CW Cali Boulevard Resto *Pg 7 update 22/6/11 Pics Added *

[southern andy]

I was expecting a massive bill just because of the amount we put in, obviously it wasn't all being chromed but i was well shocked with the overall bill. They were very very reasonable. 

[Jamroll]

A phone call may have to be put there way 

[GTnumber1]

fooking lush mate the finish on it is like glass!!!! Any update pics?
 

[brettypeeps]

Looking lush 
It is shame about the chafing on the non drive side.  Will it polish out?

[BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN]

Been to see the frame today   and to say that i feel for Al is a understatement    

The whole thing will not polish out now     i can say that for sure - it's more on there now so it's going to need a re-chrome for sure - i would say that he gets it done and carry's it on forward  - as if it just gets a powder, it will be the "what would it of been like" frame

it's such a shame the money that was spent and lost, to having the wrong people touch it  

keep going Al and battle the Demons as you will win  

check yer soon mate - B  

[ozone]

Been to see the frame today   and to say that i feel for Al is a understatement    

The whole thing will not polish out now     i can say that for sure - it's more on there now so it's going to need a re-chrome for sure - i would say that he gets it done and carry's it on forward  - as if it just gets a powder, it will be the "what would it of been like" frame

it's such a shame the money that was spent and lost, to having the wrong people touch it  

keep going Al and battle the Demons as you will win  

check yer soon mate - B  

Was the damage down to the chromers or the courier? 

[Swivel]

Been to see the frame today   and to say that i feel for Al is a understatement    

The whole thing will not polish out now     i can say that for sure - it's more on there now so it's going to need a re-chrome for sure - i would say that he gets it done and carry's it on forward  - as if it just gets a powder, it will be the "what would it of been like" frame

it's such a shame the money that was spent and lost, to having the wrong people touch it  

keep going Al and battle the Demons as you will win  

check yer soon mate - B  

Fook  gutted for you Al, what a nightmare this has been.... 

[Retrodan72]

Al, this will be such a stunning bike once it's done, your patience and perseverence will prove that.

You could have quite easily said it's good but not perfect and started slapping parts on to get it built, but you didn't, you've stuck to your guns, waited and thrown more cash at it, and that commitment will pay off with the end result.

I would've bailed the project a long time ago, I have no will power.

Can't wait to see this completed though.

[BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN]

I can not say and i'm not putting anyone to blame - full stop

Al just wanted me to have a look at the frame and have a second opion - All i will say is it can not be saved and will have to be rechromed, as no ammount of polishing will save what i saw !

B


 maybe we should start a fund to help out one of out fallen 

[Jamroll]

Frame is battered, and nowt i can do about that 
Anyhoo Its been boxed and has just been collected again to go back to Allen chrome  
Another £150 down the shitter  

I was very very close to just gettin the whole fooking thing powded and be done with it, but the amount of money and time not to mention tears that has been put into this i couldn't do it....this is the last time though I've spoken to Allen Chroming again and they reckon the frame will be good for another chrome but thats it....on final roll of the dice, he's gonna try and do a quick turnaround on the frame so hopefully I'll have for MK11....we'll see  

Bendy Dude, thanks for comin over to see me and puttin my right...I think i still had some grand illusions of being able to polish it  

[MartyC]

Far out, mate I feel for you this has been a nightmare for you hopefully this will be the last time you have to go through this pain 

[bobafett]

wow 

[Swivel]

I can not say and i'm not putting anyone to blame - full stop

Al just wanted me to have a look at the frame and have a second opion - All i will say is it can not be saved and will have to be rechromed, as no ammount of polishing will save what i saw !

B


 maybe we should start a fund to help out one of out fallen 

Sounds good to me, i'll put in a tenner as Al's a top bloke and nobody deserves this shit when building... 

[Jamroll]

I can not say and i'm not putting anyone to blame - full stop

Al just wanted me to have a look at the frame and have a second opion - All i will say is it can not be saved and will have to be rechromed, as no ammount of polishing will save what i saw !

B


 maybe we should start a fund to help out one of out fallen  

Sounds good to me, i'll put in a tenner as Al's a top bloke and nobody deserves this shit when building...  

Really appreciate the offer dude, but I'm good thx pal, I can handle the cost, its just a shitter having to put my hand in my pocket again  
I tell ya wot, put ya tenner to good use and give to griff, pickle & spike 371 for doing that London to Brighton ride on the BMX's, now that is money well spent    
Cheers
Al

[mattuknc]

That is a great colour choice, hope it comes back ok this time.

*L2B on a bmx! I know some folks who did that back in the 90's, mad, just mad. 

[griff]

Really appreciate the offer dude, but I'm good thx pal, I can handle the cost, its just a shitter having to put my hand in my pocket again  
I tell ya wot, put ya tenner to good use and give to griff, pickle & spike 371 for doing that London to Brighton ride on the BMX's, now that is money well spent    
Cheers
Al

Thanks for the plug Al - very kind of you (would suggest anyone wishing to donate use Pickle's page, as his total could do with a little boost  )
Can't believe you're still having to put money into that frame, but it will be lovely when it's done 

[Jamroll]

Here we go again  

Super Fast Turnaround by the Boys up at Allen Chrome, Dave up there was expecting his 1st Kiddie anyday so a MASSIVE thankyou to him for turning this around before his Paternity leave (Hope your a very very proud dad dude  )
So 2 weeks after sending up i have the blighter back with me, 10 hours of polishing again and the chrome done again...considering how many times this thing has been chromed now I'm really really pleased with the finish, there is a little roughness around the rear dropouts where they couldn't get with the polishing wheel but nothing to bad, gonna send back to to Dan again on Monday....Dan gonna chuck a pair of Cotton Gloves in the box big fella for your big Paws,just to avoid finger prints    
I'll get some pics up tonite of the chromed up frame  







Light at the end of the Tunnel I fooking hope so  
Al

[griff]

2nd time lucky mate 

sure it's going to look lovely when it's done, then you can get it scratched up riding it!

 

[Jamroll]

2nd time lucky mate 

sure it's going to look lovely when it's done, then you can get it scratched up riding it!

 

Cheers Griff, its on its way back to DAN as we speak, NO WAY is this a show Pony now, way to much time and effoert spent on it...Need to enjoy it  Is there still a mini ramp at MK this year 

[ozone]

Glad the chrome is sorted and ready for powder.  Can't believe you want to ride it after spending SO MUCH of your hard-earned on it. 

I couldn't bring myself to do that - the thought of tightening a wheel in the dropouts and damaging that lovely powder would kill me.   

You could buy an old school rider for a fraction of the money you've spent on the CW.