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Howdy Y'all I just want to share my latest member that has been inserted in my collection. I have been looking for a 1976 mongoose for some years now. Because my member photo is of me , back in 1976 with my short frame 75-76 Mongoose. Low and behold a 1976 Mongoose popped up here on the Museum. I could not believe what I saw. The hand in my member photo was my step dad who at the time was amazed that I bolted a bridge on it. He told my Grandfather. My Grandfather and I later stick welded a bridge to the frame. It was the first time I ever welded anything. It was a huge deal to me at the time and still to this date, remains to be. I can not help but think about it from time to time. A lesson in life, learned and shared with my Grandfather. This 1976 mongoose is a long top tube and is nice because even back in 1976 I had pushed my handlebars forward. Due to the short top tube. But the best thing about it is the frame has a welded brake bridge. I love the age on the nickel. I am going to put it back together with the same parts. except the seat. I love the loaf seat it is awesome.



Notice the axle pegs. This was one of the first "axle pegs" used. We never called them that. We called them "buddy peg's". They are a Coaster brake expander. I used to pitch out many a trash can with those thing's. 


I just wanted to share it with ya!

Cheer's -C*C