Hi all.... I'm going to run through my Boonie build up to present. I started the actual build back in April. As of today it still isn't done but is close. Attached is a pic as it sits today:
I originally had a Boonie back when I was 15 - got it for a Christmas present in 1968. I sold it after I was out of High School and regretted it ever since.
I finally bought another one about 4 years ago - drove over 200 miles to get it, It was basically a basket case: frame, forks ,F&R wheels with original tires, both fenders and a jackshaft (converted to a single speed). He also gave me an incomplete 5hp B&S engine (not period correct tin-wise).
I had Karen (Manchester1) make me a seat (the seat it came with was tattered and wood bottom rotted out).
I bought a repro chain cover with mounts and decal from Rick Chatten.
Bike sat in the garage for next few years while I slowly collected more pieces here and there.
I finally bought another one about 4 years ago - drove over 200 miles to get it, It was basically a basket case: frame, forks ,F&R wheels with original tires, both fenders and a jackshaft (converted to a single speed). He also gave me an incomplete 5hp B&S engine (not period correct tin-wise).
I had Karen (Manchester1) make me a seat (the seat it came with was tattered and wood bottom rotted out).
I bought a repro chain cover with mounts and decal from Rick Chatten.
Bike sat in the garage for next few years while I slowly collected more pieces here and there.