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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - 1983 Quadangle 22.7.16 -Part 4 The Last Post!
« Reply #75 on: July 23, 2016, 10:29 AM »
Lookin' good!

Some great parts going on there, those hubs are lurvely!
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - 1983 Quadangle 22.7.16 -Part 4 The Last Post!
« Reply #76 on: July 23, 2016, 12:28 PM »

....thread is the hardcore  :shocked:       Those wheels are beyond good and evil :bondage:

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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - 1983 Quadangle 22.7.16 -Part 4 The Last Post!
« Reply #77 on: July 23, 2016, 12:39 PM »
Quote from: fischflo on July 23, 2016, 12:28 PM

....thread is the hardcore  :shocked:       Those wheels are beyond good and evil :bondage:

My favourite comment so far dude !!!  :D :LolLolLolLol:

I couldn't stop looking at them yesterday to be fair !  :)
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - 1983 Quadangle 22.7.16 -Part 4 The Last Post!
« Reply #78 on: July 23, 2016, 05:21 PM »
WOW this build is epic!  "wantit"
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - 1983 Quadangle 22.7.16 -Part 4 The Last Post!
« Reply #79 on: July 23, 2016, 07:01 PM »
 explosion (that's my brain)

I'll come back to this thread when I've got more free time  ::)
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - 1983 Quadangle 22.7.16 -Part 4 The Last Post!
« Reply #80 on: July 23, 2016, 07:13 PM »
Quote from: steve69 on July 23, 2016, 07:01 PM
explosion (that's my brain)

I'll come back to this thread when I've got more free time  ::)

Is it the 2 line syndrome Steve?  :LolLolLolLol:
I'll sum it up one line:

This is an amazing build. You'd approve too, as it's all OG parts.
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - 1983 Quadangle 22.7.16 -Part 4 The Last Post!
« Reply #81 on: July 23, 2016, 07:35 PM »
Quote from: factory pilot on July 23, 2016, 12:39 PM

My favourite comment so far dude !!!  :D :LolLolLolLol:


....mine too!! ...couldn't stop lookng at it :LolLolLolLol:
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - 1983 Quadangle 22.7.16 -Part 4 The Last Post!
« Reply #82 on: July 23, 2016, 07:36 PM »
Quote from: steve69 on July 23, 2016, 07:01 PM
explosion (that's my brain)

I'll come back to this thread when I've got more free time  ::)

I wouldn't want it any other way from you  Steve!  :LolLolLolLol: :daumenhoch:
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - 1983 Quadangle 22.7.16 -Part 4 The Last Post!
« Reply #83 on: July 23, 2016, 08:53 PM »
Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on July 23, 2016, 07:13 PM
Quote from: steve69 on July 23, 2016, 07:01 PM
explosion (that's my brain)

I'll come back to this thread when I've got more free time  ::)

Is it the 2 line syndrome Steve?  :LolLolLolLol:I'll sum it up one line:

This is an amazing build. You'd approve too, as it's all OG parts.

I'll try and get round to your GJS at the same time (you guys don't make it easy for me  :-[ )
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - 1983 Quadangle 22.7.16 -Part 4 The Last Post!
« Reply #84 on: July 23, 2016, 10:03 PM »
Thanks Steve. Sorry for ruining those pedals you sold to me by painting them pink
« Last Edit: July 24, 2016, 12:34 AM by dancetothedrummersbeat »
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - 1983 Quadangle 22.7.16 -Part 4 The Last Post!
« Reply #85 on: July 23, 2016, 11:06 PM »
No worries on the wheels mate , glad your happy with them  :daumenhoch:

I did tell you Campy Tipo's were the way to go  ;) they came out great Ant  :smitten:


Hurry up and get it built !!!  :-X  :LolLolLolLol:
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - 1983 Quadangle 22.7.16 -Part 4 The Last Post!
« Reply #86 on: July 24, 2016, 10:05 AM »
Quote from: NORTY40 on July 23, 2016, 11:06 PM
No worries on the wheels mate , glad your happy with them  :daumenhoch:

I did tell you Campy Tipo's were the way to go  ;) they came out great Ant  :smitten:


Hurry up and get it built !!!  :-X  :LolLolLolLol:

It was an inspired choice Joff and the fact they were released in 83 made them perfect ... Plus your wheel building skills meant they look off the scale !    :smitten:
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - 1983 Quadangle 22.7.16 -Part 4 The Last Post!
« Reply #87 on: July 24, 2016, 10:56 AM »
Not a fan of Quads but ive seen three lately that are spot on, this is one of them !!! I have some Araya 2 tone on my TA in red. used lol
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - 1983 Quadangle 22.7.16 -Part 4 The Last Post!
« Reply #88 on: July 24, 2016, 11:27 AM »
Quote from: moza on July 24, 2016, 10:56 AM
Not a fan of Quads but ive seen three lately that are spot on, this is one of them !!! I have some Araya 2 tone on my TA in red. used lol

 :LolLolLolLol: thanks mate  :daumenhoch:

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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - 1983 Quadangle 22.7.16 -Part 4 The Last Post!
« Reply #89 on: July 24, 2016, 11:32 AM »
Nice
Great attention to detail  :4_17_5: :daumenhoch:
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - 1983 Quadangle 22.7.16 -Part 4 The Last Post!
« Reply #90 on: August 16, 2016, 09:26 AM »
So after some brilliant R and R in the U.S. Of A ....

Hooters Memphis


Hooters Knoxville


The mission continued....


I love the smell of NOS Parts in the morning..



"Soldier,  I want you to take out those JMCs to the left and those National Pros to the right !!"


With the build complete I wasn't happy with loose cables at the front and back. In both the U.S. And UK bike reviews they only used the pads to secure the cables not DC or plastic cable ties...
I had to make this as authentic and era correct as possible so I did some research...

I found this advert from late 83 which cleared showed Velcro fastenings being used on their SE Quad


I couldn't find any that were the correct width so I had these made up especially for the build...


And so my brothers I  was finally ready to complete the build just in time for MK.

It was time to get on with what Elvis called 'TCB'
Taking Care of Business




I hope you enjoy this sneak preview as
I wanted to keep the full reveal for MK on Saturday but here's some tasty teaser shots that I hope you like ....

































I'd like to give massive thanks to ..
Andy ( DTTDB ) - my BMX soul brother
Joffy Tots - the greatest wheel man in BMX
Dave Middleton - a one man engineering A Team and technical genius and perfectionist
SBD - the man, the legend

In the words of the late great Jim Morrison ....


















« Last Edit: August 16, 2016, 09:34 AM by factory pilot »
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - REDUX 1983 Quadangle **Mission Completed**
« Reply #91 on: August 16, 2016, 09:39 AM »
WOW   :4_17_5:  explosion
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - REDUX 1983 Quadangle **Mission Completed**
« Reply #92 on: August 16, 2016, 09:49 AM »
I'm very moist.  fistblump
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - REDUX 1983 Quadangle **Mission Completed**
« Reply #93 on: August 16, 2016, 10:03 AM »
That's gonna smash it!!   explosion


looks stunning! 
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« Reply #94 on: August 16, 2016, 10:05 AM »
Brill
All of it  :smitten:
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - REDUX 1983 Quadangle **Mission Completed**
« Reply #95 on: August 16, 2016, 12:43 PM »
 explosion QUADTASTIC ! explosion


Great job Ant , loving the arty pics too  8)


Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh in a few days  :4_17_5:
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - REDUX 1983 Quadangle **Mission Completed**
« Reply #96 on: August 16, 2016, 03:48 PM »
Looks lovely, glad you went for black/silver in the end :teef:
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« Reply #97 on: August 16, 2016, 04:10 PM »
Quote from: griff on August 16, 2016, 03:48 PM
Looks lovely, glad you went for black/silver in the end :teef:

You japester John!!  :LolLolLolLol:
Have I dug a hole for myself now!! :D ::)
Cheers for all the kind comments lads ... I hope you like it as much in the flesh ..
So glad I got it finally finished for MK  :)
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Re: The Apocalypse Now Build - REDUX 1983 Quadangle **Mission Completed**
« Reply #98 on: August 16, 2016, 04:14 PM »
can't wait to ragg it round the track when you've gone for a quick jim squeeky  :teef:
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« Reply #99 on: August 16, 2016, 04:39 PM »
Quote from: pickle on August 16, 2016, 04:14 PM
can't wait to ragg it round the track when you've gone for a quick jim squeeky  :teef:

 :LolLolLolLol: :knuppel2: :2funny:
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