Author Topic: 1983 Torker 280x - DONE - FINISHED PICS ON PAGE 3 (Read 9063 times)

NORTY40 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 22, 2016, 11:27 AM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on February 22, 2016, 11:26 AM

Quote from: NORTY40 on February 22, 2016, 11:23 AM
Dan , is that the only area of chrome peeling ?? Are you going for new decals ??

If it is the only area of peel and you are thinking of going for new decals , why don't you get Del to make the chrome backing of the decal a bit longer and you could then cover the 'peel area' with the chrome decal . $:-\$

I personally wouldn't re chrome it , you would be better selling this and holding out for one in mint condition imo if you want chrome .

Bloody hell Joff, that's a great idea about the decals.

You're smarter than you look.

Robmac · « **Reply #26 on:** February 22, 2016, 03:33 PM »

I'd go survivor too.

BTW, pretty much everyone is smarter than Joffy looks

Still a good idea on the chrome backed decals.

factory pilot · « **Reply #27 on:** February 22, 2016, 03:37 PM »

Definitely go survivor on this one Dan

Great idea Joffy!

Jaymz · « **Reply #28 on:** February 22, 2016, 04:02 PM »

Survivor for me too Dan.

Let me know if Del can't help you out with an off cut of chrome stuff Dan. I might be able to help

Ady · « **Reply #29 on:** February 22, 2016, 09:00 PM »

Leave it as it is bud..
Leave the patina and put the money towards the cheese option

CustardLips · « **Reply #30 on:** February 22, 2016, 09:16 PM »

How's about changing the poll to...

Save the £££s and don't go NRP.

Go on Dan... i dare ya.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 22, 2016, 09:20 PM »

Quote from: CustardLips on February 22, 2016, 09:16 PM

How's about changing the poll to...

Save the £££s and don't go NRP.

Go on Dan... i dare ya.

Fook that, I've already got Repop grips.

CustardLips · « **Reply #32 on:** February 22, 2016, 09:30 PM »

Surprise surprise.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #33 on:** February 23, 2016, 05:38 AM »

Well lads, the results of the poll have decided that this stays as a survivor, which saves me a fair bit of cash, but has now done SBD out of a few quid.

But I'm sure Dan won't hold it against me, with ride season just around the corner.

insectbones · « **Reply #34 on:** February 23, 2016, 07:20 AM »

Good choice on keeping it survivor Dan

One of these is on my ever growing list of bikes to build.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #35 on:** April 08, 2016, 07:53 PM »

And we're off again

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rooski · « **Reply #36 on:** April 08, 2016, 08:04 PM »

We really WILL be the Torker Twins!

stu27 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 08, 2016, 08:29 PM »

Nice

Taipan · « **Reply #38 on:** April 12, 2016, 09:02 PM »

Torkers were built to run on Tuff's

that's gonna look shweeeeet!

can't wait to see it finished fella

nosepickben · « **Reply #39 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:44 PM »

Quote from: Taipan on April 12, 2016, 09:02 PM

Torkers were built to run on Tuff's that's gonna look shweeeeet! can't wait to see it finished fella

Yes, exactly that. I'm not keen on tuffs but certain bikes do suit them, this Torker being one.
Keep the pics coming.

Gary72 · « **Reply #40 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:58 PM »

Torker + Tuffs =

Built this a few back now

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #41 on:** April 12, 2016, 11:02 PM »

Cheers lads, some great comments.

It will be a couple of weeks before I can get to grips with this again, I've got some family stuff going on that will take over, and a 100 mile charity ride to concentrate on, oh and the BMX pot is empty, I'm planning to have this done for MK though, so no rush.

I, until a few days ago, wasn't too sure where to go with this. I didn't want all chrome/black - got a few builds like that, and didn't want to go chrome/gold/yellow - would be like my Patty, so I'm going mainly with black parts, with a couple of gold details.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #42 on:** April 15, 2016, 03:57 PM »

I have sourced some Hsin Lung Pro bars for this now, cheers Nathan.

factory pilot · « **Reply #43 on:** April 15, 2016, 04:00 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on April 15, 2016, 03:57 PM

I have sourced some Hsin Lung Pro bars for this now, cheers Nathan.

OG parts eh Dan .. Whatever next ...referring to NRPs as 'Repop Muck'!

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #44 on:** April 15, 2016, 04:05 PM »

Quote from: factory pilot on April 15, 2016, 04:00 PM

Quote from: Retrodan72 on April 15, 2016, 03:57 PM
I have sourced some Hsin Lung Pro bars for this now, cheers Nathan.

OG parts eh Dan .. Whatever next ...referring to NRPs as 'Repop Muck'!

Don't panic Ant, I've already got repop grips, and I'll follow up with the stem, seat, tyres, brake lever, decals and pad set.

factory pilot · « **Reply #45 on:** April 15, 2016, 04:08 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on April 15, 2016, 04:05 PM

Quote from: factory pilot on April 15, 2016, 04:00 PM
Quote from: Retrodan72 on April 15, 2016, 03:57 PM
I have sourced some Hsin Lung Pro bars for this now, cheers Nathan.

OG parts eh Dan .. Whatever next ...referring to NRPs as 'Repop Muck'!

Don't panic Ant, I've already got repop grips, and I'll follow up with the stem, seat, tyres, brake lever, decals and pad set.

Dan I wouldn't want your builds any other way dude .... They always turn out sweet as matey

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #46 on:** April 19, 2016, 11:03 AM »

Bars now together with the other parts I've collected.

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Retrodan72 · « **Reply #47 on:** May 09, 2016, 08:17 AM »

Repop Kashi Aero, Suntour copy stem and Sugino spider arrived at the weekend. A big thank you to Ant (Factory Pilot) for donating the spider, ta mate.

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pickle · « **Reply #48 on:** May 09, 2016, 09:14 AM »

That'll look ACE Dan

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #49 on:** May 15, 2016, 12:48 PM »

I had fully intended to do a Hutch style full parts layout prior to building, but couldn't wait to get stuck into this, so an hour later, we have...

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