Author Topic: firebird freestyler restoration (Read 8397 times)

rollin72 · « **on:** November 23, 2011, 09:42 PM »

Ive had this for a while now, I bought it off Steve(firebird), its a Gen1 frame+fork set in some serious need of a bit of magic.

It had snapped at the headtube and had a gusset welded on

the rear dropouts were chewed and paper thin

the rear chainstay was crushed

I had the chrome stripped, and after meeting and having a chat with Steve(animal) at MK11 he agreed to have a go at repairing it for me as it was a bit much for me to handle. The repairs are now complete and you will not believe the results, this lad is a fookin legend in my eyes, i'll let him post the pics of his work..over to you Steve..nice1 mate

brettypeeps · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2011, 09:45 PM »

Cant wait to see this

Robbo · « **Reply #2 on:** November 23, 2011, 09:49 PM »

Quote from: brettypeeps on November 23, 2011, 09:45 PM

Cant wait to see this

+ 1, love threads like this.

In2 bmx · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2011, 09:51 PM »

Looking forward to seeing the results .

hunterdubber · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2011, 09:53 PM »

He told me he thought fook that and weighed it in at the tip Gaz $:-\$

Darren KAP · « **Reply #5 on:** November 23, 2011, 09:53 PM »

can't wait to see how its turned out

NORTY40 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 23, 2011, 09:58 PM »

Looking forward to this

Steve is a diamond , helped me out a few times

animal · « **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:00 PM »

First off thanks 2 Gaz 4 the kind words

This bugger has defo got me back into this great hobby after recent events

After a quick trip 2 the tatters yard 2 get it back sharpish

Heres the after fellas

Headstock area

Drop outs

Chainstay

hunterdubber · « **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:02 PM »

As if by magic

NORTY40 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:30 PM »

Back from the dead , great work Steve

Can you do anything for Jody Marsh Steve

Looking forward to seeing the progress on this now Gaz ................ don't fook all Steves good work up

rollin72 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:35 PM »

just bought a tin of non-drip gloss from b+q Joff, should go on a treat, im made up with the work Steve's done...those dropouts are mint and what he's done with that gusset

...top lad

kungfunky · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:37 PM »

Bloody splendid work Steve

I've also got some very old tat that could do with a once over

WINI · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:41 PM »

Fookin ell! Great work Steve, that will look the dogs with a bit of powder. What colour you going will Gaz? Or re chrome?

brettypeeps · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:49 PM »

Fantastic Job. Probably stronger now than when it was built nearly 30 years ago

Well done Steve

You got to be happy with that Gaz

NORTY40 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:52 PM »

Quote from: rollin72 on November 23, 2011, 10:35 PM

just bought a tin of non-drip gloss from b+q Joff, should go on a treat,

Brush or roller Gaz

If it turns out as good as the first white one you did , you won't be far off

Badbaldie · « **Reply #15 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:53 PM »

wow Steve those repairs are pure magic... Gaz cant wait to see this finnished

mattbloke · « **Reply #16 on:** November 23, 2011, 11:21 PM »

Don't know what you guys are on about, he has fooked the Chrome right up!

outstanding work

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #17 on:** November 24, 2011, 12:26 AM »

sweet work

chrome or paint

lk_97 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 24, 2011, 06:58 AM »

Looking forward to this, and that repair looks amazing!

rollin72 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 24, 2011, 12:50 PM »

its getting painted, ideally I want to do it myself as about 80% of this build is getting restored, but it might be the wrong time of year for spraying it in my shed so we'll see

NORTY40 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 24, 2011, 01:10 PM »

Quote from: rollin72 on November 24, 2011, 12:50 PM

its getting painted, ideally I want to do it myself as about 80% of this build is getting restored, but it might be the wrong time of year for spraying it in my shed so we'll see

I could 'rattle' this for you Gaz if you want , got a heater in my makeshift spray booth

theRuler · « **Reply #21 on:** November 24, 2011, 01:15 PM »

Quote from: rollin72 on November 24, 2011, 12:50 PM

its getting painted, ideally I want to do it myself as about 80% of this build is getting restored, but it might be the wrong time of year for spraying it in my shed so we'll see

Too cold for painting in the shed, unless you can put it in the house after each coat.

See if you can set up an incubator - a big box with one open end against a radiator would do.

Make a jig (or stand) for the frame so you can transport it easily.

Cook it after each light coat. Also get your rattle cans warm - keep them in the airing cupboard / boiler cupboard or whatever, for a few hours prior to spraying. That gets the pressure up in the cans.

Heat is the key for spraying.

Also hose down the area around where you are spraying - the water will trap the paint dust (and other contaminates)

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 24, 2011, 01:32 PM »

Good thread Gaz, look forward to seeing how this ends up, top work too Steve.

Pity it got so badly abused in the first place.

rad_pitt · « **Reply #23 on:** November 24, 2011, 01:57 PM »

Steve is a magician

Spen69 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 24, 2011, 02:03 PM »

Ha ha, just wait till you see the DP Firebird my bro has got lined up for some of Steve's Blue Peter magic - any of you at MK with us over in the fix-it tent may remember "TA shopper-bike" Tim's old yellow painted frame with Haro decals on it........

Awesome work as ever Steve - did you replace the downtube or re-braize / weld it and clean it back up as it looks fantastic

Gaz, you must be made up bud

Author Topic: firebird freestyler restoration (Read 8397 times)

In2 bmx

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