Author Topic: Project 'Pink/White Goose !! FINISHED ! (Read 6655 times)

NORTY40 · « **on:** November 14, 2009, 08:09 PM »

Not for the purist's this one

I have decided to build my youngest daughter (Olivia) a PINK and WHITE old school mongoose for xmas as a surprise . She has wanted one for a while now , when I was stripping my last two mongoose cali's down she was always in the garage helping and always came out with the same lines , " Is this one for me ?" ,"I want a goose" and " Can you build me one please"

She is always asking questions on how things work and even fixed her first puncture herself the other day with a bit of guidance from Dad

It got me thinking, there I am totally addicted to messing with kids bikes and I have'nt even built one specifically for my daughter.

So this is going to be an on going thread showing the resto from start to finish . The finish line being Xmas morning with hopefully one happy daughter

I have the majority of the parts , mainly odds and sods that have been lying around the garage. I am just unsure on the wheels ( might have to pinch my Skyways off the GT

) Oh and I need some PINK tyres, Haro or Panaracer would be good if any of you have any spare

Rattle can's at the ready then

The parts so far

Part two soon ....

crazycraig · « **Reply #1 on:** November 14, 2009, 08:13 PM »

I'm looking forward to seeing this ........

I bet Olivia will be over the moon

rollin72 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 14, 2009, 08:15 PM »

DONT DO IT!!...because if you do and my wife and daughter see it thats it ill have to do one

its good your daughter wants a goose, my youngest lad thinks o/s bikes are for grandads

bobafett · « **Reply #3 on:** November 14, 2009, 08:16 PM »

Building a pink goose for yer daughter - wonder were you stole that idea Jon

Only kidding bud - It'll be a fun build and she'll love it

meticulous · « **Reply #4 on:** November 14, 2009, 09:17 PM »

good on ya' jonathan, good luck with the pink tyres....

crazycraig · « **Reply #5 on:** November 14, 2009, 09:32 PM »

DJ Bernice once had a pink goose

superbikedan · « **Reply #6 on:** November 14, 2009, 10:04 PM »

that's the one request my daughter has asked me to do, a pink bmx

but because she shows no interest in bmx i keep saying "i'll do it soon"

good luck with this i'm sure your girls gonna love it

Deano · « **Reply #7 on:** November 15, 2009, 01:56 AM »

Top Dad

Great that your not being selfish anymore

and finally doing Olivia a top crimbo gift

You knows i have a thing for pink on a bmx

Super can man at the ready

NORTY40 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 15, 2009, 10:52 AM »

Think I might have created the wrong impression with the title

The frame and forks after much deliberation are going to be White ................... with loads of PINK bits on and some PINK decals . Hopefully some PINK tyres

and a nice custom padset when Steve is a bit better.

Quote from: CRAZYPAVING on November 14, 2009, 08:13 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing this ........

I bet Olivia will be over the moon

She had better be Craig

Quote from: rollin72 on November 14, 2009, 08:15 PM

DONT DO IT!!...because if you do and my wife and daughter see it thats it ill have to do one
its good your daughter wants a goose, my youngest lad thinks o/s bikes are for grandads

Do one Gaz , maybe we could take them to MK10 . That would be a picture 3 or 4 middle aged men all riding Pink
BMX's

Quote from: bobafett on November 14, 2009, 08:16 PM

Building a pink goose for yer daughter - wonder were you stole that idea Jon

Only kidding bud - It'll be a fun build and she'll love it

It was my idea

.......... well maybe you had a very slight influence

If I have any Pink paint left over that 81 goose frame you left me would look nice Pink

What do you reckon

Quote from: meticus on November 14, 2009, 09:17 PM

good on ya' jonathan, good luck with the pink tyres....

Don't start Sam

, otherwise I will be round to that loft and snifle more than those Pink Haro's your hoarding

Quote from: SuperBikeDan on November 14, 2009, 10:04 PM

that's the one request my daughter has asked me to do, a pink bmx

but because she shows no interest in bmx i keep saying "i'll do it soon"

good luck with this i'm sure your girls gonna love it

You of all people Dan , being in the job you are should have had one of these done for your daughter

Perfect opportunity as an xmas surprise and maybe you could borrow it for MK10 and join rollin72 and myself for a roll around MK

Thanks Dan

Quote from: Deano on November 15, 2009, 01:56 AM

Top Dad

Great that your not being selfish anymore and finally doing Olivia a top crimbo gift

You knows i have a thing for pink on a bmx

Super can man at the ready

Cheers Deano

Cans are warming and ready to go

SOUTHBANK BOY · « **Reply #9 on:** November 15, 2009, 11:20 AM »

my daughter got this last year she has not stoped riding it, the( boys) over the skate park like it to

ED209 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 15, 2009, 06:35 PM »

I picked up some pink Comp STs that are butter...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tioga-Comp-ST-Freestyle-Bmx-Tires-Tyres-Pink-20-x-1-75_W0QQitemZ350267096193QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item518d8bbc81

NORTY40 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 05, 2009, 08:28 PM »

A few update pics on the progress of my daughters surprise Xmas mongoose Grand Prix build .

Olivia had been saying for a while she fancied a go at spraying

Runs and sags at the ready then

To be honest she did very well but I knew it was time to take her out of the makeshift spraybooth when she reported seeing Kit Kats walking down the street

Little does she know she is actually spraying her own bike

The master at work

Job done !

Parts before

Parts after

The Pink brakes

I was given the brakes by Torker Tony as an early xmas pressie for Olivia

Tony , your a true gent mate and both Olivia and myself really appreciate your kind gesture . Top man

It's not the first time Tony has helped me out and he really is a great lad. Hope you ( well the good lady) enjoyed the vino mate

A big thanks to ED209 aswell who gave us some free 'rider' tyres

also John (bobafett) for your photoshop skills in the planning etc

I have a couple of RADsters working on some personalised bits and pieces , you know who you are and your help is greatly appreciated

More soon .....

daz bmx it! · « **Reply #12 on:** December 05, 2009, 08:35 PM »

Well done mate

did you spray that in the Kitchen?

Daddybass · « **Reply #13 on:** December 05, 2009, 09:48 PM »

Lovin the thread better not let my daughter see it shes pestering me already and just bought her a second hand diamond back what did you do to the f+f to prepare it before spraying on the chrome.

jimmyp · « **Reply #14 on:** December 05, 2009, 11:04 PM »

lOOKING GOOD SO FAR, GOOD WORK

bobafett · « **Reply #15 on:** December 05, 2009, 11:31 PM »

Coming along nicely Jon

As for my "photshop skills" mate - more like "photoshop accidents"

ozone · « **Reply #16 on:** December 06, 2009, 09:05 AM »

Quote from: NORTY40 on December 05, 2009, 08:28 PM

To be honest she did very well but I knew it was time to take her out of the makeshift spraybooth when she reported seeing Kit Kats walking down the street

Great stuff. Will look mint and the little-un will be stoked.

I wonder if the Kit-Kat's looked like the hammers from Pink Floyd - The Wall?

NORTY40 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 06, 2009, 02:30 PM »

Quote from: daz bmx on December 05, 2009, 08:35 PM

Well done mate did you spray that in the Kitchen?

Yeah , the boss is very understanding

It's actually in an old house we are doing up but I am not working too hard on it as when it's done I will loose my spraybooth

Quote from: Daddybass on December 05, 2009, 09:48 PM

Lovin the thread better not let my daughter see it shes pestering me already and just bought her a second hand diamond back what did you do to the f+f to prepare it before spraying on the chrome.

Thanks mate

PM'd you some detailed info mate

Basically rough the chrome up and use a decent etch primer , I wish I had powdered it now as it's more durable but time was a factor $:-\$

Quote from: jimmyp on December 05, 2009, 11:04 PM

lOOKING GOOD SO FAR, GOOD WORK

Cheers Jimmy

Quote from: bobafett on December 05, 2009, 11:31 PM

Coming along nicely Jon

As for my "photshop skills" mate - more like "photoshop accidents"

Don't knock the photoshop skills mate, they were invaluable , great work

Quote from: ozone on December 06, 2009, 09:05 AM

Quote from: NORTY40 on December 05, 2009, 08:28 PM

To be honest she did very well but I knew it was time to take her out of the makeshift spraybooth when she reported seeing Kit Kats walking down the street

Great stuff. Will look mint and the little-un will be stoked. I wonder if the Kit-Kat's looked like the hammers from Pink Floyd - The Wall?

Something like that

Let's hope she is , time will tell .

Thanks

xGoose · « **Reply #18 on:** December 06, 2009, 08:04 PM »

Looking good nice parts, the brakes look great. Whens she due mate?

torkertony · « **Reply #19 on:** December 07, 2009, 11:20 AM »

Looking good so far Jonathan... Christams is looming mate, pull yer finger out!!!

trasher · « **Reply #20 on:** December 09, 2009, 11:21 PM »

coming on a treat johny boy

goto love the spray booth ,,,,big up to olivia

my olivia would love this when its done

just goto love a custom dude

Deano · « **Reply #21 on:** December 10, 2009, 03:25 PM »

Top stuff Jonny boy

Maybe once Olivia finds out she painted her own bike she may decide to keep it as a carpet queen

DAD!

oldschoolib · « **Reply #22 on:** December 15, 2009, 05:58 PM »

looking good so far john quite like the look of it in white

southern andy · « **Reply #23 on:** December 15, 2009, 06:26 PM »

Is this not finished yet

Come on Joff get on with it, i can't believe a Mongoose build could take someone this long

Look forward to seeing the finished results.

xGoose · « **Reply #24 on:** December 15, 2009, 09:44 PM »

Whens it ready Jon? Looking forward to seeing it mate..

Author Topic: Project 'Pink/White Goose !! **** FINISHED ! **** (Read 6655 times)

Deano

SOUTHBANK BOY

daz bmx it!

Daddybass

ozone

xGoose

torkertony

trasher

Deano

xGoose

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