Author Topic: 95 TNT Hwa Fong Daddy - Now Finished. (Read 38045 times)

midschooljon · « **Reply #25 on:** January 12, 2014, 02:02 PM »

Yea Im really pleased to have found those bars. For some reason a buid never feels right unless the bars match the F&F

so Im glad these were offered up to me. The same seller is sending me a little something for my Challenger build as well.

Gordy · « **Reply #26 on:** January 13, 2014, 12:22 PM »

Well done John, im hanging to see this built.

I might have a lead on a Hwa Fong Daddy too.

Gordy · « **Reply #27 on:** January 16, 2014, 11:21 PM »

I have the BMX Plus with the bike check in it. I don't have a scanner, but if you would like pics just let me know.

midschooljon · « **Reply #28 on:** January 17, 2014, 06:07 PM »

Quote from: Gordy on January 16, 2014, 11:21 PM

I have the BMX Plus with the bike check in it. I don't have a scanner, but if you would like pics just let me know.

That would be awesome! Even if you just take some snaps with your phone that would be good.

Gordy · « **Reply #29 on:** January 17, 2014, 10:13 PM »

Here you go mate.

midschooljon · « **Reply #30 on:** January 17, 2014, 10:24 PM »

Awesome. Thanks for that.

midschooljon · « **Reply #31 on:** January 18, 2014, 12:46 PM »

Phil just sent me this snap of the frame with the chainstay all sorted out.

Looks like he has done an awesome job on it, and its now on its way to Dan for the paint.

ron burgundy · « **Reply #32 on:** January 18, 2014, 03:02 PM »

Are you sure that is the same frame in the mag? The frame Jon owns has an unusual brake hanger on the seat stay. It's a flat piece of metal that's bent in to shape to hold the cable. It's the only frame I have seen like this. All the others have a tubular hanger that arches from one side to the other.

I believe it's a 'transition' frame, between the 94 calliper frame and the tubular hanger design. The later frames went on to brakes at the chain stay and 1 1/8".

Super cool frame, either way

midschooljon · « **Reply #33 on:** January 18, 2014, 04:36 PM »

Quote from: ron burgundy on January 18, 2014, 03:02 PM

Are you sure that is the same frame in the mag? The frame Jon owns has an unusual brake hanger on the seat stay. It's a flat piece of metal that's bent in to shape to hold the cable. It's the only frame I have seen like this. All the others have a tubular hanger that arches from one side to the other.

I believe it's a 'transition' frame, between the 94 calliper frame and the tubular hanger design. The later frames went on to brakes at the chain stay and 1 1/8".

Super cool frame, either way

Yes you are right. This frame is a transition frame which is basically a MK1 HFD with canti mounts welded on to it. The batch after mine is the one featured in the mag which have different SS bridges, and cable hangers. They did a 3rd version of 1" HFD's that also had a Standard Byke Co style gusset added to the head tube as well. All were simply sold as regular 1" HFD's in their press and catalogues, and all featured the same decals. Even the 1" clamp on fork version was marketed as the same bike. I think the first model change they talk about is the 1 1/8th version which had the "karate man" decals on, and was considered a "new" version.

I like the fact they constantly made changes to the bikes with every production run. It makes the brand and the bikes a lot more interesting.

midschooljon · « **Reply #34 on:** February 01, 2014, 10:48 AM »

Bars arrived yesterday and Im really pleased with them. Mint condition and uncut.

They are however HEAVY! Honestly feels like they are made out of pig iron.

Will hopefully get the frame back from paint next week and can start build up.

griff · « **Reply #35 on:** February 01, 2014, 11:09 AM »

Very nice

CustardLips · « **Reply #36 on:** February 01, 2014, 10:38 PM »

Looks like another sweet build you've got going on there Jon.

20to26 · « **Reply #37 on:** February 01, 2014, 11:08 PM »

I likey. That's an interesting looking frame - looks like it will be another midschool scorcher

hobbsy · « **Reply #38 on:** February 02, 2014, 02:57 AM »

Always had a soft spot for TNT's but never owned one,

Nice work on that chainstay btw

midschooljon · « **Reply #39 on:** February 08, 2014, 10:05 PM »

Dan sent me an update today.

Should be on its way back to me next week.

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #40 on:** February 08, 2014, 10:08 PM »

Lookin fairly fookin awesome Jon. If I was like the kinda like person to like, like something, I'd like, like this. Like.

midschooljon · « **Reply #41 on:** February 12, 2014, 09:04 PM »

Bike arrived back from Dan today and as always he has done an amazing job. Fitted the headset and decals, and will start the build up tomorrow. Here are few low quality mobile snaps.