Author Topic: Something for my Daughter...Thruster Vanishing Point (Read 7849 times)

Gnarlyscoots · « **on:** December 03, 2015, 10:36 AM »

1979/80 Thruster VP.

I picked this frame up a little while ago to build for my Daughter. It was decaled as a Timmy Judge Replica, but with a US BB and not Euro, plus an 18.5" TT, it is a Vanishing Point.

So, decals ordered, received and fitted, I have started to put this together. Apart from the frame, head tube, and seat mast Thruster decals, all the others are genuine

Frame as I bought it....

I put out a wanted on the good old Facebook pages, and voila, an original finish and decals Thruster II fork. Perfect for my Daughter, as it is lighter than a Pro fork and has a weight limit of 95 Lbs....

I wanted to use as much Shimano items as possible. This includes a 600 crank set, 600 BB, chainring bolts, Tourney calliper, cable, pre bent lever and cable clips. The chainring is a 39T Takagi....

As it sits at the moment, still deciding on a few parts and then to get them ordered

And I have decided to use a trusty Tuf Neck stem....

More to follow as I get the parts

CustardLips · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2015, 10:59 AM »

Nice... looking forward to seeing this finished.

oldschoolace · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2015, 12:29 PM »

Nice that Terry, Loving the shimano cable guide

NORTY40 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2015, 06:06 PM »

Looking good Terry , your daughter will be the coolest kid on the block

Got to admit i was tempted with the frame when it popped up for sale , decent price too imo

stu27 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2015, 08:39 PM »

Looks nice

CurtisEXP · « **Reply #5 on:** December 04, 2015, 05:48 PM »

Quote from: NORTY40 on December 03, 2015, 06:06 PM

Looking good Terry , your daughter will be the coolest kid on the block

+1
It beats an Isla bike any day of the week. Like it!

Mikku · « **Reply #6 on:** December 05, 2015, 12:19 AM »

She's a lucky girl alright!

Taipan · « **Reply #7 on:** December 06, 2015, 11:01 AM »

Looks very nice

oldscool · « **Reply #8 on:** December 13, 2015, 01:52 PM »

Looking forward to the finished article.

Jonny · « **Reply #9 on:** December 13, 2015, 02:07 PM »

She's a lucky Girl! I tried that with my daughter. A Kuwahara mini, but all she wanted was a pink bike with a shopping basket!

factory pilot · « **Reply #10 on:** December 13, 2015, 03:20 PM »

That is looking really gorgeous mate .. She's one lucky girl

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #11 on:** December 13, 2015, 08:29 PM »

I wish that I could be like the cool kids...
It looks great

mattuknc · « **Reply #12 on:** December 14, 2015, 11:20 AM »

Looking good Terry, might have to have a kids ride out when it's finished!

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2016, 02:18 PM »

Okay, we have managed to finish the Thruster

She decided she didn't want black wheels, so back to the drawing board. I was just browsing when a set of blue Araya 7C rims on Sunshine sealed hubs popped. I quickly showed her them, and that was what she wanted, blue wheels

I managed to pick up a blue Rad Pad stem and bar pad, and the Racing Pro frame pad popped up too, Perfect!

So, now with everything here, I finally put the finishing touches to it while she is out with Mum at the zoo, ready to ride when she gets home

Jaymz · « **Reply #14 on:** January 16, 2016, 03:29 PM »

She's gonna be sharpest little lass in London on that Terry

griff · « **Reply #15 on:** January 16, 2016, 04:47 PM »

Very nice

Don't let her ride it anywhere on her own though!

BMX1973 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 16, 2016, 05:55 PM »

That has turned out nice. Excellent.

Quote from: griff on January 16, 2016, 04:47 PM

Very nice

Don't let her ride it anywhere on her own though!

I was thinking the same. Shame we have to think like that. Worried it would get stolen.

HUTCHMAN · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2016, 10:45 AM »

that is one way nice build

pickle · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2016, 11:16 AM »

That's a cracking little build that, well nice

NORTY40 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 17, 2016, 01:01 PM »

Very nice that Terry , your daughter will be the coolest kid on the block now

oldscool · « **Reply #20 on:** January 17, 2016, 09:24 PM »

Very nice Terry cool as

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #21 on:** January 19, 2016, 01:43 PM »

Thanks Guys, you make me blush

I can report though that she is extremely happy with it, even wanting to ride to school this morning

nosepickben · « **Reply #22 on:** January 19, 2016, 02:44 PM »

Jolly nice. Good to see someone actually riding an oldschool bike.

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #23 on:** January 20, 2016, 01:05 PM »

Quote from: nosepickben on January 19, 2016, 02:44 PM

Jolly nice. Good to see someone actually riding an oldschool bike.

Thanks bro. I ride all mine too, although it seems to just be the TA at the moment. I will get the Puch Trak Pro put together in a couple of months, so will be trying to ride that also, before giving it to my other Daughter