Author Topic: 1982 Supergoose [FINISHED] (UK advert spec - finally done !) (Read 9999 times)

bobafett · « **on:** October 27, 2010, 05:07 PM »

Right then...........

Had this on the go for over 2 years now !

I remember way back in June 2008 Kev (KDW712) sent me a scan of the 1982 UK advert from BMX action. Since then I've been slowly getting all the right bits for her in nice enough condition to go on the build. It hasn't been easy !

The one thing I had t let go from the original spec was the mongoose snakebellies - never seen a mint set in red in the 2 years of looking and the last set in blue went on US ebay for over $600 !

So I went for union snakebellies instead.

Other than that she's exact, with some hard to find parts like the mongoose seat, 1st gen renthal post and NOS original mongoose grips.

The frame is in very nice condition - original chrome AND original decals.

Full Spec:

1982 supergoose frame & forks (original chrome and decals)
mongoose stamped stainless steel bars
mongoose golds stem (with correct 2nd gen blocks)
NOS original 7/8" stamped mongoose grips (nice one Kev)
mongoose stamped headset & BB
mongoose stamped seat clamp & reflector
araya 7x
union snakebelly tyres
genuine mongoose stamped seat (made by viscount)
1st gen renthal straight seatpost with original 1st gen survivor decal
mongoose stamped 175mm crank (original chrome)
mongoose stamped spider
NOS skyway tuff pedals (original cage finish unpolished)
Dia Compe Prebent levers and Dia Compe 890/1020 calipers
Genuine original mongoose vinyl padset.

So here's the advert........

And a little close up.........

And my build...........

markyp · « **Reply #1 on:** October 27, 2010, 05:14 PM »

Lovely build john,im a sucker for a super!!did they really come with skyway pedals

Gashead · « **Reply #2 on:** October 27, 2010, 05:20 PM »

Quality John

So how many of these goose things ya got now ?

rollin72 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 27, 2010, 05:28 PM »

your patience in scourcing parts and attention to detail amazes me john, that is another bang tidy build

Steve P · « **Reply #4 on:** October 27, 2010, 05:35 PM »

Another sweet looking Goose John ... top stuff matey

ORANGEZIPPY · « **Reply #5 on:** October 27, 2010, 05:46 PM »

really like that ,

mattfx81 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 27, 2010, 06:01 PM »

Spot on that.

Matt

rooski · « **Reply #7 on:** October 27, 2010, 06:05 PM »

ive been waitin for years to se an exact spec uk goose like this.
i remember lookin at one in a shop in huddersfield in 82, and i picked up the double sided catalogue/leaflet ,which i still have,never thought i would see the actual spec bike again.
top work my good man ,you have made my day

pickle · « **Reply #8 on:** October 27, 2010, 06:12 PM »

Stunning!!!

sawzall · « **Reply #9 on:** October 27, 2010, 06:19 PM »

great job john

here's a pic of my original supergoose i restored to original spec in blue

splodge · « **Reply #10 on:** October 27, 2010, 06:20 PM »

I spot one big mistake.....The right pedal is a bit higher on the advert pic, turn the crank a little

Amazing work, well done!!

meticulous · « **Reply #11 on:** October 27, 2010, 06:23 PM »

these bikes were so much the bike to have in the very early eighties, thats fantastic john... why o why is there such thing as evolution?

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #12 on:** October 27, 2010, 06:26 PM »

Very nice John

brummie · « **Reply #13 on:** October 27, 2010, 06:28 PM »

super goose john

markyp · « **Reply #14 on:** October 27, 2010, 06:53 PM »

Quote from: sawzall on October 27, 2010, 06:19 PM

great job john here's a pic of my original supergoose i restored to original spec in blue

wow phil.that goose is freakin lush

skki3330 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 27, 2010, 06:58 PM »

Well thats the bee's knee's

Redline · « **Reply #16 on:** October 27, 2010, 07:31 PM »

Awesome build John... BOTY material right there

monkian · « **Reply #17 on:** October 27, 2010, 08:07 PM »

Top job, as always. Nice work John

Well worth the wait.

Macmania · « **Reply #18 on:** October 27, 2010, 08:15 PM »

Awesome John

Great attention to detail

stidds · « **Reply #19 on:** October 27, 2010, 08:20 PM »

John that is fooking hideous mate, I could do better with my eyes closed (which I think you must have done whilst building it).

Only kidding hun, it is LUSH!!!!!, top work baby.