Author Topic: 1982 Mongoose Pro Class ... back from plating and rebuilt ... Yay! (Read 5309 times)

Vos · « **on:** September 26, 2014, 08:13 PM »

So, this is how my bike looked a month ago....

But now I'm really excited as I just got this pic from Australia from Carl at Precision Plating...

Looks like they've done an amazing job on the black nickel finish.

I cannot wait to rebuild it, as I should've done in the first place.

Mikku · « **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2014, 11:43 PM »

Stunning-looking finish! Which way are you going with the rebuild?

Vos · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2014, 10:41 AM »

Black and chrome with a splash of blue ano I think. All Pro Class parts, but I'm going to use DC brakes.

Jaypeg · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2014, 10:53 AM »

snoopy72 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2014, 11:02 AM »

Tis a nice bit of plating Vos

BMX1973 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 30, 2014, 06:34 PM »

Nice result

Vos · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2014, 11:49 AM »

Here are some of the other parts for the build. I'm going to try and keep as much blue and chrome in as I can, but it'll have black tyres, grips and seat. I'm not sure about the pads yet... I'll have to wait until it's all together.

Vos · « **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2014, 05:51 PM »

Back from Oz and rebuilt. Better pics to follow. I just got a bit excited and took a few in shit light. Anyhow, here she is...

FRAME: 1982 MONGOOSE PRO CLASS
FORKS: MONGOOSE PRO CLASS
HANDLEBARS: MONGOOSE PRO CLASS (STAMPED)
STEM: MONGOOSE PRO CLASS
HEADSET: TANGE/MONGOOSE STAMPED
CRANK: MONGOOSE PRO CLASS
SPIDER: PRO CLASS POWER PLATE
CHAIN WHEEL: TAKAGI 44T
RIMS: PRO CLASS SERIES III
HUBS: SUZUE
TYRES: CHENG SHIN SNAKE BELLY FAT/SKINNY
FREEWHEEL: SHIMANO
CHAIN: IZUMI
BRAKES: DIA-COMPE MX1000 / TECH 3
GRIPS: BMX PRODUCTS
SEAT: KASHIMAX AERO
SEAT POST CLAMP: DIA-COMPE MX
DECALS: BMX PRODUCTS
PEDALS: SR-468

Spen69 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 17, 2014, 06:43 PM »

Bike of the year for me......

Simply awesome mate

Jaypeg · « **Reply #9 on:** October 17, 2014, 06:45 PM »

Super cool Neil, awesome ..

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 17, 2014, 07:04 PM »

WOW, that black chrome is completely off the chart Neil, simply stunning.

Vos · « **Reply #11 on:** October 17, 2014, 07:57 PM »

Thanks chaps.

phantom photon · « **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2014, 11:56 PM »

Stunning

bmxband1t77 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 18, 2014, 02:21 AM »

RAD! Worth the wait on that finish.

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Vos · « **Reply #14 on:** October 18, 2014, 04:40 PM »

Bfellows · « **Reply #15 on:** October 18, 2014, 04:49 PM »

Spot on that

eddie kidd · « **Reply #16 on:** October 18, 2014, 05:11 PM »

That is...

Your wheels, give them to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..................................................

southern andy · « **Reply #17 on:** October 18, 2014, 08:33 PM »

That is freakin Gorgeeyass

rodriguez · « **Reply #18 on:** October 18, 2014, 09:02 PM »

I've ~~looked at~~ drooled over this a few times and it's right off the richter scale

griff · « **Reply #19 on:** October 18, 2014, 09:58 PM »

Lovely finish, long way to send it though!

kdw712 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 18, 2014, 11:50 PM »

Wow what an gorgeous build

Mikku · « **Reply #21 on:** October 19, 2014, 06:27 AM »

+1 on everything said above!!! I wasn't sure about the blue powerdisc at first glance but the more I look at this, the more I think it's spot on!

Stunning bike Vos!

Vos · « **Reply #22 on:** October 19, 2014, 08:27 AM »

Cheers guys!

It certainly was a long way to send it, but I looked everywhere to find someone here who could do it. There is a decorative platers in Watford that said they would have a go for £1200. Their tank was only just big enough and they said that there would be a 50/50 chance the finish would burn on the frame? $:-\$ In which case I would still have to pay the £1200. fook that!

Jaan · « **Reply #23 on:** October 20, 2014, 09:38 PM »

Thats an amazing finish Neil, you really go that extra yard on the details - spot on mate

CustardLips · « **Reply #24 on:** October 20, 2014, 09:55 PM »

The finish looks awesome mate... lovely bike.

Author Topic: 1982 Mongoose Pro Class ... back from plating and rebuilt ... Yay! (Read 5309 times)

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