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Offline jimmyp

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Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« on: June 11, 2009, 03:02 PM »
OK Dudes just got this Lush Mongoose Eric Rupe F+F form the states. Before the bike landed i was just going to build it up as a 85-86 Eric Rupe model ie change the decals. However the chrome is spot on and the Original decals are in great condition for there age so im not sure what to do now.

The Frame and Forks are a late 86 model backed up by the serial number, however the decals are for an 87 model. In 1987 the Eric Rupe was only availble in Frame and Forks and this bike is probs quiet rare as it is. However ive always wanted a Rupe ever since i got back into old school bmx and have always wanted the 85-86 bike.

So what am i gonna do fellas, please help  :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :)

Here's some pics of the bike straight out of the box, i just need to clean it down and polish up and it should come out great  :) :) :daumenhoch:




















 :smitten:  :) 8) :coolsmiley: :smitten: :daumenhoch:

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2009, 03:07 PM »
Yum yum - frame looks mintola Jimmy  :smitten:

I can see your dilema but for me it would have to be the 85/86 decals - can't stand the 87 decals  :buck2:

....plus it's an 86 stamped frame so that must have been right on the crossover of decal types - i'd go with how you originally wanted it to look IMHO  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2009, 03:09 PM »
That's a lovely F&F.

I'm not a huge fan of the '87 decals- there a bit, 'erm, 1987.  A real dilemma though as it would still be a shame to take 'em off in that condition.

My vote goes with putting on the earlier decal - but only just.

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2009, 03:10 PM »
Keep em on Jimmy, i think they look super  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2009, 03:10 PM »


....plus it's an 86 stamped frame so that must have been right on the crossover of decal types - i'd go with how you originally wanted it to look IMHO  :daumenhoch:

Yeah just what i thought, must have been the first of the 87 batch  :daumenhoch:

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« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2009, 03:11 PM »
Keep em on Jimmy, i think they look super  :daumenhoch:

Vote m8  ;) ;D

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2009, 03:17 PM »
Same Dillema with a Redline frame I picked up a while back..... those damn 86/87 years were when everything went ghey dayglo and graphics went all arty farty Miami Vicey....Hate em'.

On one hand,would be nice to keep as it is....on t'other ity'll be bugging you as you want the "Classic" Rupe decal look ...erm  :-\

Not sure I can help Mate...but I know where ya commin from  ;D :-[

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2009, 03:19 PM »
Same Dillema with a Redline frame I picked up a while back..... those damn 86/87 years were when everything went ghey dayglo and graphics went all arty farty Miami Vicey....Hate em'.

On one hand,would be nice to keep as it is....on t'other ity'll be bugging you as you want the "Classic" Rupe decal look ...erm  :-\

Not sure I can help Mate...but I know where ya commin from  ;D :-[

Thanks m8, that was a great help  :LolLolLolLol:

Vote if ya can  ;) :)

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2009, 03:25 PM »
leave as is jimmy

never seen a frame like that b4(brake bridge)

build it as it should be with them decals already on

be a minter

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2009, 03:28 PM »


never seen a frame like that b4(brake bridge)


r

Yeah they changed the brake bridge from 86 onwards, i think Atariager has one with the same brake bridge :daumenhoch:

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2009, 03:34 PM »
voted keep as is........can't beat original in my oppinion.....but what do those voices in your head tell you to do Jimmy?   ;)

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« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2009, 03:36 PM »
voted keep as is........can't beat original in my oppinion.....but what do those voices in your head tell you to do Jimmy?   ;)

That this is a set up by the NWO  :LolLolLolLol:

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #12 on: June 11, 2009, 03:42 PM »
wish mine would come :-[ :-[

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #13 on: June 11, 2009, 04:36 PM »
Keep it original :daumenhoch: :4_17_5:

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #14 on: June 11, 2009, 05:18 PM »

..... those damn 86/87 years were when everything went ghey dayglo and graphics went all arty farty Miami Vicey....

Look ! The clothes match the decals  :LolLolLolLol:






Pretty much a dead heat at the moment Jimmy - I don't think this poll is gonna help you decide much   :-\



 ???

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« Reply #15 on: June 11, 2009, 05:34 PM »

..... those damn 86/87 years were when everything went ghey dayglo and graphics went all arty farty Miami Vicey....

Look ! The clothes match the decals  :LolLolLolLol:






Pretty much a dead heat at the moment Jimmy - I don't think this poll is gonna help you decide much   :-\



 ???



I used to love miami vice and think they should bring it back to the small screen  :4_17_5:

Yeah the stickers defo tell you the era very 87  :) :)
« Last Edit: June 11, 2009, 06:34 PM by jimmyp »

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #16 on: June 11, 2009, 05:44 PM »
Just pushed leave it as is into the lead...  :daumenhoch:

Looks great, just build it and enjoy...  :)

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #17 on: June 11, 2009, 06:06 PM »
What colour parts are you putting on it Jimmy ?  ???
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« Reply #18 on: June 11, 2009, 06:14 PM »
What colour parts are you putting on it Jimmy ?  ???

I was going to put on the standard parts for the 85-86 bike  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #19 on: June 11, 2009, 06:18 PM »
What colour parts are you putting on it Jimmy ?  ???

I was going to put on the standard parts for the 85-86 bike  :daumenhoch:

I suppose there's a bit of black in the decals hmmmm - I'd still go older decals personally  :-X
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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #20 on: June 11, 2009, 06:29 PM »

..... those damn 86/87 years were when everything went ghey dayglo and graphics went all arty farty Miami Vicey....

Look ! The clothes match the decals  :LolLolLolLol:






Pretty much a dead heat at the moment Jimmy - I don't think this poll is gonna help you decide much   :-\



 ???



Talking about Miami Vice look, check out this add  :)


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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #21 on: June 11, 2009, 06:59 PM »
get them gay decals off and dress her up properly,  feckin puffs bike with them decals  :LolLolLolLol:

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #22 on: June 11, 2009, 08:59 PM »
keep it original jimmy then we can compare em when both of ours are done mate and i'll bring it up to penrith one time
never seen those decals before

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #23 on: June 11, 2009, 09:39 PM »
Stay as is  ;)

V-V-Cool bike shop decal too  :4_17_5:

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Re: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma
« Reply #24 on: June 11, 2009, 10:00 PM »
Stay as is  ;)

V-V-Cool bike shop decal too  :4_17_5:

Yep, i think its from this bike shop in cali USA  :daumenhoch:





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