Author Topic: 1999 GT Frame Project (Read 2920 times)

Spudda · « **on:** October 22, 2013, 01:17 AM »

OK, moving away from the Welcome page, I've bought a 1999 GT Performer frame for £4.50 off ebay and blagged a set of ACS ZMAG wheels and tyres and a single crank

Its really to renew my youth after having a few bikes including a Redline which was stolen by force from my brother 18+ years ago $:-\$

Spent this evening polishing the chrome and loosely fitted the wheels and will continue to work on it over the next few weeks/months

The wheels will probably go on to my sons bike as I dont know too much about them.

Just brakes, bars, stem, chain gear, pedals, sprockets and a saddle and I'll be there or there about

I am open to suggestions

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fischflo · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2013, 04:49 AM »

Dannywhac · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2013, 08:57 AM »

Quote from: fischflo on October 22, 2013, 04:49 AM

Meh - been done before:

fischflo · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2013, 01:47 PM »

seriously though, spokes and GT kneesaver bars ...and dem white/dark blue decals

Dannywhac · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2013, 01:53 PM »

Like build it like a proper late 90's bike - ie NO mags?

fischflo · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2013, 01:58 PM »

...demonwarpfury2112's Pro Performer has the big GT logo on down tube ...pretty sure you'll find smth like that in white/blue, too ->http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/gt_bicycles/37193

Dannywhac · « **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2013, 02:05 PM »

That's what I'm saying - thank fook someones suggested putting proper wheels on late 90's GT and not just saying to slap mags on it.

fugazi · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2013, 02:44 PM »

Always cool to see a pic of the Hoffman spleen machine!
As for the GT, what the others said, 48's & era correct GT parts, plenty about

Skid · « **Reply #8 on:** October 22, 2013, 05:40 PM »

Full spec list for the bike is in the back on this catalogue

http://www.mediafire.com/download/v7cjmv1u9ocsdg8/GT-Dyno_1999.zip

fischflo · « **Reply #9 on:** October 22, 2013, 09:59 PM »

... goof stuff, Skid, thanks ...seen you also posted the 98 cat., with the nicer style decals

Quote from: Dannywhac on October 22, 2013, 01:53 PM

Like build it like a proper late 90's bike - ie NO mags?

...yeah, can't believe i'm liking this..

...it's banana shaped

Skid · « **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2013, 04:54 PM »

I prefer the 2000 style decal, like the ones on the front end of the Tour2/moterbike hybrid you posted.

fischflo · « **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2013, 06:14 PM »

you got it

....sooo, there you go, Spudds

....the fork looks lil different from a 99 Performer ..? Not sure

Spudda · « **Reply #12 on:** October 24, 2013, 12:49 AM »

Quote from: fischflo on October 23, 2013, 06:14 PM

....the fork looks lil different from a 99 Performer ..? Not sure

Their is an etched GT on the lower forks but the hole in the forks for the brakes does appear to be close to the front wheel. maybe theyre the wrong GT forks for the bike $:-\$

is there a 'how to fit a threadless gyro' thread on here or am I making it sound difficult ??

looking at these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-Odyssey-XL-Gyro-1-1-8-threadless-forks-vintage-old-school-bmx-/121197504333?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item1c37ef274d but I guess I still need the bearings

Dannywhac · « **Reply #13 on:** October 24, 2013, 09:13 AM »

The forks are right for a 1999 Performer, not that I'm an expert or owt on GT's, but you can see they're a-ok in that catalogue.

Fitting a threadless gyro's is the same as fitting a 1" threaded one, just gotta make sure whatever stem you use it's got enough clearance (or is gyro friendly). Full instructions here:

http://www.danscomp.com/install/SST_Oryg_Install.pdf

fischflo · « **Reply #14 on:** October 25, 2013, 02:41 AM »

.... lol, was lookin at the PRO performer's forks, i can't read

... in case you're interested in gettin the tour2's decals:
...might get hard to get hold of em..... i'd ask Duke 01 on bmxmuseum.com .......his name is Costa, he's the dude ..........-> register ->drop him a pm . It's my best guess, cause i've searched high and low, and ......... nada, niente, nichts, nothing.

might as well start here .http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=281749

as i said, in case you're even interested in em

fugazi · « **Reply #15 on:** October 25, 2013, 11:07 AM »

Looks like Miss Ricci could do with Her rear tyre pumping up a bit......!

Spudda · « **Reply #16 on:** October 28, 2013, 12:26 PM »

anybody got an idea of where I can get a GT stem from
Ive scoured ebay and the like but canna find any

Dannywhac · « **Reply #17 on:** October 28, 2013, 12:34 PM »

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,168113.0.html

Spudda · « **Reply #18 on:** October 28, 2013, 12:43 PM »

wow cheers

why couldnt I find that

fischflo · « **Reply #19 on:** October 28, 2013, 03:00 PM »

good question, cuz there's like thirteen of em on ebay at the moment
..that's only black ones

Dannywhac · « **Reply #20 on:** October 28, 2013, 03:26 PM »

I had a butchers - there's non in the UK selling separately that I could see. Not worth paying the extra to get em shipped into the UK when they come up fairly often.

fischflo · « **Reply #21 on:** October 28, 2013, 03:44 PM »

...just one of 13 will ship to UK

marks a good deal anyway

griff · « **Reply #22 on:** October 28, 2013, 04:40 PM »

Quote from: fischflo on October 25, 2013, 02:41 AM

... in case you're interested in gettin the tour2's decals:
...might get hard to get hold of em..... i'd ask Duke 01 on bmxmuseum.com .......his name is Costa, he's the dude ..........-> register ->drop him a pm . It's my best guess, cause i've searched high and low, and ......... nada, niente, nichts, nothing.

Someone called Costa, who knows everything about GTs?
That wouldn't be our own resident GT expert named Costa would it? or GTNUMBER1

I suppose there could be another GT fanatic called Costa, but can't help thinking it's the same person

Dannywhac · « **Reply #23 on:** October 28, 2013, 04:42 PM »

Quote from: griff on October 28, 2013, 04:40 PM

Quote from: fischflo on October 25, 2013, 02:41 AM

... in case you're interested in gettin the tour2's decals:
...might get hard to get hold of em..... i'd ask Duke 01 on bmxmuseum.com .......his name is Costa, he's the dude ..........-> register ->drop him a pm . It's my best guess, cause i've searched high and low, and ......... nada, niente, nichts, nothing.

Someone called Costa, who knows everything about GTs?
That wouldn't be our own resident GT expert named Costa would it? or GTNUMBER1

I suppose there could be another GT fanatic called Costa, but can't help thinking it's the same person

Different fella Griff - Dukes from Greece

griff · « **Reply #24 on:** October 28, 2013, 04:53 PM »

Quote from: Dannywhac on October 28, 2013, 04:42 PM

Quote from: griff on October 28, 2013, 04:40 PM
Quote from: fischflo on October 25, 2013, 02:41 AM

... in case you're interested in gettin the tour2's decals:
...might get hard to get hold of em..... i'd ask Duke 01 on bmxmuseum.com .......his name is Costa, he's the dude ..........-> register ->drop him a pm . It's my best guess, cause i've searched high and low, and ......... nada, niente, nichts, nothing.

Someone called Costa, who knows everything about GTs?
That wouldn't be our own resident GT expert named Costa would it? or GTNUMBER1

I suppose there could be another GT fanatic called Costa, but can't help thinking it's the same person

Different fella Griff - Dukes from Greece

just checking