I'll just keep adding here...

[Dizzle Problems]

Been a minute since I chimed in.

picked up this Mongoose. Gave it to a buddy who’s ‘got the bug’ lately to fix old bikes

Although I was super stoked to pick up a king sting a bit back, the repaint was driving me nuts. Found an original paint one I am much happier with

A scrap truck drove past me and I followed them. Picked this up and sold it about as fast as i pulled it off the truck

I present, the saddest Laguna. This Laguna was recently discovered, and saved luckily. I was fortunate enough to grab it at a price I couldn’t refuse. Needs love. I’m your Huckleberry.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

It's not so bad. It just needs a little love.

 

[horsefarmer]

Nice finds. If your friend likes the Mongoose as much as I like my crossway 250 should be awesome. Plus, the saddest Laguna - just wow!

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Nice finds. If your friend likes the Mongoose as much as I like my crossway 250 should be awesome. Plus, the saddest Laguna - just wow!

He mostly just wanted a project. I’ve got a lot of irons in the fire, so I was happy to give it to him. Love that he’s getting into fixing up bikes.

And yea... the Laguna looks like it had a heck of a life. The ‘cig box’ behind the bb was rusted through and the giant ‘gusset’ the the tank area was really poorly applied. I already had it repaired, gusset removed, rusted part of cig box cut out and replaced. The repairs cost more then what I paid for the frame, but I’m still into it for less then half what they go for. Can’t wait to build it up. But I’ve got 4 other builds I’m working on, so it may be awhile.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

My 2¢= keep the patina, you can't fake that.
Well, maybe Handyandy and the other Mustard Madmen could, but I can't.

 

[Dizzle Problems]

My 2¢= keep the patina, you can't fake that.
Well, maybe Handyandy and the other Mustard Madmen could, but I can't.

Oh absolutely. I prefer how it is over fresh paint. In the areas that have bare metal, I’m going to to me best to blend some paint in, and rock it as is.

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

Those IBOCs are nice. The titanium ones are great, Sandvik Ti, IIRC.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Been a minute since I chimed in.

picked up this Mongoose. Gave it to a buddy who’s ‘got the bug’ lately to fix old bikes

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Although I was super stoked to pick up a king sting a bit back, the repaint was driving me nuts. Found an original paint one I am much happier with

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A scrap truck drove past me and I followed them. Picked this up and sold it about as fast as i pulled it off the truck
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I present, the saddest Laguna. This Laguna was recently discovered, and saved luckily. I was fortunate enough to grab it at a price I couldn’t refuse. Needs love. I’m your Huckleberry.
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How many King Sting do you have now?

 

[Dizzle Problems]

How many King Sting do you have now?

Just the silver one. I sold the white one to a friend.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Just the silver one. I sold the white one to a friend.

One more than me. Color me jealous

 

[Dizzle Problems]

One more than me. Color me jealous

I know of a multi speed one for sale. The larger size. Frame only. PM if interested

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Picked this up from a friend today. Didn’t have a fork, put this one in there to stand it up.
haven’t even looked at the serial, guessing ‘36-'38ish. Came with a king headset (taken off), Phil front hub, Shimano inter 8 rear, Cook bros cranks, etc. pretty rad retro mod. May run it like this for a bit before I build it differently.

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[Captain Awesome]

Picked this up from a friend today. Didn’t have a fork, put this one in there to stand it up.
haven’t even looked at the serial, guessing ‘36ish model C. Came with a king headset (taken off), Phil front hub, Shimano inter 8 rear, Cook bros cranks, etc. pretty rad retro mod. May run it like this for a bit before I build it differently.

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That's rad!

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Pick ups over the last couple weeks.

‘97 Specialized Fatboy. I wanted this bike so bad in 7th grade (the year it came out) stoked to finally have one. Also picked up ‘98 Specialized cruiser bars at the same time, perfect for an upcoming 90’s build.

I got a message about a pile of free bikes, I wasn’t able to go, but a buddy did and grabbed this for me. Decent parts bike (I’ve actually swapped most of it to a freshly painted men’s frame

Today we we’re driving past a garage sale, saw a cruiser and had to stop. Not bad for $10. Would have been a cool bike in its day, with a chrome frame and fork, and lacquer red stem, cranks, chainwheel, and wheels. Has definitely seen better days. Will be a fun few days project.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I can relate. That Fat has been on my wish list since about 97 too. Condition is not bad either, that bar pad gets some heavy exposure

 

[Dizzle Problems]

I can relate. That Fat has been on my wish list since about 97 too. Condition is not bad either, that bar pad gets some heavy exposure

It’s definitely a lil rougher then the pic looks. Fair amount of surface rust. Nothing a vinegar bath wouldn’t solve tho. It’s pretty low miles. Original tires and grips. Even has the original Fatboy bar plus with no scratches

 

[MattiThundrrr]

The tube frame makes all the difference, so much better looking than the other style of Fatti

Still cool, but a different animal

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Forgot to get a pic of this one before I redid it. A buddy bought it for the fork and seat it had previously. The bars on it were some small/tight bars, so I swapped those as well. Interestingly enough, forum member @thebigorangecat stopped by for some parts, and it turns out he had sold it to my other buddy! Small world.

I still can’t quite believe I finally own this frame. I had put it in the ‘if I get lucky or win the lottery category’. Well, as luck would have it, I received a call, and the price was manageable. It’s far from perfect, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s gonna be a journey to get it dialed how I want it. I can’t wait.

Cook Bros Racing Cruiser

 

[RustyGold]

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Congratulations!