Author Topic: 95 TNT Hwa Fong Daddy - Now Finished. (Read 37727 times)

midschooljon · « **on:** December 28, 2013, 08:08 PM »

Well the Challenger build has ground to a stop as I can't find either of the 2 seats Id be happy to run on it.

To ease the paid I decided to get stuck into this project. Ive always loved the early TNT's, and have a soft spot for the Hwa Fong Daddy as it was always one of those bikes that was equally at home on the trails and the track. I had been stashing away parts for the time a F+F turned up, and when Neil on here told me he was selling his I jumped at the chance to have it, as well as a nice set of wheels with original 90's Derringer hubs.

The F+F are in pretty good shape. The paint job is really bad but I planned on painting it Yellow (all TNT's look best in Yellow

) so Im actually glad it is a rubbish job as I woudnt want to change it if it was original paint. It also has a small dent in one of the chainstays but I will get that sorted when it goes to Dan.

When the wheels arrived I was really happy, but a few weeks later when I went to fit the tyres to the wheels I noticed the rear axle was a hack job (Dont think this was Neils handy work

) with someone replacing the rear axle with an unsealed item that was too thin for the bearings. This meant the rear hub had loads of play, so I had to try find a replacement. After trying all the usual places I had no luck so sent a mail direct to TNT. Turns out they still sell replacement axle kits for the early hubs, so before long this turned up.

The best part is that it came with the OG style axle nuts, so now the front and rear wheels are an exact match.

Ive also fitted some rainbow comp III tyres that I picked up at MK. I need to dig out the bits and pieces I have been putting away for this, as well as start drawing up the decals. Will probably get the bike off to Dan in the next few weeks as well.

If anyone has a set of TNT bars (92-96) please let me know. They are the last bit I am missing.

Will update as things progress.

brakedancer · « **Reply #1 on:** December 28, 2013, 09:40 PM »

very nice jon

that's going to be a tasty bit of kit when done.....

rodriguez · « **Reply #2 on:** December 28, 2013, 11:08 PM »

cool project

result on the axles

GavinDavis · « **Reply #3 on:** December 28, 2013, 11:11 PM »

Awesome frame Jon! This is one id like to have too

Really looking forward to the build!

Ste · « **Reply #4 on:** December 29, 2013, 12:04 PM »

Lovely bit of kit mate used to have an early chrome version.there's a nos tnt retro blade chainwheel on the alans site on special(thought I'd mention it)didn't buy it as I just traced a blue 44t that Ison had left,do you know if tnt still have products left,thought they were long gone :-))

midschooljon · « **Reply #5 on:** December 29, 2013, 01:28 PM »

Quote from: Ste on December 29, 2013, 12:04 PM

Lovely bit of kit mate used to have an early chrome version.there's a nos tnt retro blade chainwheel on the alans site on special(thought I'd mention it)didn't buy it as I just traced a blue 44t that Ison had left,do you know if tnt still have products left,thought they were long gone :-))

Cheers for that, will have a look on their site. I have a Profile stashed away for it but may go for the TNT if its not too pricey.

PS: Love your avatar (its my Holmes)!

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #6 on:** December 29, 2013, 01:53 PM »

Awesome, great frame set, one of my all time faves

midschooljon · « **Reply #7 on:** December 29, 2013, 02:29 PM »

Quote from: OrgasmDonor on December 29, 2013, 01:53 PM

Awesome, great frame set, one of my all time faves

I think this one did the rounds at Hartlepool track for a while? Im sure I saw a pic of you jumping over it or something like that.

ED209 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 29, 2013, 03:08 PM »

Quote from: OrgasmDonor on December 29, 2013, 01:53 PM

Awesome, great frame set, one of my all time faves

x2 to that ... Love em ... Should be a lovely build jon

Gordy · « **Reply #9 on:** December 29, 2013, 03:37 PM »

Can't wait to see this built.

deshstar · « **Reply #10 on:** December 29, 2013, 06:49 PM »

Well excited for this one. Always had a soft spot for the Hwa Fong Daddy too.

Ste · « **Reply #11 on:** December 29, 2013, 08:40 PM »

Is it haha that's brilliant,i blame google images...awkward

midschooljon · « **Reply #12 on:** December 30, 2013, 03:17 PM »

Dug out a few of the other bits for the bike. I also have some profile cranks, sprocket, stem, and seat clamp stashed away somewhere.

OllyHall · « **Reply #13 on:** December 30, 2013, 04:02 PM »

Man I need that fecking seat!!!

deshstar · « **Reply #14 on:** December 30, 2013, 04:04 PM »

Love the graphics on that padset

Jt · « **Reply #15 on:** December 30, 2013, 04:16 PM »

have a strange affection for these....

they make me want to masturbate...

nice bike sir.

midschooljon · « **Reply #16 on:** January 05, 2014, 09:40 AM »

I stripped back the ratty paint on the chainstay to get a better look at the chain stay rash. Luckily its not bad at all with only shallow dents and bit of scratching. Its going off to Phil on Monday to have these sorted out, and then its heading to Dan for TNT yellow powder. Looking inside the seat tube it appears the frame was originally red, but I always loved Yellow TNT's so am going down that route.

dordymush · « **Reply #17 on:** January 09, 2014, 04:17 PM »

I like a bit of TNT yella myself
Here's my cruiser in said colour

ED209 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 09, 2014, 04:24 PM »

wicked that Dave ... and a great rider too

midschooljon · « **Reply #19 on:** January 09, 2014, 05:39 PM »

Thats lovely Dordy.

nic968 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 09, 2014, 08:34 PM »

TNT + Yellow =

ad240z · « **Reply #21 on:** January 09, 2014, 10:31 PM »

Top name for a top looking ride

Cant wait to see it in yellow - nice

Dingobmxer · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2014, 08:42 AM »

Got some TNT retro bars in the loft, been cut down and have some surface rust but let me know if they are any good to you?

Dingo

midschooljon · « **Reply #23 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:02 PM »

Well the bike was supposed to go off to Phil last week but work got in the way so its still sitting here.

Will try send it off this week.

On the plus side I managed to get hold of these lovely 94 TNT Bars. They were NOS before being fitted to a show bike so are in lovely condition. (pics supplied by seller). They should be with me shortly.

ron burgundy · « **Reply #24 on:** January 12, 2014, 01:43 PM »

Nice find

Author Topic: 95 TNT Hwa Fong Daddy - Now Finished. (Read 37727 times)

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