Author Topic: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original (Read 13744 times)

AtariAger · « **on:** August 14, 2011, 12:50 AM »

LOL...YES...This is a NON-Mongoose build by yours truly..!!

Every now & then I like to change it up a bit and build something out of my comfort zone which is Mongoose...

This is my original finish Black Chrome GT PRO...I've always loved these bikes and I am a sucker for Black Chrome...!! It is a bit different from the Mongoose Pro Class Black Chrome. It seems to be a bit thicker and a bit darker as well.

This particular frame set is in amazing condition...so the Black Chrome is still nice and dark. I have spoken with a great guy who owned a bike shop and was a dealer of GT Bicycles BITD. He actually still does it to this day. He told me that the GT Black Chrome finish actually fades over time if it is exposed to Sun and elements. So...as they fade...they become more of a Brown color. My frame set is very dark still...but...in the right lighting you can see the Brownish tint to the finish. I can't seem to get a good picture of what I am talking about so I took a bunch of pictures with my camera on different settings.

Here it is...

AtariAger · « **Reply #1 on:** August 14, 2011, 12:56 AM »

Yep...sorry...I just can't get the settings right to truly show that OG finish..!!

stidds · « **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2011, 01:20 AM »

Looks ace Tom, really digging the Terry Cable cranks I have a couple of sets of those.

Completely shocked at a non-goose from you though

TIMMO1966 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:15 AM »

Give it to me......I had one bitd,the one Mark Cracknell won the Brits on in 1984 i think,remember the photo in BMX Action Bike where his pedal is clipping the top of the first speed hump at the Greyhound Stadium.I know what you mean about the brown tint,SBD replicated the colour for me using chrome powdercoat and transluscent black top coat and it stil has the brown tint.Love it

AKGOFF · « **Reply #4 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:56 AM »

Best GT on Rad. Now sell me those rims.

Adam

kungfunky · « **Reply #5 on:** August 14, 2011, 12:00 PM »

Loving this, looks fast as hell

Andy68 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 14, 2011, 12:06 PM »

Think Pete'll be lovin' this!!

In2 bmx · « **Reply #7 on:** August 14, 2011, 12:12 PM »

That is sweet as

I would love one of those .

Just Perfect .

southern andy · « **Reply #8 on:** August 14, 2011, 05:01 PM »

Tom, as per usual that is well lush mate.

As Sean says... TC cranks

and Ambrosio rims

My Ambrosio rims are going on my Zeronine now.

I'm shocked to see no stickers on the cranks though mate.

markyp · « **Reply #9 on:** August 14, 2011, 05:35 PM »

tom that is sick!!!wow rare as feck black chrome

meticulous · « **Reply #10 on:** August 14, 2011, 06:23 PM »

never knew they did a black chrome one, like it a lot....

dirtbro · « **Reply #11 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:34 PM »

I had a black Chrome one as well and it was by far the best looking one of them all.

BossHogg · « **Reply #12 on:** August 14, 2011, 10:04 PM »

Awesome!

Outstanding build as usual Tom!

Finish does look quite a bit darker than the Pro Class for sure.

Very nice.

Jim

bmxr · « **Reply #13 on:** August 14, 2011, 10:23 PM »

The GT is defo the best of the black chrome finishes, thanks for the extra pics Atari

Love those cranks as well - very different and suit the build perfectly

I remember that pic at the Brits - probably why I wanted one so much! and still a sucker for a GT

AtariAger · « **Reply #14 on:** August 15, 2011, 01:43 AM »

Quote from: Stidds on August 14, 2011, 01:20 AM

Looks ace Tom, really digging the Terry Cable cranks I have a couple of sets of those.

Completely shocked at a non-goose from you though

LOL...yep...I definitely suffer from Mongoositis...so these other side builds I work on...help keep me on BMX course...

Yes...I love the Terry Cable cranks...very light weight and very sturdy...!!

AtariAger · « **Reply #15 on:** August 15, 2011, 01:46 AM »

Quote from: AKGOFF on August 14, 2011, 08:56 AM

Best GT on Rad. Now sell me those rims.

Adam

LOL...Thanks Adam...!!

Yes...these rims are beautiful...they cost me a pretty penny...but NOS sets very rarely pop-up...so...if you ever see a set...I highly recommend grabbing them.

All the best.

~Tom

AtariAger · « **Reply #16 on:** August 15, 2011, 01:48 AM »

Quote from: Southern Andy on August 14, 2011, 05:01 PM

Tom, as per usual that is well lush mate.

As Sean says... TC cranks and Ambrosio rims My Ambrosio rims are going on my Zeronine now.

I'm shocked to see no stickers on the cranks though mate.

Thanks mate...!!

Yes...I thought about putting the decals on...but I thought the naked arms would look better...?? I might stick them on there yet though.

Hope all is well.

All the best!

~Tom

AtariAger · « **Reply #17 on:** August 15, 2011, 01:50 AM »

Quote from: BossHogg on August 14, 2011, 10:04 PM

Awesome!

Outstanding build as usual Tom!

Finish does look quite a bit darker than the Pro Class for sure.

Very nice.

Jim

Thanks my friend...!!

AtariAger · « **Reply #18 on:** August 15, 2011, 01:55 AM »

Quote from: Brett on August 14, 2011, 10:23 PM

The GT is defo the best of the black chrome finishes, thanks for the extra pics Atari Love those cranks as well - very different and suit the build perfectly

I remember that pic at the Brits - probably why I wanted one so much! and still a sucker for a GT

You got it...!! Thanks for the props...!!

But...this is by far the best finish I have ever seen on a bike...

Especially when you see it in NOS condition..

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #19 on:** August 15, 2011, 07:19 AM »

tom

if your selling some of the decals i could do with a pair please, you can put em the the same box as the GT f&f if you like

Mattdub · « **Reply #20 on:** August 15, 2011, 09:55 AM »

Very nice F+F Tom , superb survivor condition

, would like to see it with a straight post though

brettypeeps · « **Reply #21 on:** August 15, 2011, 11:12 AM »

That looks the Mutts

kungfunky · « **Reply #22 on:** August 15, 2011, 02:30 PM »

what length crank arm you running on it, they look pretty long. ?

Rodgy1970 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 15, 2011, 09:51 PM »

love it

black chrome GT's what I always wanted BITD

AtariAger · « **Reply #24 on:** August 16, 2011, 12:57 AM »

Thanks boys...!!

Yes...I'd love to find an OG straight post for it...could only find a lay-back thought.. $:-\$ I would really love to have found a straight post & bars in OG Black Chrome...but...I will be on the look out for them..!!

I think those cranks are either 175's or 180's...not sure exactly...I have to take a look at them.

Cheers everyone!

~Tom

Author Topic: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original (Read 13744 times)

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