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Post by boycey on Nov 6, 2012 23:41:34 GMT 1
Hi guys,I think I'm going through a mid life crisis as recently I've been reminiscing of childhood days out on my ammaco (think it was a californian but not sure)with my mates on their bikes(kuwaras,raleigh burners,pk rippers ect)!ive been looking at various sites and ebay and all the memories have come flooding back when I saw the names of the bikes that I had forgotten about and got goose bumps thinking about it all:)so I would like to get myself a 1980-1984 bmx project but need some guidance as to what would make a good starter project,parts availability ect.Have to say I'm amazed at the interest and scene still going with old school bikes,I wish I had kept mine:(
Regards
Alan
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Post by snapper on Nov 7, 2012 11:26:03 GMT 1
welcome to BMXREWIND
if you require a helping hand just give us a bell
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Post by snapper on Nov 7, 2012 11:40:37 GMT 1
can i assit you....straight up... you firstly must view common items at hand next find the man whom has that builds glut here in the site then talk to him ,he may guide you into makers grief and loves set aside a bank account leaving $$ money aside per week i will hand you then a builders tick off sheet in parts and further a pdf program to design colour your bike .. once you have gotten to this i can then take you further on .. common makes are as follows mongoose , 80 ,81 ,86 redline .........79-84 haro 86-88 gt 88 onwards hutch windstyler raleigh burner ...................................  |
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Post by boycey on Nov 7, 2012 19:31:43 GMT 1
Thanks for the welcome!do you know of anyone with the glut that you speak of?inthink I might go for a mongoose or a redline but where do I start?do you buy a complete bike or frame and forks ect and then assemble?is it easy to research what were the stock items on these bikes?sorry for all the questions!
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Post by snapper on Nov 7, 2012 21:48:53 GMT 1
mongoose you say ..
3 men worlds ranks - wazza ,rick cool ,bobbfet
top builders - wazza ,snap, hicks AUSTRALIA
prodigy .........uk
hayward ,powersurge USA
I RUN FROM 77-81
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Post by snapper on Nov 7, 2012 21:54:00 GMT 1
NEXT HONEST ANSWERS
your budget ,your country ,your skills ,your favourite colours /2
here are mine ...
welder,chrome shop,powder coater,metal repairs ,formating in colours ,bmx builder,rider,
acess to these .wheel pros.annodzing pros,spray 2 pac pros ,bmx parts in repoductions
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Post by snapper on Nov 7, 2012 21:59:00 GMT 1
copy pdf this ;
frame
forks
bars
stem
head set
wheel rear
wheel front
cranks
bottom bearings
spider
chain wheel
chain bolts
chain
grips
brake calipers front
"" "" rear
levers /2
brake lines
decal kit
post
post clamp
seat
pedals
this is your shopping list
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Post by snapper on Nov 7, 2012 22:01:19 GMT 1
once you elect a yearage then we can do this example in 1981
h series
tange 1200
gold
mongoose/
7x
7x
mongoose etcetc...
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Post by boycey on Nov 7, 2012 23:04:16 GMT 1
Hi snapper I live in the outskirts of London uk.as for budget haven't really got one,if I can buy parts ect when funds allow!im a heating engineer by trade but used to be a panel beater years ago so am fairly practical minded.colour wise I like chrome,white,red so fairly flexible.thanks for your help so far!
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Post by snapper on Nov 7, 2012 23:52:52 GMT 1
therefore use these as your advantage
2 pac spraying
stainless auto filler
welding in tig
next your builds run under these ...
race
factory
custom
norm
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Post by snapper on Nov 7, 2012 23:54:22 GMT 1
race = light weight
factory = femco rims hd ,motomags 2
customs =tuffs
norm = mix
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Post by snapper on Nov 7, 2012 23:56:03 GMT 1
IN ACCESS
race = $$$$$
factory =$$$
customs =$$
norm=$
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Post by snapper on Nov 7, 2012 23:57:45 GMT 1
white black 80 custom  |
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Post by snapper on Nov 8, 2012 0:00:12 GMT 1
white factory ...black custom  |
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Post by boycey on Nov 8, 2012 0:09:57 GMT 1
Yeah black,white custom doing it for me!allways wanted tuffs as a kid would look good with black ones.how important is it to keep to original speck,maybe could do one custom and one stock?
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Post by snapper on Nov 8, 2012 3:59:44 GMT 1
ok white /tuffs  |
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Post by snapper on Nov 8, 2012 4:06:03 GMT 1
you may spice it up with a 3rd colour as here in race white /black  |
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Post by snapper on Nov 8, 2012 4:22:12 GMT 1
now ..your first hunt is a frame each are stamped ...your hunt guidelines are as follows .... STANDARDS series stamps ..run sample ..E 12345...F12345....G12345 E,G,H,series are common runs looks in purchase ...nickle only not painted frames looks in damages in these areas no1 - avoid chewed damages in drop outs  no2 -pitting of rust  no3- damages in tubes especially chain rubs pen marks on right rear frame  |
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Post by snapper on Nov 8, 2012 4:27:18 GMT 1
no4 -note# the blue post tube ...enter zone for cracks no5 inner gusset holed plate pitting inside /outside zones  |
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Post by snapper on Nov 8, 2012 4:32:00 GMT 1
no6- once you found a frame to match those guidelines before purchase
reference a real picture here then we can take a sharper look at it
warning ADS shall not show these so insist the seller to show these areas reguardless from whom he/she is .if ones were rebelling in helps then move ON
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Post by boycey on Nov 8, 2012 14:13:36 GMT 1
Hi snapper are those all your bikes?if so that's just greedy  that 3 colour one looks cool!so I need to start the hunt for a frame and forks of my choice and get some photos for assessment! |
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that 3 colour one looks cool!so I need to start the hunt for a frame and forks of my choice and get some photos for assessment!