Author Topic: 1983 Blue Max (Iron Cross Gusset) with motomags [FINISHED] (Read 14250 times)

bobafett · « **on:** March 27, 2010, 04:23 PM »

OK here's my latest build - been wanting to build this ever since I built my 84 non-gusset Blue Max last year - gathered bits over the last 12 months but only got my hands on the frame a couple of months ago - at last !

So here's the parts breakdown............

1983 Blue Max F&F (original chrome, new decals)
mongoose stamped stainless steel bars
mongoose gold stem with original decal
mongoose motomag II wheels (polished)
NOS Early logo cheng shin skinwall comp III (thin/thin 1.75's)
NOS Kashimax MX seat
mongoose stamped seat clamp
mongoose SS seatpost
mongoose stamped snowflake chainwheel
unstamped mongoose crank (original to F&F)
NOS Union rat traps
mongoose stamped headset
mongoose stamped BB
mongoose grips
Dia Compe 890/1020 calipers
Dia Compe Pre-bent levers
NOS Genuine Tuff Pads
NOS Dia Compe Cables
NOS Dia Compe Clips
NOS Izumi chain
Iron Cross dust caps
One of a Kind custom blue max vinyl pad set (from the one and only pad master

)

And here she is..............

Hope you like her lads - she's deffo one of my faves

Macmania · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2010, 04:28 PM »

One word John.......AWESOME........absolutely gorgeous, chrome work looks mint and those wheels

Great job

daz bmx it! · « **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2010, 04:32 PM »

Superb!

MartyC · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2010, 04:40 PM »

Very tidy

bmxbob · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2010, 04:53 PM »

Holy cr@p

This is my all time favorite Frame

Awesome

NORTY40 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2010, 04:56 PM »

As you know John , the 84 non-gusset Blue max was one, if not the favourite build of mine that you have done up to now
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=89776.0

but that has surpassed it imo

Great attention to detail as ever John , and as for those dust caps

Get a pic up of how it arrived mate

Steve P · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2010, 05:07 PM »

Yet another awesome looking Goose John ... I really like that one mate. Top stuff

Peter J · « **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2010, 05:13 PM »

Well done John, how long have you been waiting for that F&F

As with all your builds bud fooooooooooooooooooooookin amazing

How many lef to do now.............just the other 25 projects

monkian · « **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2010, 05:14 PM »

That is spot on. Great work man

Looks rock hard & those pads are awesome.

Bigplinky · « **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2010, 05:15 PM »

Lookin' very nice indeed, I'd love to build something with Motomags

trasher · « **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2010, 05:53 PM »

looks well nice that john

,,your getting the hang of it now

kdw712 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 27, 2010, 06:42 PM »

yeah looks ok that
not bad all things considered

fooking lush that is

love it

looks showroom fresh

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #12 on:** March 27, 2010, 06:47 PM »

Fantastic

stevochb · « **Reply #13 on:** March 27, 2010, 07:02 PM »

Lovely that John

moanjam · « **Reply #14 on:** March 27, 2010, 07:19 PM »

really do my mum stinks of piss like

rollin72 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 27, 2010, 07:30 PM »

that is absolutely fookin stunning, top job john nice1

crazycraig · « **Reply #16 on:** March 27, 2010, 07:32 PM »

Nice one ! KING OF GOOSE

dordymush · « **Reply #17 on:** March 27, 2010, 07:34 PM »

that is one nice bikwe.
love it.
how the hell did you polish them wheels up.
i wonder if my ole lester mags would come up like that

Jt · « **Reply #18 on:** March 27, 2010, 07:37 PM »

Gashead · « **Reply #19 on:** March 27, 2010, 07:47 PM »

Nice build Bobers

Spen69 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 27, 2010, 08:04 PM »

Mmm... pretty average-lookin' that Jonnygoose......

.... NOT!

Fook, that is bloody ace - can I borrow it at MK to rip round the track on bro

How the bloody hell did you polish those Motomags so well.........

Spen

Moose · « **Reply #21 on:** March 27, 2010, 10:23 PM »

That is just superb!! Where do I vote

moanjam · « **Reply #22 on:** March 27, 2010, 10:27 PM »

love owt like this me

Finny · « **Reply #23 on:** March 27, 2010, 11:06 PM »

Johnus.

AWESOME!!!!! You better slow up or your Run out of Versions to Build...By the way, where do you keep your bikes

What others are in the pipeline to build?, look forward to seeing your Collection in the flesh Bud

Thanks For the all the Help/Info you have given me on my Build, still a fair way to go, It wouldnt be possible wit out you

all the best
-Jas

Glynnyboy · « **Reply #24 on:** March 27, 2010, 11:40 PM »

John that is fantastic mate . A real top job well done.

Author Topic: 1983 Blue Max (Iron Cross Gusset) with motomags [FINISHED] (Read 14250 times)

daz bmx it!

bmxbob

monkian

trasher

moanjam

moanjam