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Posted 9 months ago
heyslugger
(3 items)
Not as old as a lot of these but at 27 it's getting up there! Bought this from the original owner today. I'm too fat to even think about hopping on even with new tubes and tires. I sure do enjoy looking at it though!
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Great score! Looks like a 1986,and all original.
I was able to find some of these old GT's back in the late 90's.I restored them and sold them.Now they are getting very hard to find in all original condition.
Seeing this gives me hope that there is still some out there.
Nice ride, I wouldn't mind picking up an earlier-mid 90s air or performer. I picked up an 80s predator last year that I haven't had the heart to part with yet, as I had one growing up, and probably won't for some time :).
@ks85
I have a 96 GT Pro Freestyle Tour that i'm restoring.Let me know if you would like to check it out.
ABSOLUTELY! Either link here or shoot them to cracklarock@gmail.com! Also here is a link to a Mongoose FS 1 restoration blog i am following. I just picked up a lavender one a couple days ago. In amazing survivor shape!
http://mongoose-fs1.tumblr.com/page/2
@heyslugger
Nice Goose!
I followed your page.mine is pushing-concrete.I will post some photos of what i have so far on tumblr.
oops,will shoot some pics to your email
http://s1166.photobucket.com/albums/q614/GearPunk75/
Ok heres's the link to the GT