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Title: 1977 Gary Littlejohn sidehack with 1975 A&A
Post by: stidds on May 14, 2022, 10:53 PM

I am always on the lookout for something to build but it is getting harder to find something that gets the juices flowing.

Now I already have a 1975 A&A in orange, but another came my way and I jumped at the chance to get it, at the same time I stumbled across this 1977 GLJ 'lefty' sidehack.  GLJ hacks are definitely a collectable, but this one is a left side hack whereas most hacks are on the right side of the bike, so even more unusual.

The A&A has some nice touches, such as the Moto One dual dropout forks, lots of Schwinn parts, Webco MX bars and if you look closely you will see that the rear brake is actually a disc brake, this is no modern touch, this is a 1970's Western Auto muscle bike disc brake that I machined to fit inside BMX dropouts, you can also see that the left (hack side) pedal has a classic road bike toe clip and strap as many of the early hack pilots used toe clips on the hack side.

I hope you like it......

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Title: Re: Gary Littlejohn sidehack with 1975 A&A
Post by: Chilli Rinse on May 15, 2022, 12:35 AM

Wow, that is another stunning build from you Stidds. That side hack is quite an elegant looking bit of kit too, sweet. I love it, hats off. Digging the Playboy decal too   fistblump

Title: Re: Gary Littlejohn sidehack with 1975 A&A
Post by: stidds on May 15, 2022, 09:04 AM

Quote from: Chilli Rinse on May 15, 2022, 12:35 AM

Wow, that is another stunning build from you Stidds. That side hack is quite an elegant looking bit of kit too, sweet. I love it, hats off. Digging the Playboy decal too   fistblump

Thank you and also thank you for the frame pad which is sitting happy on the A&A.

Title: Re: 1977 Gary Littlejohn sidehack with 1975 A&A
Post by: Picklez on May 15, 2022, 09:57 PM

Another class 70's build sir. Out of interest, what are the rims? Loving the disc brake setup  :4_17_5:.

Title: Re: 1977 Gary Littlejohn sidehack with 1975 A&A
Post by: SDF on May 16, 2022, 01:38 PM

Really cool, have to keep going back to admire it👍

Title: Re: 1977 Gary Littlejohn sidehack with 1975 A&A
Post by: Chilli Rinse on May 16, 2022, 11:05 PM

Quote from: SDF on May 16, 2022, 01:38 PM

Really cool, have to keep going back to admire it👍

You and me both Steve  fistblump

Title: Re: 1977 Gary Littlejohn sidehack with 1975 A&A
Post by: monkian on May 17, 2022, 11:49 AM

Another awesome build Stidds!! Exceptional attention to detail as always 8)
Love the period mods and accessories!!

Title: Re: 1977 Gary Littlejohn sidehack with 1975 A&A
Post by: pat-a-lar on May 31, 2022, 10:03 PM

Beautiful Sean. Always top shelf stuff from you