™ on October 15, 2009, 02:50 PM
Get some pics up Jackson you lazy sod ! :P

:2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:

I've only just got round to changing my bank account details so the ex cannot keep dipping into the BMX fund :2gunsfiring_v1: so pic's might take a while :-[

Plus it only took me about 8 months to drive 6 miles down the road to Spen's house and pic it up :D

Lazy na not me........completely unorganised and cannot focus on one thing for more than two seconds....yep that'll be me :uglystupid2:
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: sweetbeats on October 15, 2009, 03:09 PM: Quote from: Peter J on October 15, 2009, 03:07 PM
Quote from: sweetbeats™ on October 15, 2009, 02:50 PM
Get some pics up Jackson you lazy sod ! :P

:2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:

I've only just got round to changing my bank account details so the ex cannot keep dipping into the BMX fund :2gunsfiring_v1: so pic's might take a while :-[

Plus it only took me about 8 months to drive 6 miles down the road to Spen's house and pic it up :D

Lazy na not me........completely unorganised and cannot focus on one thing for more than two seconds....yep that'll be me :uglystupid2:

Fookin Teaser :D
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: Peter J on October 15, 2009, 03:16 PM: You know you love it when I tease you...................big boy :-*
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Post by: TwoBobRob on October 15, 2009, 03:27 PM: This is the kind of thing I like, something with a proper back story to it :daumenhoch:
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Post by: magna13 on October 15, 2009, 03:30 PM: Great to have 'your' bike :daumenhoch: got mine hanging up in the shed :daumenhoch:
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Post by: bof on October 15, 2009, 04:31 PM: Fookin awesome tale , almost brought a tear to my eye , ;D What we would all give to have our old original bikes back. :)
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Post by: bobafett on October 15, 2009, 04:42 PM: Fantastic story Peter - well done spen & si for finding your frame - top lads both :daumenhoch:

As above get some pictures up - pull yer finger out lad :LolLolLolLol:

I wish I had my original minigoose :'(

Why did you skip it mum ? :'( :tickedoff:
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: currio on October 15, 2009, 10:34 PM: 'Because you stopped loving it son, and started rollerblading, in spandex' :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: bobafett on October 15, 2009, 10:57 PM: Quote from: currio on October 15, 2009, 10:34 PM
'Because you stopped loving it son, and started rollerblading, in spandex' :LolLolLolLol:

It was skateboarding actually :yahoo_silent:
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Post by: currio on October 15, 2009, 11:02 PM: But you're not denying the spandex John.
The truth will set you free, I bet you feel better now the monkey is off your back :daumenhoch:
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Post by: bobafett on October 15, 2009, 11:19 PM: the monkey wore spandex too :daumenhoch:

aerodynamic ;)
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: Spen69 on October 16, 2009, 08:38 AM: Worrying, very worrying all this........... :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: bobafett on October 16, 2009, 09:37 AM: You can't put a price on speed Spen ;)

:LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: Peter J on October 16, 2009, 09:45 AM: Quote from: bobafett on October 16, 2009, 09:37 AM

You can't put a price on speed Spen ;)

:LolLolLolLol:

It used to be about £10 a rap :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: bobafett on October 16, 2009, 09:48 AM: Quote from: Peter J on October 16, 2009, 09:45 AM
Quote from: bobafett on October 16, 2009, 09:37 AM
You can't put a price on speed Spen ;)
:LolLolLolLol:
It used to be about £10 a rap :coolsmiley:

:LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend
Post by: Spen69 on October 16, 2009, 10:49 AM: Oh, the days of 48 hours off from the world man......... :crazy2:
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Post by: Peter J on October 16, 2009, 11:02 AM: (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a253/the1carper/Frame.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a253/the1carper/MEandPete.jpg)
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend...Couple of Photo's added !!
Post by: sweetbeats on October 16, 2009, 11:06 AM: Dib Dobs on the AME Vintage Rub On Peter ???

Cool story bet your well happy ;)
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend...Couple of Photo's added !!
Post by: currio on October 16, 2009, 11:28 AM: Well, would you believe it, just as it happens I have found the pictures of bobafett in his roller blading days.
No wonder his mum threw the goose out :LolLolLolLol:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y133/currio1/rollerblade-11.jpg)
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend...Couple of Photo's added !!
Post by: NORTY40 on October 16, 2009, 11:32 AM: Quote from: currio on October 16, 2009, 11:28 AM
Well, would you believe it, just as it happens I have found the pictures of bobafett in his roller blading days.
No wonder his mum threw the goose out :LolLolLolLol:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y133/currio1/rollerblade-11.jpg)
:shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Quality Shaun :LolLolLolLol: pmsl ;D

Is there something your not telling us John ??? :-X

At least you have your race suit sorted for MK10 :D
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend...Couple of Photo's added !!
Post by: Peter J on October 16, 2009, 11:36 AM: Quote from: currio on October 16, 2009, 11:28 AM
Well, would you believe it, just as it happens I have found the pictures of bobafett in his roller blading days.
No wonder his mum threw the goose out :LolLolLolLol:

:2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
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Post by: neiljonarcus on October 16, 2009, 11:46 AM: Quote from: currio on October 16, 2009, 11:28 AM
Well, would you believe it, just as it happens I have found the pictures of bobafett in his roller blading days.
No wonder his mum threw the goose out :LolLolLolLol:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y133/currio1/rollerblade-11.jpg)

i knew one day some one would get a picture of johngoose,s passion in life :2funny:
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend...Couple of Photo's added !!
Post by: Peter J on October 16, 2009, 11:48 AM: Just confirms what I thought about his Rubber Fetish >:D
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Post by: bobafett on October 16, 2009, 12:11 PM: Fire with fire baby ;)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/currio1.jpg)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/currio2.jpg)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/currio3.jpg)

:-*
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Post by: Spen69 on October 16, 2009, 12:19 PM: Do any of you lot ACTUALLY work for a living? At least I'm working my notice so I don't give a fooook........ :shocked:
PMSL at that picture of Johnnygoose man....... :LolLolLolLol:
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Post by: virtualmeuk on October 16, 2009, 12:21 PM: Quote from: Spen69 on October 16, 2009, 12:19 PM
Do any of you lot ACTUALLY work for a living? At least I'm working my notice so I don't give a fooook........ :shocked:
PMSL at that picture of Johnnygoose man....... :LolLolLolLol:
:shocked:

Where u off to spen?
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend...Couple of Photo's added !!
Post by: currio on October 16, 2009, 12:23 PM: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend...Couple of Photo's added !!
Post by: NORTY40 on October 16, 2009, 12:24 PM: Quote from: bobafett on October 16, 2009, 12:11 PM

Fire with fire baby ;)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/currio1.jpg)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/currio2.jpg)

(http://www.jpdeane.com/BMX/currio3.jpg)

:-*

:LolLolLolLol: :2funny:

That top one is a classic :D

Very good John :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend...Couple of Photo's added !!
Post by: Peter J on October 16, 2009, 12:24 PM: Quote from: Spen69 on October 16, 2009, 12:19 PM
Do any of you lot ACTUALLY work for a living? At least I'm working my notice so I don't give a fooook........ :shocked:
PMSL at that picture of Johnnygoose man....... :LolLolLolLol:

Work....you mean that thing that gets in the way of enjoying life.....I've done four days this week......what more do they expect :D
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend...Couple of Photo's added !!
Post by: bobafett on October 16, 2009, 12:25 PM: Quote from: NORTY40 on October 16, 2009, 12:24 PM

That top one is a classic :D

Very good John :daumenhoch:

;)
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend...Couple of Photo's added !!
Post by: Peter J on October 16, 2009, 12:26 PM: Quote from: Kendo on October 16, 2009, 12:21 PM
Quote from: Spen69 on October 16, 2009, 12:19 PM
Do any of you lot ACTUALLY work for a living? At least I'm working my notice so I don't give a fooook........ :shocked:
PMSL at that picture of Johnnygoose man....... :LolLolLolLol:
:shocked:

Where u off to spen?

He's going to be a house Husband............. :-X
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Post by: bobafett on October 16, 2009, 12:32 PM: Back on topic pete - the frame looks in good condition - is it really worth re-chroming ???

......And losing those decals you put on there yourself all those years ago :shocked:

I'd find that hard to do mate :-\ :'(

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a253/the1carper/Frame.jpg)

:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend...Couple of Photo's added !!
Post by: Peter J on October 16, 2009, 12:46 PM: The decals are thrashed bud and I remember putting them on to try and hide the fact is was an Ammaco when I sold it :shocked:

The Forks are totally shot and the frame is so/so....

I know from a fiscal point of view I’ll never get the money back but I want to do a full resto on it.

I’ve done other build’s and “thought yer that’s good enough” or “It’ll do” because I didn’t have any personal attachment to them……they were just bikes I liked from BITD.

I feel after all the old girl has gone though over the years the least I can do is give her the best retirement that money can buy….

I mean I spent 1000’s on the ex wife trying to make her look better……so a few quid on this will be a cheap deal
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Post by: neiljonarcus on October 16, 2009, 12:47 PM: great story

love owt like this sorry pickle :daumenhoch:
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Post by: Peter J on October 16, 2009, 12:48 PM: Neil....just the man I was thinking of............PM on its way :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: An old man and an old friend...Couple of Photo's added !!
Post by: bobafett on October 16, 2009, 12:59 PM: Quote from: Peter J on October 16, 2009, 12:46 PM

I mean I spent 1000’s on the ex wife trying to make her look better……so a few quid on this will be a cheap deal

Love it :LolLolLolLol:

It'll look ace mate :daumenhoch: