76 DAN GURNEY EAGLE

[Rat Rod]

Planning to build it up like this...

 

[DJ Bill]

Sweeet!

 

[user 135]

Sweet 70's goodness. The bicycle boom may of hit 10 speeds most, but I think BMX was more interesting with the "new" companies producing bikes and parts. The companies were not new...just branching out from car and motorcycle roots.

 

[Rat Rod]

Yeah...that's what I enjoy the most about the 70s BMX genre.

You had companies like DG, Yamaha, Webco and Kawasaki that were all motocross motorcycle companies all getting into the BMX market....mainly because they had kids who were riding.

 

[rfeagleye]

Holy cow, you find the coolest bikes! That is very cool! I dig those rear dropouts.

What parts are on it in the ad?

Interestingly, I just scored some NOS Ashtabula 1977 cranks, and had them re-zinc'd...so

 

[Rat Rod]

This seat will be going on there once it arrives.

I'll need to track down or fabricate some seat struts to match the ones on the ad.

The bike in the ad is probably running a set of ARAYA 20" x 2.125" wheels, Cheng Shin knobbies, chrome Dorcy box bars, Hunt Wilde MX grips, and a Three Arrows chainring.

I scored a set of reinforced Ashatbula forks off of Ebay the other day for $30 shipped. I think they arrive today.

 

[rfeagleye]

I've seen that seat on eBay before, nice score there.

Do you have a close up of the seat struts? Troxel made some struts like that, just a loop, painted black. Unless they are two separate struts, maybe you could cut and crush the ends?

 

[Rat Rod]

I've seen that seat on eBay before, nice score there.

Do you have a close up of the seat struts? Troxel made some struts like that, just a loop, painted black. Unless they are two separate struts, maybe you could cut and crush the ends?

Back then they sold MX seat struts that were two separate pieces and now they're not easy to find. Your suggestion of cutting a black sissy bar and flattening the ends was exactly what I was planning to do. Just trying to figure out the best way to flatten them without messing up the paint or making it look to cheesy.

 

[Rat Rod]

A little mock up action tonight while this cool front comes through.

 

[rfeagleye]

I dig it! Love those beefy wheels!

 

[Rat Rod]

I'm looking for a matching rear wheel for this bike.....an ARAYA 20" x 2.125" with a Bendix 76 or 70 coaster hub, heavy duty spokes and the raised spoke holes. @spistols had the exact wheel that I need listed back in February, but I'm thinking he probably sold it already.

 

[Rat Rod]

Thanks to @KevinM for supplying the seat, seat struts and stem pad!

 

[user 135]

Are you going to change out that Schwinn sprocket?

 

[Rat Rod]

Are you going to change out that Schwinn sprocket?

Maybe...if I find the right one.

At this time frame in the sport, they actually did run this sprocket on many BMX bikes.

 

[user 135]

Didnt' they also use that snowflake one a bit?


I found your next project. http://boise.craigslist.org/bik/5204434684.html

 

[Rat Rod]

Didnt' they also use that snowflake one a bit?

I found your next project. http://boise.craigslist.org/bik/5204434684.html

In the early stages...mid 70s and earlier they were mainly using Schwinn stuff or Three Arrows.

That cruiser is awesome.....unfortunately I'd have to sell my car to be able to buy the rest of the parts to build it right.

 

[rfeagleye]

Very cool. A nice addition to your collection!

 

[Rat Rod]

Here's me wishing I was 12 years old again.

 

[ChimeraCycle]

That is a great, great pic. I used to teach emotional awareness and vocabulary to young people using picture flash cards.

"The emotion on this man's face is called wistful reminiscing, kids"

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[Rat Rod]

Wishing I was a foot shorter and 75lbs lighter.

Now I know what Stu Thomsen must have felt like.