Starting 1995 GT Fueler - Chrome or Powdercoat and Decals help

[tatsunoko]

Am in the process of taking delivers of a 1995 Fueler frame and forks in less than survivor condition (I think there's a very weak pulse there..)

So, if the chrome and decals are completely shot, has anyone got a recommendation of an Essex based company that can re chrome to a standard that isn't astronomical in cost, but gives a good finish (though I know you get what you pay for!).

Otherwise, I think it will be a chrome powercoat, which I have used before and whilst doesn't give the deep chrome shine, I have found on other bikes, has given a great bang for buck.

Now do decide to a true period restore or a Neo-retro rest with modern parts....

[kev-s]

Hockley are based in essex iirc and they have been used by quite a few people on here before

Try and keep it og as possible

They were first released in 94 as a frame, fork, stem, headset, brake, seatpost and clamp package

Being a 95 means it was most probably a complete bike

http://issuu.com/pharv85/docs/gt-dyno_1995

I had a 94 one when they first came out and loved it, currently got this early 95 one which are exactly the same as the 94's (subtle changes were made in late 95)




 

[rodriguez]

Chrome will cost you an arm and a leg and very often it's only as good as the metal underneath unless you want to pay a complete fortune.

If your in Essex you'll be close to SBD who does a lot of work for fellas on the BMX scene, you can have a look at his work here.

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,56789.0.html

[tatsunoko]

Cheers for the pointers. Will check out SBD when the frame arrives (and if the chrome is beyond repair). Now to find some decals!

[kayla]

My '95, I bought it as a very good frame without forks so bought some Landing Gears and a '99 Pro Series to strip for parts- I'm not massively fussed about correct correct bits but it's nice to have period-ish parts on it- if I'd owned it BITD it might have ended up with '99 parts on it anyway...



I think they'd look good coated gloss black with chrome forks and OE stickers.

[tatsunoko]

Great couple of Fuelers there Kayla and Kev-s - gives me something to aim for.

Hope the frame and forks will come next week.

I think actually they are a 1996 version (the wings on the downtube are white and the fueler logo is a little more square, rather then the 1994/95 version.

Having a real problem finding anyone with decals (even a scan so I can commission some would be good!)

[EDBANGER]

I remember salivating over this bike in the Ride magazines back in 95.

[rodriguez]

Decals 

http://www.delcals.com/store/index.php?route=common/home

[tatsunoko]

Cheers for the decal link, but no joy. I guess I have to keep checking ebay and the forums!

[midschooljon]

I have decals and a rare Fueler pad set. Technically they arent items Im really looking to shift, but everything has a price...   

If you are interested drop me a PM and I will send you pics.