1978 Webco 
#1 2009-03-19 1:14pm
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1978 Webco
1978 Webco
This is my dirty little Webco...
I really enjoyed putting this together. It was time to finally get to my Webcos and try to finish them up. The Webco forks were stripped raw for re-plating but I liked them so much stripped, I just oiled them and left them bare. What else? The grips are clear Preston Petty's which are quite rare these days, Ashtabula stem and crank, vintage Mesinger "Dragon" saddle in white, black Tuffs, black KKT Rat Traps and my favorite old school sprocket, the Schwinn "Lucky 7". Webcos are pretty cool old bikes IMO especially as they were one of the first true racing frames made in the US for BMX. Most are very hard to accurately pinpoint the exact year of manufacture in my experience. Webco serial numbers don't really mean much at all it seems either. This frame may even be a '79, but as far as I know this appears to be most likely a '78. This bike rides well and feels very sturdy especially with the square tube Webco forks. It fits right between a short and long Mongoose in size. It's always fun to ride around on a classic 30 year old Webco! 
A "Squonk" is like a Mongoose only much harder to find...
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#2 2009-03-19 4:06pm
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Re: 1978 Webco
Well done! They RULE!
Free your mind and your ass will follow!
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#3 2009-03-20 8:12am
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Thank you G-Flash! Coming from the Webco master himself, that is a high honor! I agree, Webcos rule the Pedal Cross! 
A "Squonk" is like a Mongoose only much harder to find...
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#4 2009-03-20 2:47pm
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Re: 1978 Webco
Im working out a deal for a NOS Webco frame right now. I hope it turns out as nice as yours.
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#5 2009-03-20 3:22pm
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Re: 1978 Webco
Man thats very nice, thats what I am looking for right now. Very nice build
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#6 2009-03-20 6:21pm
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Re: 1978 Webco
Thanks guys for the nice comments, I appreciate that. 
TheBean, I can't believe you have a line on an NOS Webco! That's awesome! Never heard of anyone having an NOS one before... Good on you bro!
A "Squonk" is like a Mongoose only much harder to find...
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#7 2009-03-25 12:13am
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Re: 1978 Webco
Sweet Webco, Pete! Those square forks are classic! I'm curious to know what other treasures you've got stuffed away. 
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#8 2009-09-03 4:56pm
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Re: 1978 Webco
Webco rules!
Last edited by unlucky (2009-10-31 10:46pm)
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#9 2009-09-03 5:01pm
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Re: 1978 Webco
looks great , never seen a white messenger ......crazy rare
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thats 1400 , leading to the safe return of the collection .....
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#10 2009-09-04 5:46am
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Re: 1978 Webco
That's a great looking build..Coaster tuffs, messanger seat.....
........Kastan 24'' Strut wanted.......Anyone?
.......RNC Crank arm also needed..a l/h 180...?
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#11 2010-04-17 9:59pm
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Re: 1978 Webco
sweet webco, I like the old tange fork i have the same one.
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#12 2010-10-11 6:00pm
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Re: 1978 Webco
Old School
Magazine Cover Total BMX November 1981. South Park,Pittsburgh,Pa. NBL War of the Stars Pro Class.
Looking for a Blue Vinyl Mongoose Frame Pad:Looking for a 1st Generation Blue Mongoose Number Plate. Looking for 1st Generation Mongoose Velcro Pads Black.
All NOS or VERY CLEAN.
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#13 2011-05-21 3:31am
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Re: 1978 Webco
Great choice of parts
That seat is so cool
I have only ever seen them in black
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#14 2012-12-13 7:57pm
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Re: 1978 Webco
Thanks guys! Yeah, it's quite rare to find a Mesinger like this one in white.
A "Squonk" is like a Mongoose only much harder to find...
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#15 2013-02-22 12:00am
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Re: 1978 Webco
Seems like the 70's bikes are dying off in interest/popularity... Especially the early and mid 70's bikes... Oh well, I'm bumpin' to keep them thumpin'!!! Haha! 
A "Squonk" is like a Mongoose only much harder to find...
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