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propanemudtruck · 06-07-2011, 12:34 PM

I know it's not a ton to look at and it's not worth much, but this is my new toy. It was originally my grandfather's brother's bike in Big Bear, CA. In the late 70's he had passed and left everything to Grampa. 15 years ago Grampa gave it away to a family friend and he recently found out about my projects - bikes and trucks. So he gave the bike to me and it's now in my basement to keep from humidity while I do some research on it to get it running and riding. From what I gather the "TWINGLE" cylinder 2 stroke isn't a powerhouse at all but it gets about 70 mpg - great for a sunny day cruise to work!

It's got 4174 original miles on it and they're all from family. That's cool to me.

The little ones are mine and the older one is my cousin's daughter.

1/2Dozen · 06-07-2011, 04:40 PM

that is awesome man! glad its back in the family.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-07-2011, 06:16 PM

I don't ride bikes, but I love looking at them and that one looks really cool.

propanemudtruck · 06-08-2011, 12:30 PM

Thanks for the comments! I've got it in the wood room in my basement to protect from humidity until I figure exaclty what I want to do with it. Ultimately I'd love to get it running and ride it to work and back on good days and take it to shows in the area. Not positive if I want to leave the patina or do a restore. Once again, it adds no value but it will help preserve it for sure.

This is my shadow too:

My first burnouts - getting ready for the fat tire...

xs-style · 06-09-2011, 12:14 PM

nice bike. Im the same way with motorcycles that I am with cars and trucks. Nothin beats an old cruiser. \

Lippyp · 06-15-2011, 12:52 PM

Cool old bike, reminds me a lot of the early 70's MZ Trophy a friend of mine is nearly done restoring (this is not his bike, his now looks like new but I don't have any pictures of it)

Sillyoldman · 06-15-2011, 10:29 PM

Nice bike, great story. Congrats.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-02-2011, 11:31 AM

I think if it was me id just clean it up real good and enjoy it..

bollybib · 07-06-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

I think if it was me id just clean it up real good and enjoy it..

That looks like a good approach to me also. I love it when people find old family stuff to fix up.

Here's a little info I found in wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puch_250_SGS

kyull67 · 07-06-2011, 03:21 PM

Cool bike! Looking forward to see it goin again!

propanemudtruck · 07-07-2011, 11:16 AM

Thanks for the input everyone! Still fighting back and forth what to do with it. But there's no harm with it sitting in the basement until I am ready to open up a new project. Getting the 69 the way I want it is in process, her S10 needs a little work - tuneup and a starter, some work on the house... I'll check the wiki link out, thanks for the idea! Usually I end up there to find most answers...

06-07-2011, 12:34 PM	#1
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	1967 Puch 250 I know it's not a ton to look at and it's not worth much, but this is my new toy. It was originally my grandfather's brother's bike in Big Bear, CA. In the late 70's he had passed and left everything to Grampa. 15 years ago Grampa gave it away to a family friend and he recently found out about my projects - bikes and trucks. So he gave the bike to me and it's now in my basement to keep from humidity while I do some research on it to get it running and riding. From what I gather the "TWINGLE" cylinder 2 stroke isn't a powerhouse at all but it gets about 70 mpg - great for a sunny day cruise to work! It's got 4174 original miles on it and they're all from family. That's cool to me. The little ones are mine and the older one is my cousin's daughter. __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

06-07-2011, 04:40 PM	#2
1/2Dozen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mason City, IA Posts: 237	Re: 1967 Puch 250 that is awesome man! glad its back in the family. __________________ 66 suburban 51 Merc 2 door coupe 38 Chevy Business Coupe (gf's) 76 Airstream Sovereign

06-07-2011, 06:16 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 1967 Puch 250 I don't ride bikes, but I love looking at them and that one looks really cool. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-08-2011, 12:30 PM	#4
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: 1967 Puch 250 Thanks for the comments! I've got it in the wood room in my basement to protect from humidity until I figure exaclty what I want to do with it. Ultimately I'd love to get it running and ride it to work and back on good days and take it to shows in the area. Not positive if I want to leave the patina or do a restore. Once again, it adds no value but it will help preserve it for sure. This is my shadow too: My first burnouts - getting ready for the fat tire... __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

06-09-2011, 12:14 PM	#5
xs-style Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawndale, NC Posts: 658	Re: 1967 Puch 250 nice bike. Im the same way with motorcycles that I am with cars and trucks. Nothin beats an old cruiser. \ __________________ 1978 Scottsdale - celebrating 10 years of teaching me profanity 1990 Silverado - bought in Nov. 2016 and it's already catching up - Sold 1987 k5 blazer - sold... :\ seed money for the 81 1981 k20 4x4 - 5.3 swap in progress Events attended: Spring GOG 2011 Dale JR car show Summer 2012 Gathering at Tommys pickup parts

06-15-2011, 12:52 PM	#6
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: 1967 Puch 250 Cool old bike, reminds me a lot of the early 70's MZ Trophy a friend of mine is nearly done restoring (this is not his bike, his now looks like new but I don't have any pictures of it) __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

06-15-2011, 10:29 PM	#7
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: 1967 Puch 250 Nice bike, great story. Congrats. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-02-2011, 11:31 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 1967 Puch 250 I think if it was me id just clean it up real good and enjoy it.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-06-2011, 03:21 PM	#10
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: 1967 Puch 250 Cool bike! Looking forward to see it goin again! __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

07-07-2011, 11:16 AM	#11
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: 1967 Puch 250 Thanks for the input everyone! Still fighting back and forth what to do with it. But there's no harm with it sitting in the basement until I am ready to open up a new project. Getting the 69 the way I want it is in process, her S10 needs a little work - tuneup and a starter, some work on the house... I'll check the wiki link out, thanks for the idea! Usually I end up there to find most answers... __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor



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