Author Topic: GT Pro advice? (Read 1597 times)

BMX1973 · « **on:** March 10, 2015, 08:38 PM »

What should an 83 GT Pro have stamped on the frame to confirm its a Pro model?

Thanks in advance.

CustardLips · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2015, 08:40 PM »

A no. 4.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2015, 08:41 PM »

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2015, 08:41 PM »

2 is expert

BMX1973 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2015, 08:46 PM »

Thanks chaps.

What if one has PR stamped on bottom bracket? $:-\$

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2015, 08:59 PM »

Put a photo up

BMX1973 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2015, 09:02 PM »

Not got a photo as yet. Its just one I've been pm'ing someone about.

The guy just said it had PR on bottom bracket which denotes Pro! $:-\$

Quote from: That Swan Guy on March 10, 2015, 08:59 PM

Put a photo up

CustardLips · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2015, 02:50 AM »

Quote from: BMX1973 on March 10, 2015, 09:02 PM

Not got a photo as yet. Its just one I've been pm'ing someone about.

The guy just said it had PR on bottom bracket which denotes Pro! $:-\$

Quote from: That Swan Guy on March 10, 2015, 08:59 PM
Put a photo up

Should have a 5 digit serial and a 4 stamped inside the rear drop out.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2015, 07:38 AM »

As above. Stamping should only be on dropout.

BMX1973 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2015, 08:56 AM »

Thanks chaps.

The chap has said serial stamped on bottom bracket not on dropout! $:-\$ Is that possible?

I'm trying to get a photo.

CustardLips · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2015, 09:21 AM »

Quote from: BMX1973 on March 11, 2015, 08:56 AM

Thanks chaps.

The chap has said serial stamped on bottom bracket not on dropout! $:-\$ Is that possible?

I'm trying to get a photo.

Try an get a pic of the whole frame inc. drop outs.

Shouldn't have any stamps on bb.

rodriguez · « **Reply #11 on:** March 11, 2015, 09:24 AM »

Be 99.9 % sure it's not an 83 GT Pro with serial no stamped on BB, serial no's on BB started with overseas production in 84.

May have mixed up JR and PR $:-\$

BMX1973 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2015, 09:31 AM »

Should they have JR or PR stamped on the frames then? $:-\$

So depending on year 83/84 it could be right being serial stamped on B/B. Saying that he said it was US made!

Anyone got a link to a catalogue download. Can't find one on the museum.

Quote from: rodriguez on March 11, 2015, 09:24 AM

Be 99.9 % sure it's not an 83 GT Pro with serial no stamped on BB, serial no's on BB started with overseas production in 84.

May have mixed up JR and PR $:-\$

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2015, 09:46 AM »

Get him to tell you exactly where the serial number is. If it's on the reardrop it is US made and should not have anything stamped on the BB. Could it be a postcode type thing? JR is stamped on the reardrop of US made juniors, not sure jnrs were made overseas.

rodriguez · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2015, 11:48 AM »

Here you go

http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=528632

Get pics

BMX1973 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2015, 11:51 AM »

Just waiting on photos now.

From what I understand it says 4 on dropout.
Serial number on B/B with PR stamped by it.

What should the TT measure?

Quote from: That Swan Guy on March 11, 2015, 09:46 AM

Get him to tell you exactly where the serial number is. If it's on the reardrop it is US made and should not have anything stamped on the BB. Could it be a postcode type thing? JR is stamped on the reardrop of US made juniors, not sure jnrs were made overseas.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2015, 02:07 PM »

Pro is 18.5"

BMX1973 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 11, 2015, 02:19 PM »

Quote from: That Swan Guy on March 11, 2015, 02:07 PM

Pro is 18.5"

BMX1973 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 12, 2015, 07:50 PM »

Sorted number was on dropout - not B/B.

Whats the right price to pay for just the F & F?

Thanks for the replies chaps.

CustardLips · « **Reply #19 on:** March 12, 2015, 07:57 PM »

Quote from: BMX1973 on March 12, 2015, 07:50 PM

Sorted number was on dropout - not B/B.

Whats the right price to pay for just the F & F?

Thanks for the replies chaps.

Depends on condition... got any pics.

glenboy · « **Reply #20 on:** March 12, 2015, 08:00 PM »

As said condition but there's one on book now at 180 and a couple sold again on fbook for 200 each and maybe a touch more for a really good condition chrome one

senzo milano · « **Reply #21 on:** March 12, 2015, 09:01 PM »

Quote from: glenboy on March 12, 2015, 08:00 PM

As said condition but there's one on book now at 180 and a couple sold again on fbook for 200 each and maybe a touch more for a really good condition chrome one

think up from 150 ....

rodriguez · « **Reply #22 on:** March 12, 2015, 09:04 PM »

Pay more for a good chrome one.

Don't buy a recoated one unless you really know the seller, I would apply this logic to any frame but GTs especially.

senzo milano · « **Reply #23 on:** March 12, 2015, 09:07 PM »

Quote from: rodriguez on March 12, 2015, 09:04 PM

Pay more for a good chrome one.

Don't buy a recoated one unless you really know the seller, I would apply this logic to any frame but GTs especially.

Why is that

rodriguez · « **Reply #24 on:** March 12, 2015, 09:41 PM »

Quote from: senzo milano on March 12, 2015, 09:07 PM

Quote from: rodriguez on March 12, 2015, 09:04 PM
Pay more for a good chrome one.

Don't buy a recoated one unless you really know the seller, I would apply this logic to any frame but GTs especially.

Why is that

They are prone to the seat tube rusting from the inside out because there is no hole in the bottom bracket to allow water to drain or the seat tube to breath.

As one of if not the best race frame they often took a shocking beating and the drops are often splayed and badly repaired under new paint or powder.