Can you identify this gusset ???

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by Freshour

23 April 2012 - 02:47 PM Post #1

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I know the pic is small but I hope you can see it well enough to identify it. Thanks for everyones help.

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23 April 2012 - 02:51 PM Post #2

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1981 Panda Pro-Am

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23 April 2012 - 02:56 PM Post #3

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it sure the hell looks like them. Does anyone know what manufacturer made frames for panda?

23 April 2012 - 03:15 PM Post #4

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Didn't early Panda make bikes for other companies? The later Pandas were made by Boss. Carlos Lucia designed and manufactured the early Panda.

23 April 2012 - 03:21 PM Post #5

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yes they did this one was made for a local bike shop before they actually made their own frames.

Do you happen to know where Carlos Lucia made the frames?

23 April 2012 - 03:28 PM Post #6

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Northern Cali from what i remember but i am not 100% sure

23 April 2012 - 03:31 PM Post #7

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Thank you. That was a ton of help. Gets me going in the right direction!

23 April 2012 - 03:45 PM Post #8

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I hope my info is correct man, but if im wrong im sure some of the many knowledgeable guyson here will steer you in the proper direction with whatever info you are needing. When you talk Pandas and Boss, Carlos Lucia name goes hand in hand. Good luck man!

23 April 2012 - 05:39 PM Post #9

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I looked at some 81 panda pro am frames and from what I can tell it's identical to mine

23 April 2012 - 06:09 PM Post #10

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yes it's a panda. manufactured in nor cal.

member dcbmx1 (darren) does a lot of work with Carlos. he comes on here from time to time. PM him, he should be able to answer your questions.

23 April 2012 - 06:40 PM Post #11

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Carlo, not Carlos. Just sayin'.

23 April 2012 - 08:26 PM Post #12

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Mild steel Panda
NOT
A Pro Am.

Pro Ams were cromo and had no gussets. This is probably a Raider, Charger,or a Pro Am Replica.
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23 April 2012 - 09:14 PM Post #13

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I just sold Brett, BMX2112 one of these frames. It was mild steel but had Pro Am decals.

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23 April 2012 - 10:04 PM Post #14

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this one is actually made for FRESHOUR before they started making the T.K. Pro's.

it looks like this now.

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25 April 2012 - 08:12 PM Post #15

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I agree with PandaProAm420. I think it is an overseas mild steel Panda Pro Am Replica. There should be a difference in the welds and weight in addition to the gussett. There is a 24 inch cruiser version of that 20 inch frame.