Author Topic: 1983 Skyway TA (Read 6882 times)

Gnarlyscoots · « **on:** November 26, 2014, 08:44 PM »

This is one of four builds I have going on right now and hope to get them all finished by Spring for riding, and some lovely sunshine shots too, as I hate the winter BIG time

I have never owned a TA and never thought to owning one either. This was offered to me as you see it, original chrome and decals, and well, it's just how I like them really. A bit of history and still wearing the original clothing.

I have a lot of the parts I need right here, although I didn't know whether to use spokes or Tuff's but, have decided on the spokes after a little poll on FB.

The Frame and Fork...

Most parts will be good survivor condition but I am using a NOS first gen Beartrap II, as I want to keep it as era correct as possible...

Fitted...

I'm sure you can tell by the axle what cranks are going on this

Original chrome, decals and 44T ring...

I'm going to use the blue Araya 7C's with HF Sunshine looseball hubs on this...

More to come when I get a chance guys

Bfellows · « **Reply #1 on:** November 26, 2014, 08:49 PM »

Nice to see you throwing some low end parts on it

With you on the spokes and looking forward to the finished pics

senzo milano · « **Reply #2 on:** November 26, 2014, 08:49 PM »

Wow thats really nice Terry

nosepickben · « **Reply #3 on:** November 26, 2014, 09:00 PM »

F&F are in really good condition for a survivor. Nice project. I don't say this very often but some black tuffs might just look good on there.

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #4 on:** November 26, 2014, 09:09 PM »

Thanks guys. I'm trying to keep this to budget Ben so not buying anymore wheels. As for the low end build Bert, you need my Lotus Cobra build thread buddy

NORTY40 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 26, 2014, 10:09 PM »

Nice that Terry

Im sure you will do it justice , looking forward to seeing the updates

Oh ..... and i love a TA on spokes

Taipan · « **Reply #6 on:** November 26, 2014, 10:24 PM »

Very nice

PS...Still waiting on news of that size of seatpost bud lmk

Cleedubber · « **Reply #7 on:** November 27, 2014, 07:37 AM »

This is looking to be a beaut

I'm a huge fan of survivor frame sets too

pickle · « **Reply #8 on:** November 27, 2014, 07:41 AM »

That's tasty looking is that!

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 27, 2014, 08:11 AM »

Nice teaser shots Tel, looking forward to the next instalment.

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #10 on:** November 27, 2014, 01:49 PM »

Thanks guys

I have cleaned and fitted the tyres today, 2nd gen Tioga Comp III's. These sneak into 1983, replacing the much loved yellow labels, so are perfect, and in great rider shape

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #11 on:** November 27, 2014, 02:03 PM »

Also, not sure what stem to use on it. I do like Tuf Neck stem's but seem to see them everywhere so thought the DK might look good on it

Any preference guys

bodamus · « **Reply #12 on:** November 27, 2014, 02:07 PM »

DK Stem

Bfellows · « **Reply #13 on:** November 27, 2014, 02:20 PM »

DK for me. I put a pro neck on mine as the tuf neck looked too chunky.......

griff · « **Reply #14 on:** November 27, 2014, 02:30 PM »

look forward to seeing how it turns out Terry

and DK btw

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #15 on:** November 27, 2014, 02:37 PM »

I think you're right guys, the DK does sit better with the Aero fork.

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #16 on:** November 27, 2014, 02:37 PM »

With spokes...

Mikku · « **Reply #17 on:** November 28, 2014, 08:37 AM »

Subscribed!

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 28, 2014, 09:40 AM »

I'm liking this a lot Terry, it's looking fanTAstic.

region11 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 28, 2014, 11:03 AM »

Thats looking good

nosepickben · « **Reply #20 on:** November 28, 2014, 02:08 PM »

Yeah same. i do like a tuf neck with that stamping but im into the dk too. I have a square corner pro xl on my o/s racebike.
Go for the dk.

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #21 on:** November 28, 2014, 02:14 PM »

how did you come up with the idea for the cranks and chainwheel ?

nice to see spokes going on a ta as it always should be be rarely is !

glad you are leaving the finish as is .

awesome.

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #22 on:** November 28, 2014, 02:17 PM »

Quote from: bobbbbsy on November 28, 2014, 02:14 PM

how did you come up with the idea for the cranks and chainwheel ?

I have a choice really of these, 3rd gen Profiles or 'retro' 2nd gen Profiles. I didn't want to use the 'retro' cranks and I thought the Profiles would look better on the Astron frame set

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #23 on:** November 28, 2014, 02:22 PM »

i was being a knob. its what everyone uses on ta s.

. sorry

.

BMX1973 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 07, 2015, 08:08 PM »

Author Topic: 1983 Skyway TA (Read 6882 times)

griff