Montgomery Wards 525 Build

#1
This is my first mini bike build.
I picked this up in Sept. not knowing what exactly what it was until I got into it
and came to this Forum!

It's not quite done, as evidenced by the, un-sewn as yet, alligator upholstery!

It was originally "Brittany Blue" and I found a GM color that was a dead match for it.
I replaced everything that needed it including bearings, tires, tubes, rear shocks,
etc. I put the HF Predator in it since it didn't have the original motor.

The original MW serial number/VIN plate is in great condition. Made by Gilson for MW…Model GIL-13987A.
I kept the band brake, but it will need relining soon. It still has the Bosch wheels on it, too.
Really enjoyed putting it back together so far.
mike

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#5
Thanks fellas….

BTW, the logo on the front was reproduced by a guy out in California after I forwarded him some
old pics of a MW525 …. I thought he did a great job putting it on a nice heavy duty sticker material.
mike
 
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