Author Topic: Rare 1979 Robinson finished (Read 15257 times)

In2 bmx · « **on:** January 29, 2012, 11:05 AM »

Well one of my holy grails is finished .. i didn't think i'd find one of these

I just needed the plate and the pads for the last few weeks ..
The reason this one is so hard to find because they only made it for a short while , ( less than a year ) my therory is the hole in the gusset was too much like a Mongosse or Cook bros and Chuck Robinson changed the gusset to a flat gusset towards the end of 79 and the following year the Famous RRP Stamped gusset ..

I love the 78 Robbo i did last year but i think this one just takes it ..

As always looking for nice 70's parts most of this bike was sorced from outside the UK ...

Thanks To Steve ( firebird ) for taking the time with these pads .. they look Awesome

Thanks to Snav for coming taking some Photos of her ..

Frame + Forks : Robinson Survivor frame , Re chromed Robinson forks :

Bars : Survivor Early Robinson Bars

.. Came with the bike

Grips : NOS Oury

Headset: NOS Tange Mx 2

Stem : Gen 1 Tuf Neck

Seat post : Steel Came with the bike

Seat : NOS Quilted Elina super-pro

Seat Clamp : Gen 1 Excaliber

Cranks: Campagnolo Strada 170 with Camy end caps

Chainring Bolts:Campagnolo

Chainring : NOS Campagnolo 44t

Pedals : Bob Reedy

Brakes : NOS Shimano Tourney NOS pre bent lever

Chain : NOS DID

Hubs : Campagnolo Tipo

Freewheel : NOS Shimano 333

Rims: NOS Weinmann

Tyres : Comp 2's

Plate : NOS Hunt Wilde

Pads : Repop :Firebird Steve Specials

Here is how it all started .. poor thing

This Pad was One the bike when it arrived , i had no chance of getting off without breaking it ..

Steve did an amazing job to the mm on the pads he made ..

Thanks For Looking

Carl

brummie · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2012, 11:07 AM »

oh yes the best one yet
very very nice carl

Badbaldie · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2012, 11:24 AM »

amazing attention to detail as ever............. every build is truely outstanding

rad_pitt · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2012, 11:36 AM »

Yep - that tops the 78, and that was the best build of last year for me

Stunning.

rollin72 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2012, 11:52 AM »

turned out real nice that Carl

snav69 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2012, 01:09 PM »

Fooookin Have It

Absolutely Stunning build this one Carl

The pics don't show how good that chrome is and it's original

Full marks pal

markyp · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2012, 01:18 PM »

wow,im in love,absolute stunner carl and perfect parts choice,probably the most original build ive ever seen

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2012, 01:22 PM »

Excellent job

R Al · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2012, 01:43 PM »

V. Nice Carl

hunterdubber · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2012, 01:53 PM »

Got to be seen in the flesh to truly appreciate as Snav said

This is the finest Robinson I ever seen , easy

Numero uno

NORTY40 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 29, 2012, 02:25 PM »

Stunning build Carl

Parts choice and attention to detail is spot on mate

Like Snav and Dubber have said it actually looks even better in the flesh , there's been a few Monday nights pondering and looking for bits for this one

The collection is nearing completion ........ or is it

Top work mate

stidds · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2012, 04:11 PM »

I am really getting worried now as this is the 2nd chrome bike that I have fallen in love with in the last week on this site and I don't usually like chrome.

It really is a fooking beauty Carl, top top build mate.

Macmania · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2012, 04:21 PM »

Another MEGA build Carlos

Spot on with the different parts

In2 bmx · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2012, 05:48 PM »

Quote from: NORTY40 on January 29, 2012, 02:25 PM

Stunning build Carl

Parts choice and attention to detail is spot on mate

Like Snav and Dubber have said it actually looks even better in the flesh , there's been a few Monday nights pondering and looking for bits for this one
The collection is nearing completion ........ or is it
Top work mate

I think there might be a few more left to do

. At least 4

will it ever stop

Bigplinky · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2012, 06:03 PM »

Lovin't that clean and early

Darren KAP · « **Reply #15 on:** January 29, 2012, 08:06 PM »

seen this in the flesh

simpley stunning ,

your getting better with age Carl

joking apart first class job mate

bobafett · « **Reply #16 on:** January 29, 2012, 09:12 PM »

Pics don't do it justice Carl mate - one of your finest for sure - love this build and it's even better in the flesh - beats your white 78 IMHO mate

Steve's custom pads are fookin off the charts as per usual

Spot on

monkian · « **Reply #17 on:** January 29, 2012, 09:17 PM »

Simply stunning

rooski · « **Reply #18 on:** January 29, 2012, 09:25 PM »

Dont know what to say dude,tis mint,all the parts are the dogs

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #19 on:** January 29, 2012, 10:20 PM »

dogs balls!!!

In2 bmx · « **Reply #20 on:** January 30, 2012, 09:17 AM »

Quote from: bobafett on January 29, 2012, 09:12 PM

Pics don't do it justice Carl mate - one of your finest for sure - love this build and it's even better in the flesh - beats your white 78 IMHO mate

Steve's custom pads are fookin off the charts as per usual

Spot on

Thanks John .. i think it's the blue and chrome that does it for you

and the comp 2's