My Son's first build

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My son built this bike last October. It took him 2 days. He is 8 years old. Early 90's (I think) Huffy bmx with
70's tuff wheels and whatever other parts laying around he picked out. I showed him how to install the grips with the air hose, and how to grease and install bearings. He turned every nut and bolt on this bike. I rebuilt the hubs and tightened things up for him, but this is his build :D

First we cleaned up and rebuilt the Tuff wheels.
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Greased up
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"a little dry Dad..."
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Having fun!
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shining it up
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Next the wheels
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Left is loose right?
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Out for the first test ride
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Testing out the brakes
http://www.youtube.com/embed/ir45SvciiJ4

He's very proud, and so am I :wink:
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That young mans smile says it all! Good job Dad!

Gizmo
 
Very COOL build!!! I love Father and Son projects..You should post this build on RRBMX! 8) :mrgreen:
 
Very Cool! Looks like you and the boy had a great time. Good work!

Awesome video of the brake check too! Reminded me of when i was a kid, riding my Huffy in the early 90s and skidding up and down the sidewalks and driveways... then my dad put a white tire on the back. Haha.
 
Really cool build! Nothing like spending time with your kids...the memories will last forever.
 
I have owned two of those bikes, one in the exact color. They are awesome bikes. Congrats to u and ur son 4 a will built and awesome bike.
 

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