My Son's first build

[Lugisland]

My son built this bike last October. It took him 2 days. He is 8 years old. Early 90's (I think) Huffy bmx with
70's tuff wheels and whatever other parts laying around he picked out. I showed him how to install the grips with the air hose, and how to grease and install bearings. He turned every nut and bolt on this bike. I rebuilt the hubs and tightened things up for him, but this is his build

First we cleaned up and rebuilt the Tuff wheels.

Greased up

"a little dry Dad..."

Having fun!

shining it up

Next the wheels

Left is loose right?

Out for the first test ride

Testing out the brakes
http://www.youtube.com/embed/ir45SvciiJ4

He's very proud, and so am I :wink:

 

[ndaway]

That's what its all about right there..great stuff

 

[Gizmo]

That young mans smile says it all! Good job Dad!

Gizmo

 

[FatBoy]

Very COOL build!!! I love Father and Son projects..You should post this build on RRBMX! 8) :mrgreen:

 

[MplsCoaster]

Great story and build! You both did a great job!

 

[ScurryMurray]

Very Cool! Looks like you and the boy had a great time. Good work!

Awesome video of the brake check too! Reminded me of when i was a kid, riding my Huffy in the early 90s and skidding up and down the sidewalks and driveways... then my dad put a white tire on the back. Haha.

 

[Lugisland]

Thanks for the nice comments guys! He calls it "doing a burnout" and wanted me to post the video

 

[ED-PV]

Really cool build! Nothing like spending time with your kids...the memories will last forever.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Awesome! Something you'll both remember for-eva!

 

[ratcycle]

I have owned two of those bikes, one in the exact color. They are awesome bikes. Congrats to u and ur son 4 a will built and awesome bike.