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Offline bobafett

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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........








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.........

























 :)

mongoositis - an expensive disease......

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2010, 01:03 AM »
Loving that  :smitten:

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2010, 01:03 AM »
another cracking build  :smitten:
cheers Kev
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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2010, 01:13 AM »
Nice choices/touches there JP  ;)










I really like it  :smitten:

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2010, 01:29 AM »
and its got the comfiest bmx seat ever  :daumenhoch:,

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2010, 07:58 AM »
awesome!  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2010, 08:15 AM »
yep, awesome  :4_17_5:

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2010, 08:43 AM »
Proper old school that john  :4_17_5:

Is it a gooseline  :D

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2010, 08:44 AM »
similar to my motormag  john, comfiest bmx ever....


R.I.P  O.M. Far short of the finish line...

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2010, 09:22 AM »
Very nice , likin' that John  :daumenhoch: . Nice collection of parts .

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2010, 09:50 AM »
Nice goose John :4_17_5: proper old school.

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2010, 10:10 AM »
Lovin it fella..... can't beat a trick lookin early build  :4_17_5:

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« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2010, 10:24 AM »
Shweeeeeeeeet John  :4_17_5:

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« Reply #13 on: September 30, 2010, 10:28 AM »
 8) like that john  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #14 on: September 30, 2010, 10:30 AM »
Top marks  :daumenhoch:
Old School BMX only
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Your not famous because you have a BMX so dont expect me to lick your arse for bits !!! I will leave that to the sheep
Jim'll fix it did loads for charity

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #15 on: September 30, 2010, 10:34 AM »
 8)
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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #16 on: September 30, 2010, 12:19 PM »
Love it.......proper 70's  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #17 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!!!

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #18 on: September 30, 2010, 03:49 PM »
Nice build, strong colour too  :4_17_5:


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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #19 on: September 30, 2010, 04:04 PM »
Loving the period additions 8)
Attention to detail, once again is top notch :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #20 on: September 30, 2010, 04:07 PM »
yeah nice  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #21 on: September 30, 2010, 04:10 PM »
Nice one  :daumenhoch: good colours

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« Reply #22 on: September 30, 2010, 04:15 PM »
Class   :4_17_5:

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #23 on: September 30, 2010, 05:26 PM »
Excellent John  :daumenhoch:

Very  :smitten:

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Re: 1979 mongoose [FINISHED] with some funky 70's parts...........
« Reply #24 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:

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