Author Topic: 1983 Torker 280x - DONE - FINISHED PICS ON PAGE 3 (Read 9076 times)

Retrodan72 · « **on:** February 13, 2016, 11:48 AM »

With the Piranha SOLD, and happy with its new owner, I purchased my next build.

It will probably be the only build I do this year, so the plan is to spread it out over the months, and have it ready for MK.

I'm not going to reveal what the frame set is, just yet, it will be arriving early next week, but the parts already collected for it are:

Black/yellow repop Unitrons
Black Nikyo headset
Black Shimano SX pedals
Black twin DC seat clamp
Black Kashi Aero
Straight chrome seat post
Comp III tyres

Parts hoping to go on it:

Hsin Lung Pro bars
Sugino crank
Sugino chainring
Some type of power disc - not sure of type yet?
Black Skyway Tuffs (alloy hub)
Tange BB
Black Tange headlock
Black Tech 3
Black MX1000

"Can you tell what it is yet"? (In a noncey Aussie accent)

I'm looking forward to this one.

dinglem · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2016, 03:37 PM »

Pleased you're going for Tuffs. I've got a red pair for my next build.

I'll go for a guess.... Torker?

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2016, 03:39 PM »

Quote from: dinglem on February 13, 2016, 03:37 PM

Pleased you're going for Tuffs. I've got a red pair for my next build.

I'll go for a guess.... Torker?

Haha, good guess Mart. I was going to add a few teaser shots, but forgot I'd had a wanted ad up for one last month.

dinglem · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2016, 03:45 PM »

Ha! I didn't see the ad, just pictured a black and yellow build and took a punt.

Look forward to seeing it come together.

BMX1973 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2016, 05:53 PM »

Black and Yellow parts.

Three guesses for me Haro (late 80s Black/Yellow two tone F&F) , Mongoose or maybe Kuwahara. $:-\$

Jaymz · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2016, 06:33 PM »

Your building another burner eh

factory pilot · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2016, 06:59 PM »

It's gonna look sweet Dan ... Alloy tuffs .. Real nice .. Those of Andys are very good if you end up with them

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2016, 07:17 PM »

Quote from: factory pilot on February 13, 2016, 06:59 PM

It's gonna look sweet Dan ... Alloy tuffs .. Real nice .. Those of Andys are very good if you end up with them

I forgot to pm him Ant, will do tomorrow, just off oot.

kungfunky · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2016, 07:28 PM »

Does it have nice welds ?

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2016, 08:17 PM »

Quote from: kungfunky on February 13, 2016, 07:28 PM

Does it have nice welds ?

Not as nice as you're thinking Ash.

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #10 on:** February 14, 2016, 11:24 PM »

Black alloy hubbed tuffs on hold for you Dan

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2016, 07:55 AM »

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on February 14, 2016, 11:24 PM

Black alloy hubbed tuffs on hold for you Dan

Thanks very much Andy.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2016, 08:54 PM »

fatalan · « **Reply #13 on:** February 18, 2016, 09:04 PM »

Looking forward to this build...

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 21, 2016, 11:21 AM »

Jaan · « **Reply #15 on:** February 21, 2016, 06:12 PM »

Nice Dan, they make for a sweet clean build

deeman · « **Reply #16 on:** February 22, 2016, 12:14 AM »

This is gonna be great Dan....frameset is lovely

Mikku · « **Reply #17 on:** February 22, 2016, 12:38 AM »

Yeah, love that frame!

CustardLips · « **Reply #18 on:** February 22, 2016, 01:59 AM »

Nice frameset Dan... Torkers are cool as fook.

Jaymz · « **Reply #19 on:** February 22, 2016, 10:07 AM »

Nice dan, are you refinishing or going down the survivor route?

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 22, 2016, 11:10 AM »

Quote from: Jaymz on February 22, 2016, 10:07 AM

Nice dan, are you refinishing or going down the survivor route?

Don't know mate, I think I'll add a poll, and let the RADsters decide.

deeman · « **Reply #21 on:** February 22, 2016, 11:23 AM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on February 22, 2016, 11:10 AM

Quote from: Jaymz on February 22, 2016, 10:07 AM
Nice dan, are you refinishing or going down the survivor route?

Don't know mate, I think I'll add a poll, and let the RADsters decide.

No point Dan, I know what the answer would be....Survivor

NORTY40 · « **Reply #22 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 .

CustardLips · « **Reply #23 on:** February 22, 2016, 11:25 AM »

Quote from: deeman on February 22, 2016, 11:23 AM

Quote from: Retrodan72 on February 22, 2016, 11:10 AM
Quote from: Jaymz on February 22, 2016, 10:07 AM
Nice dan, are you refinishing or going down the survivor route?

Don't know mate, I think I'll add a poll, and let the RADsters decide.

No point Dan, I know what the answer would be....Survivor

All day long.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #24 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.