MONGOOSE GRAND PRIX on a budget

[RATTY]

I have had a quiet week this week, too many people away on their holidays (lucky sods)

I nearly finished my RL20 this week and I had a mongoose grand prix frame sitting there which I bought at MK for £25..

I had a look round and had almost all the parts needed to build it, do I did all in just under £120..
Thanks to Tony BMX 796 for the grips, brake and bars
Matdub for the wheels (they are quality)
oh and the padset was a raffle prize from MK

 What do ya think









 

[silentpartner]

mmmmmmmmmmm i 'm liking that. i think i'll build mine up 

[dordymush]

im sure them forks used to mine on my old DB.
was they with the frame tony ?.

[selfpreservation]

nice , they get a bad rap but mine was sweet

[RATTY]

im sure them forks used to mine on my old DB.
was they with the frame tony ?.

No Dave, they were a spare pair from tony bmx 796, so they could have been yours if youve had a trade with tone....

[RATTY]

"CD" asked for a close op of the grand prix sticker, here ya go mate

[cd]

Thanks for the close-up..... looks like the cameras macro had a hard time. I'm trying to make this sticker... its the font for the 'Grand Prix' and the general wording that I just don't know.....I know its different from a cali sticker but getting a picture is not so easy as its not such a common bike which I think makes its more special.....

Thanks again though....

[RATTY]

Thanks for the close-up..... looks like the cameras macro had a hard time. I'm trying to make this sticker... its the font for the 'Grand Prix' and the general wording that I just don't know.....I know its different from a cali sticker but getting a picture is not so easy as its not such a common bike which I think makes its more special.....

Thanks again though....

sorry mate, i only have the camera on my phone, i will try again fot you withme sons cam

[cd]

thanks man .... I'll owe you one....

[stuntmaster]

i just pick up one of those frame sets and just want to make sure it is what i think it is . is the serial number on the rear dropout . looks like mine had a plate on the front as well like my other mongoose california would they have that on the grand prix

[RATTY]

i just pick up one of those frame sets and just want to make sure it is what i think it is . is the serial number on the rear dropout . looks like mine had a plate on the front as well like my other mongoose california would they have that on the grand prix

I will have a look tomorrow for you..

[cd]

Does anyone know if there is a definitive list of mongeese produced with dates etc....

I get very lost as to when each bike / style was produced? I know the names passed though the ages but when did my 84 expert style end? Was it 86?

I have not found such a list and it would be usefull for rebuilders to refer to. I don't have the knowledge to start one off but if anyone does it would be much appreciated. .....

[RATTY]

There is a recent thread just about the cali, thats a degree course on its own......

[etriedes]

Top job ratty 

[kdw712]

thats the nicest GP i have seen

[RATTY]

i just pick up one of those frame sets and just want to make sure it is what i think it is . is the serial number on the rear dropout . looks like mine had a plate on the front as well like my other mongoose california would they have that on the grand prix

Serial number 141400 on inside left rear dropout, hope that helps

[pickle]

Looks well nice mate!

I was buggered if i could find anything like that for such money at MK! 

I did try but came away empty handed 

Nice job though! 

[kdw712]

Serial number 141400 on inside left rear dropout, hope that helps

I think most GP have that stamp - mine did
there should be another number too

would they have that on the grand prix

interesting, could be an ammaco with the gussets removed, but by who ?

got any pics paul ?

[RATTY]

Serial number 141400 on inside left rear dropout, hope that helps

I think most GP have that stamp - mine did
there should be another number too

would they have that on the grand prix

interesting, could be an ammaco with the gussets removed, but by who ?

got any pics paul ?

Yep forgot to look at the bottom bracket 02/84  15851