Author Topic: DP GL Freestyler restoration project "Now with some tweaks" (Read 4081 times)

curtispro · « **on:** July 02, 2011, 11:04 PM »

Thought I would start a thread on my second build after getting back into this crazy sport after a 23 year lay off.

I got a shout from an old mate who had been looking at my pics of my Curtis build on face book, sent me a message saying he had this old BMX at his mums that he purchased in the early 90's to use to get to work and asked if I was interested in it, anyhow two crisp £20.00 notes changed hands and it was in the back of my van

This is how it arrived

Stripped it down and the chrome was just flaking off and was well past the survivor stage, so it was off to Superbikedan for some TLC and dan did what he does best and pulled of yet another fantastic job

He also powdered the brakes and then the writing was penned in with oil based paint

The wheels that came on the bike are unknown 48 spokes so as I am trying to build this in a budget

I stripped the back, gave them the oven pride treatment, did my first wheel build and will use them until the right pair comes along

I have been informed that these were laced up wrong ( wouldn't be able to get a pump on it) so they have been re laced again, and I have got it right now

Brake cables through the frame and a few bits slapped on and this is her so far

Not sure about the White seat, I will either dye it red or change the grips to white, may even oven pride the rental post to match the bars, still undecided.

superbikedan · « **Reply #1 on:** July 02, 2011, 11:26 PM »

love it.

i've panted so many DPs i couldnt count and that will look one of the sweetest

glenboy · « **Reply #2 on:** July 03, 2011, 12:32 AM »

love that mate, nice to bring one back to life as well

i like the white seat and red post , i've seen that oven pride in supermarket does it take the anno off real good never used it

fischflo · « **Reply #3 on:** July 03, 2011, 02:34 AM »

40 quid ............... for a gl+

.....nice to see these miralces still happen

punkdSICO · « **Reply #4 on:** July 03, 2011, 09:32 AM »

Looking super lovely so far.. I really like the red colour bottom bracket. Where do people get these coloured brackets? the onces I have bought just come in black or chrome..

When do you hope to have the bike complete? Looks like you are almost there..

Paul

curtispro · « **Reply #5 on:** July 03, 2011, 10:05 AM »

Oven pride works a treat getting anno off, just keep it in the bag and wear gloves and keep checking it, wash off with water and polish

The bottom bracket is a ( dare I say it) new school eastern made from winstanleys, thanks to Terry ( londonhellboy ) for the heads up on BB

curtispro · « **Reply #6 on:** July 03, 2011, 03:08 PM »

I couldn't wait so I pinched some bits of the Curtis pro and went for a rip, I still need White grips, red pedals, new headset, a crank to replace the one pinched from the Curtis, a nice set of red Araya's and it Will be done, rides like a dream, hope you like if so far

I know is got twin pinchers on it and other non era correct parts but I think it looks the dogs danglies

kungfunky · « **Reply #7 on:** July 03, 2011, 03:59 PM »

looks goos fella

, nice touch with the scattering of colour coded Rose petals

punkdSICO · « **Reply #8 on:** July 03, 2011, 04:14 PM »

That is lovely.. Has made me think about putting a white seat on my white Firebird.

The only thing Im not too keen on is the red seat post but, as you say, this is a temp build using a few stolen parts..

But yeah, lovely..

Paul

rick1970 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 03, 2011, 07:09 PM »

Looks beltin so far bro well done

,the seat post works for me but dont strip it get another if you must

Jaymz · « **Reply #10 on:** July 03, 2011, 07:27 PM »

caught a little preview earlier on my phone on FB of this, looks great, love those curtis bars too

curtispro · « **Reply #11 on:** July 03, 2011, 09:07 PM »

Hey J they are Rickman freestyle bars. Curtis would be good though

Wadz · « **Reply #12 on:** July 03, 2011, 09:48 PM »

very nice,

imo id de ano that post, and poss fit a red clamp,

rick1970 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 03, 2011, 09:58 PM »

I keep coming back to look at this

if that renthal post is original leave well alone and get another post, personaly i think it's a good match ,white grips should balance this lovely bird

Banachek BMX · « **Reply #14 on:** July 03, 2011, 10:21 PM »

Good job bro. colours look great. wish I could drop on a sore like that for 40 quid.

brettypeeps · « **Reply #15 on:** July 03, 2011, 11:33 PM »

For me young sir I would put white grips on her

A very nice looking GL indeed

Great Job Jon

fischflo · « **Reply #16 on:** July 04, 2011, 10:48 PM »

envy

.... different post however, white or CHROME, no doubt, and off you go

rollin72 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2011, 08:04 PM »

amazing transformation, just a bit of tinkering and youll have one sweet ride mate..nice1

curtispro · « **Reply #18 on:** July 05, 2011, 10:39 PM »

Thanks for all the comments

I've covered about 20 miles on it over the last couple of nights, wheelies like a dream and super light

decided to go with White grips, and chrome post and platform pedals as soon as I can, undecided about the wheels, red 7x would be good, but the black ones are growing on me. Will try the 48's that came on it when I get them trued up, but one of the rims is pitted and they are unbranded.

Regards

Jon

AKGOFF · « **Reply #19 on:** July 05, 2011, 10:49 PM »

Great job Jon, there has been a few DPs of late but i never tire of seeing them, really nice mate

Adam

StellaAtoiz · « **Reply #20 on:** July 05, 2011, 11:37 PM »

Nice find and what a fantastic transformation, great work

curtispro · « **Reply #21 on:** July 23, 2011, 06:19 PM »

Been having a little tweak as I needed to put the Arayas back on the other bike, so I pinched the white tuffs of Mrs Curtispro's bike to see if it was too much white or just right, changed the grips and seat post, its getting there now, waiting for a red seat post clamp and headset, possibly a one piece crank and some platform pedals, the turd is now starting to shine (sorry I couldn't help it )

What do you think guys ?

Wadz · « **Reply #22 on:** July 23, 2011, 06:28 PM »

looks loads better,

cant decide on mags or spokes though $:-\$

rollin72 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 23, 2011, 06:44 PM »

bang on mate..and it looks good with the tuffs, much better colour balance...nice1

rick1970 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 23, 2011, 07:18 PM »

Loving this bird mate it just gets better and better

a very big well done

Author Topic: DP GL Freestyler restoration project "Now with some tweaks" (Read 4081 times)

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