1983 mongoose identity help

redline1968

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe

• Jan 31, 2015

• #1

I went to this hoarder estate sale looking for stuff and found nothing but this bmx. I checked on it found what date it is but the model eludes me. There are some heavy duty parts on it like the fork and a front plate mounted goose neck. I don't know if this helps in Identity of the frame,the frame is 1 1/8 diameter with 5/8 rear stays. Thanks for the help

 

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j@mes

'Lil Knee Scuffer

• Jan 31, 2015

• #2

Based on the serial number it is indeed a 1983 model. It is one of the Taiwan produced frames and was made in July. Can you get a good side photo of the rear dropouts?

 

redline1968

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe

• Feb 1, 2015

• #3

Ok will do thanks

 

pedal4416

Cruisin' on my Bluebird

• Feb 1, 2015

• #4

The stem I believe is from the 90's. Nice find! Are you going to build it up?

 

redline1968

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe

• Feb 1, 2015

• #5

Here are some pics. Probably turn it into prewar parts. It's very light I'm amazed.it will shine up easily.

 

J

j@mes

'Lil Knee Scuffer

• Feb 1, 2015

• #6

http://www.vintagemongoose.com/pdfs/mongoose_cat82-83.pdf

 

redline1968

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe

• Feb 1, 2015

• #7

Sweet I appreciate your help. Thank you very much for your time.

 

B

Bri-In-RI

Wore out three sets of tires already!

• Feb 1, 2015

• #8

Fork is much newer, 90s or 2000s.

 

redline1968

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe

• Feb 1, 2015

• #9

Good to know that makes sense with the goose neck. I re measured the frame tubes it 1 1/4 diameter. I'm dyslexic with numbers... :0. I assume it's a pro class?.