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**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-12-2022, 05:48 PM

I’ve got this old Taco 44 I’m going to restore. The forks are frozen and one side where the axle goes thru is broken.. anybody have any old Taco parts they would like to donate to the build in trade for cash LOL. I need a set of Forks and rear shocks

Ziegelsteinfaust · 03-12-2022, 07:57 PM

Are the new Taco bikes close enough still?

**Boog** · 03-12-2022, 08:06 PM

She's a little bit toasty but it can be saved.

'63GENIII · 03-13-2022, 02:18 AM

My first ever motorcycle wreck was on one of those in my best friends back yard when I was 9. Pumped up 7hp Taco modified by his Dad. Wheelied through the exterior wall of his neighbors house the first time i rode it. Destroyed their T&G redwood siding. Not a scratch on the Taco. Still crashing bikes 39 years later

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Sorry I don't have any parts but thanks for the memory!

**special-K** · 03-13-2022, 08:47 AM

A empty cracked taco shell. Lookin' like a chili con queso mini bike now

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-13-2022, 12:19 PM

I had one as a kid. A guy down the street “Bud Coffee” worked for Steens and always had 2 or 3 in his garage. Conned my Dad into buying one and the rest is History. I built a Taco 22 for my oldest Son back in 78 when he was 3 and his son has it now. This one is for another Grandson once he grows out of his little electric bike

**special-K** · 03-13-2022, 07:39 PM

I'd like to see you bring it up. I'd like a project like that, if I needed a project.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-13-2022, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I'd like to see you bring it up. I'd like a project like that, if I needed a project.

I’ll post as I go along. I’ve been in contact with Taco down in Los Angels for parts. So far they’ve been a big help

Just noticed I have 3456 posts !!!

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-20-2022, 06:04 PM

Blasted and in Primer. Probably stay this way for awhile as I collect parts and decide on Color

**cwcarpenter98** · 03-20-2022, 06:12 PM

Wow, that cleaned up nicely!

CG · 03-20-2022, 07:14 PM

I have a 68 Bonanza. Was going to do it with my grandson and decided to include his dad (my son) in on it. Brought the bike over to his place so he and my grandson could take it all apart so I could get it blasted.

They only partially got it apart so I grabbed it ... Sometimes you just have to do things yourself. Anyway they somehow managed to lose some parts, including the swing arm assembly. Sigh!

yuccales · 03-20-2022, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I have a 68 Bonanza. Was going to do it with my grandson and decided to include his dad (my son) in on it. Brought the bike over to his place so he and my grandson could take it all apart so I could get it blasted.

They only partially got it apart so I grabbed it ... Sometimes you just have to do things yourself. Anyway they somehow managed to lose some parts, including the swing arm assembly. Sigh!

Our little Bonanza has been in the family 50yrs! Still is. Gone through some changes in it's life. Somehow misplaced the chrome plated railroad spike footpegs. Rollie Free couldn't be prouder!

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 04-04-2022, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

I’ve got this old Taco 44 I’m going to restore. The forks are frozen and one side where the axle goes thru is broken.. anybody have any old Taco parts they would like to donate to the build in trade for cash LOL. I need a set of Forks and rear shocks

Quick Up Date. Frame still in Primer, Shocks are Cleaned up and painted. New Preditor Engine setting in box

yuccales · 04-04-2022, 08:45 PM

Looking good!

**Boog** · 04-04-2022, 09:55 PM

That's cool. It's got suspension. All I ever rode had none.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 04-04-2022, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

That's cool. It's got suspension. All I ever rode had none.

Ya LOL if you want to call it suspension. Just a big spring in side the rear and long skinny spring on the front.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 04-07-2022, 07:49 PM

Wheels are done

yuccales · 04-07-2022, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

Wheels are done

Those look sharp.

03-12-2022, 05:48 PM	#1
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,192	Taco Mini Bike I’ve got this old Taco 44 I’m going to restore. The forks are frozen and one side where the axle goes thru is broken.. anybody have any old Taco parts they would like to donate to the build in trade for cash LOL. I need a set of Forks and rear shocks Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

03-12-2022, 07:57 PM	#2
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,635	Re: Taco Mini Bike Are the new Taco bikes close enough still?

03-12-2022, 08:06 PM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,534	Re: Taco Mini Bike She's a little bit toasty but it can be saved. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-13-2022, 02:18 AM	#4
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: Taco Mini Bike My first ever motorcycle wreck was on one of those in my best friends back yard when I was 9. Pumped up 7hp Taco modified by his Dad. Wheelied through the exterior wall of his neighbors house the first time i rode it. Destroyed their T&G redwood siding. Not a scratch on the Taco. Still crashing bikes 39 years later . Sorry I don't have any parts but thanks for the memory! __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

03-13-2022, 08:47 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Taco Mini Bike A empty cracked taco shell. Lookin' like a chili con queso mini bike now __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-13-2022, 12:19 PM	#6
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,192	Re: Taco Mini Bike I had one as a kid. A guy down the street “Bud Coffee” worked for Steens and always had 2 or 3 in his garage. Conned my Dad into buying one and the rest is History. I built a Taco 22 for my oldest Son back in 78 when he was 3 and his son has it now. This one is for another Grandson once he grows out of his little electric bike Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 Last edited by 1970 CST Short Wide; 03-14-2022 at 12:39 AM.

03-13-2022, 07:39 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Taco Mini Bike I'd like to see you bring it up. I'd like a project like that, if I needed a project. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-20-2022, 06:04 PM	#9
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,192	Re: Taco Mini Bike Blasted and in Primer. Probably stay this way for awhile as I collect parts and decide on Color Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

03-20-2022, 06:12 PM	#10
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,492	Re: Taco Mini Bike Wow, that cleaned up nicely! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

03-20-2022, 07:14 PM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,034	Re: Taco Mini Bike I have a 68 Bonanza. Was going to do it with my grandson and decided to include his dad (my son) in on it. Brought the bike over to his place so he and my grandson could take it all apart so I could get it blasted. They only partially got it apart so I grabbed it ... Sometimes you just have to do things yourself. Anyway they somehow managed to lose some parts, including the swing arm assembly. Sigh! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

04-04-2022, 08:45 PM	#14
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,777	Re: Taco Mini Bike Looking good!

04-04-2022, 09:55 PM	#15
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,534	Re: Taco Mini Bike That's cool. It's got suspension. All I ever rode had none. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-07-2022, 07:49 PM	#17
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,192	Re: Taco Mini Bike Wheels are done Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565



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