Author Topic: 1979 mongoose - A "keep my eye in" build :-D (Read 1785 times)

bobafett · « **on:** September 03, 2012, 06:03 PM »

Just a little build to keep my mongoose tastebuds active

1979 mongoose frame with tange pinched forks (was already powdered and stickered before it came my way)
Steel hub coaster tuffs (forgot to anchor the coaster arm before pics - oops

)
Cheng Shin C183 fat/thin combo
mongoose bars/Ashtabula gooseneck stem
oury grips
Ashtabula crank
union pedals
early Takagi MX spider and chainring
mongoose stamped Kashimax seat
mongoose SS seatpost
mongoose seatclamp
mongoose headset
mongoose BB
Original NOS mongoose padset

kungfunky · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2012, 06:12 PM »

Lovely that John

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2012, 06:12 PM »

looking nice and clean

the chain ring bolts look strange ?

would they have been oury or mach grips originally ?

don't forget to answer my pm please

glenboy · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2012, 06:13 PM »

spot on john as we wouldn't expect anything less

, love these 70's bmx's

In2 bmx · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2012, 06:27 PM »

Very nice mate ..

You haven't lost your touch

rollin72 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 03, 2012, 06:31 PM »

mint John..padset looks shite though

meticulous · « **Reply #6 on:** September 03, 2012, 06:47 PM »

aesthetically perfect.....

bobafett · « **Reply #7 on:** September 03, 2012, 06:57 PM »

Cheers lads

Quote from: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on September 03, 2012, 06:12 PM

the chain ring bolts look strange ?

would they have been oury or mach grips originally ?

The chainring bolts are original - this is an early (75-78 ish) takagi spider / ring combo that's quite hard to come by (although I do have another set !

) The chainring has recesed hex slots on the rear to accept the nuts

Mongoose used Hunt Wilde, Winner's Circle, Oury and Oakley grips and obviously mongoose grips, maybe OGK Hex grips in early years but not Mach.

NORTY40 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 03, 2012, 07:00 PM »

Nice that Mate , proper old school cool

Im not mentioning the grass or that fookin fence

monkian · « **Reply #9 on:** September 03, 2012, 07:05 PM »

Beautiful day for a build John. Proper ray of sunshine that

Exquisite choice of parts (as always) and awesome colour combo.
Looks like mad fun to ride as well

Jaypeg · « **Reply #10 on:** September 03, 2012, 07:10 PM »

Very nice indeed...

Darren KAP · « **Reply #11 on:** September 03, 2012, 07:23 PM »

spot on mate

Peter J · « **Reply #12 on:** September 03, 2012, 07:32 PM »

Nice to see you back what you do best John

markyp · « **Reply #13 on:** September 03, 2012, 07:33 PM »

i think thats one of your best builds john

Badbaldie · « **Reply #14 on:** September 03, 2012, 07:34 PM »

proper mongoose old school from the Jedi Master himself

Macmania · « **Reply #15 on:** September 03, 2012, 07:35 PM »

Super nice that John

Back with style

oldboyburner · « **Reply #16 on:** September 03, 2012, 08:44 PM »

Sweet mate top job

not johndub71 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 03, 2012, 08:52 PM »

Lovely build.

ozone · « **Reply #18 on:** September 03, 2012, 10:25 PM »

Love it. Proper scrambler.

Jaan · « **Reply #19 on:** September 03, 2012, 11:14 PM »

I'm building a 79, wish I had some of your parts

Mattdub · « **Reply #20 on:** September 04, 2012, 08:52 AM »

Looking good mate

Frosty · « **Reply #21 on:** September 05, 2012, 08:58 PM »

Lovely that, it is odd as I am sure I said before, but when I was a kid I really didn't like these bikes, but now love em

spyderpit13 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 05, 2012, 09:30 PM »

sweet is that john..

Andy68 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 07, 2012, 10:31 PM »

Love it!!!

Devilock · « **Reply #24 on:** September 08, 2012, 08:54 AM »

Top build John. Reminds me of a lovely pudding & you just want more!

Author Topic: 1979 mongoose - A "keep my eye in" build :-D (Read 1785 times)

In2 bmx

monkian

Jaypeg

oldboyburner

ozone

Frosty

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