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Offline dancetothedrummersbeat

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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #25 on: October 28, 2014, 11:13 AM »
Certainly different! That's how things were done in the 80's  8)

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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #26 on: October 28, 2014, 04:49 PM »
Well on white tuffs i think it will be aesthetically balanced. 

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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #27 on: October 28, 2014, 05:33 PM »
IMO the white tuffs and green tyres would complete this perfectly :daumenhoch:
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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #28 on: November 01, 2014, 08:36 AM »
My white Bravo is a replica of one of my fave 80s bikes - that baby is staying like it is - for me it's a proper time capsule:



I took it out to the OhSoRetro show a month ago and it got many smiles & started a load of conversations with closet old schoolers.


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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #29 on: February 09, 2015, 05:33 PM »
Back to the madness that is the Purple People Eater!

a NOS GT wing chainwheel arrived still well sealed in its original bag - needless to say I ripped it open...



I also mocked up the wheelset And fitted the Takagi crank and Pedals:



It's been such a mission finding the right coloured brakes - front brake is on the way from stateside which will mean I'll almost be done collecting the bits then I can do final assembly  >:D

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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #30 on: February 09, 2015, 06:28 PM »
This has all the makings of the second coolest bike on Rad.  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #31 on: March 06, 2015, 05:18 PM »
Hehe.

Let the madness continue...



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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #32 on: March 06, 2015, 06:39 PM »
Keep the photos coming. Wacky GT's are great.  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #33 on: March 07, 2015, 10:18 AM »
If there's ever a super-clash category it looks like this would walk it!

For the final photos try to use a matching backdrop!

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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #34 on: March 08, 2015, 08:47 AM »
I'm going to need to find a Great Wall of wild graffiti  ::)

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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #35 on: March 18, 2015, 10:02 AM »
More clash added - nearly there now.

Had to change the rear brake to a different kind of centre pull:




Brakes cables to add to the mix...



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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #36 on: March 18, 2015, 11:23 AM »
Awesome colourway

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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #37 on: March 18, 2015, 12:17 PM »
I can't wait for the final photos!
I remember an article in Action Bike on "crazy colours" ... This would have been perfect for it!
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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #38 on: March 18, 2015, 11:34 PM »
This is going to be the nuts....can't wait to see it either!  :daumenhoch:
SMALL MINDS TALK ABOUT PEOPLE....
MEDIUM MINDS TALK ABOUT EVENTS...
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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #39 on: May 13, 2015, 08:19 PM »
Finally my touch of coloured madness is complete!

1987 GT PERFORMER "Purple People Eater"






As it now stands:
1987 GT Perfomer in GT Purple with custom decals
1986ish GT Performer bars & seat post in GT Green
GT wing sprocket NOS
GT Mallet SR stem
GT Pro Series seat clamp NOS
GT Epoch purple headset
Skyway Tuff II wheels in Orangina
Green freestyle tyres
Tioga Crazy Chain NOS
Dia Compe Tech 6 levers Blue
Dia Compe FS880 NOS
DIA Compe centre pull rear brake NOS
Pink slick cables
Pink dice
Vans brake shoes orange
Takagi crank in white
Wellgo DX style pedals in blue
Kashimax RS neon pink saddle
Ame NOS bubble font neon pink grips.

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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #40 on: May 13, 2015, 08:22 PM »
that's ace, maybe a white GT cheese grater chain wheel, but otherwise, spot on :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #41 on: May 13, 2015, 08:32 PM »
The more I look at this, the more I like it  :4_17_5:
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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #42 on: May 13, 2015, 09:12 PM »
that's ace, maybe a white GT cheese grater chain wheel, but otherwise, spot on :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
I agree about the cheese grater but I'd go with a green one.  :daumenhoch:

Not really my sort of thing but i think looks ace.  :coolsmiley:
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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #43 on: May 14, 2015, 07:08 AM »
That's mental!  and probably just how many of us would've done it back in the 80's  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #44 on: May 14, 2015, 09:48 AM »
That is stunning! kinda reminds me of what you would have ordered from Faze 7 bitd only better!  :4_17_5:

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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #45 on: May 14, 2015, 03:57 PM »
Looks great imo and a welcome break from the norm! Only thing I really dislike is the tyres....would look much better on a pair of Kenda k55 or similar   :daumenhoch:
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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #46 on: May 14, 2015, 06:47 PM »
Thanks guys for your kind words.

Yeah Deeman the tyre choice is because I intend to ride it sometimes!

Let the madness continue.

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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #47 on: May 14, 2015, 07:29 PM »
Nice build ;)

I've nearly got over the earlier 'dropouts-on-concrete' pictures now

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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #48 on: May 14, 2015, 09:37 PM »
SO MUCH WANT!!!!!'mmmn

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Re: 1987 GT Performer :: Purple People Eater
« Reply #49 on: May 14, 2015, 09:53 PM »
That is fookin ACE :daumenhoch:

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