Author Topic: Goose Gold Stem to restore or not? (Read 2291 times)

bmxbardit · « **on:** April 29, 2013, 10:21 PM »

I have a Mongoose double clamp Gold stem with original Maurice decal.
The gold finish is good and in tact on the flat platform on the top and below but has more or less rubbed of down to the max line revealing the silver finish below.
the clamps and bolts are all in good order. Therefore should I get the stem restored with a new Gold finish and loose the original decal in the process or leave as is?

OK, finally, I hope, I have figured out how to let you guys see the goose neck

hopefully this should work, link to photo bucket below:

cdt808 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2013, 10:28 PM »

first of all..... you lucky bugger!!

whats it going on chap? if its a rider then leave it, as OG stickers are cool as

NORTY40 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 29, 2013, 10:41 PM »

I'd be tempted to leave as is ......... it's only original once

kungfunky · « **Reply #3 on:** April 29, 2013, 10:44 PM »

Lets have a look first..

rollin72 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 29, 2013, 10:44 PM »

what he said

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #5 on:** April 29, 2013, 11:40 PM »

Stevie Wonder needs pic's

what's it going on and what finish is the build ?

Devilock · « **Reply #6 on:** April 29, 2013, 11:49 PM »

Quote from: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on April 29, 2013, 11:40 PM

Stevie Wonder needs pic's

Then you still couldn't see it...!!!

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #7 on:** April 29, 2013, 11:55 PM »

Don't tell any one but he can really see

Devilock · « **Reply #8 on:** April 30, 2013, 12:30 AM »

Quote from: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on April 29, 2013, 11:55 PM

Don't tell any one but he can really see

Always thought he was a lying git...!!

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #9 on:** April 30, 2013, 12:47 AM »

powder coat it pink !

Mattdub · « **Reply #10 on:** April 30, 2013, 09:12 AM »

I've restored a couple , need pics as above ^^^^^^

denzil · « **Reply #11 on:** April 30, 2013, 09:36 AM »

Fook it off and sell it me

bmxbardit · « **Reply #12 on:** April 30, 2013, 12:38 PM »

cheers guys,

I'll try and get some pics up over the next day or two, its going on a 1980 Supergoose, probably for riding in the summer time.

Mattdub · « **Reply #13 on:** May 01, 2013, 10:13 AM »

Quote from: bmxbardit on April 30, 2013, 12:38 PM

cheers guys,

I'll try and get some pics up over the next day or two, its going on a 1980 Supergoose, probably for riding in the summer time.

Here's one I restored back in 2008 on my candy red Champion

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=48655.0

kungfunky · « **Reply #14 on:** May 01, 2013, 10:29 AM »

Nice Matt, was it annod ?

Mattdub · « **Reply #15 on:** May 01, 2013, 11:33 AM »

Quote from: kungfunky on May 01, 2013, 10:29 AM

Nice Matt, was it annod ?

It's a long time Ash & my memory ain't what it was

, had it re-plated in brass as they were bitd

. OG bolts cleaned up & clamps saw a quick wipe with solvol autosol ( these clamps are often over polished as you know I'm sure ) . I think the base was done by a company in bedfordshire .