Author Topic: Skyway TA XL 1984 (Read 11980 times)

Glynnyboy · « **on:** September 30, 2016, 07:01 PM »

A few of you know I have been sitting on this build for quite some time. Well we finally have movement

I got the frame about 5 year ago now. It was a chrome TA XL i use the term chrome loosely here. I wanted a chrome one for a while but they seem to be pretty rare so when this came up i took a chance.
The chrome was just too far gone for decent survivor so i had it stripped. I have listened to guys go on about chromers they have used over the years and up until now been very apprehensive over getting a good job done with the frame been in such a state.
Anyway it came back this week and it turned out well so the build begins.
Most of the parts were sourced years ago for this so it shouldn't take too long.
Here are some progress pics of the frame from then to now.
Crusty BB

When it 1st came back from chrome strip. This one scared the crap out of me

But opening the box up to find this on Wednesday made the wait worth while.

And finally in all it's glory ready for the build ahead.
The forks were sourced seperatley as the owner of the frame split and I didn't win the forks. The next set went by and by the time the next set came up I wasn't taking any chances. The nos forks with original decals were on their way.
A big thanks to JJ Baldbmxer for the nos original downtube decal too. I was very greatful for the nice little og touch.

factory pilot · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2016, 07:13 PM »

Looking very special already .. Can't wait to see your meticulous touch on this build Glynn

monkian · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2016, 07:17 PM »

Awesome job with the chrome

Really looking forward to this build Glynn

In2bmx · « **Reply #3 on:** September 30, 2016, 07:22 PM »

. Awesome mate . Always wanted one of those myself .

Looking forward to seeing what you do with it .

BMX1973 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 30, 2016, 07:34 PM »

Splendid re-chrome. The dropouts look mint

kalex · « **Reply #5 on:** September 30, 2016, 09:23 PM »

Excellent chroming job

Spill the beans then, where did you get it done

Glynnyboy · « **Reply #6 on:** September 30, 2016, 09:30 PM »

I had it done here
http://www.colonnademetal.com/

kalex · « **Reply #7 on:** September 30, 2016, 09:34 PM »

Are you local to them or have to post it.

I get nervous when posting to places like this and prefer to drop things off if I can

Glynnyboy · « **Reply #8 on:** September 30, 2016, 10:00 PM »

No they are in Wembley and I'm in Leeds. I packed it well and so did they. I also made sure it was covered with £500 worth of insurance there and back.

kalex · « **Reply #9 on:** September 30, 2016, 10:07 PM »

Yeah I saw they were in Wembley but just presumed you were around there.

They did a grand job though

Mikku · « **Reply #10 on:** September 30, 2016, 10:50 PM »

That looks great! Any teaser pics for the build?

Glynnyboy · « **Reply #11 on:** September 30, 2016, 11:28 PM »

Here's the wheels and tyres for now
1984 Gen2 graphites

and a set of nos comp4's

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #12 on:** October 01, 2016, 01:16 AM »

That's turned out amazing Glynn. I know that feeling-waiting, wondering and hoping that the frame will survive the strip/polish/re-chrome process, and that the finish will be good. The T/A, and especially the xl is my favourite old school frameset
Wwew

insectbones · « **Reply #13 on:** October 01, 2016, 10:12 AM »

That re-chrome looks ace

Glynnyboy · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2016, 12:40 PM »

I'll have to see as the build progresses, two of my top handful of favourite TA's have white seats. It's going to be one of these though.

Jaymz · « **Reply #15 on:** October 07, 2016, 04:12 PM »

Shaping up nicely. I've recently got an XL but I had to have white as that's what I remember as a kid. They're the most comfortable sized old school I've ridden, although I have a shotgun ll on mine and they aren't all that comfy so gel cover is installed.

In2bmx · « **Reply #16 on:** October 07, 2016, 10:32 PM »

This is going to be Awesome .

Glynnyboy · « **Reply #17 on:** October 07, 2016, 11:10 PM »

Thanks Jaymz, yeah I like yours. It's the same tt as my pro racer but I'm imagining the geometry will feel a lot better.

torkerdude180 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 20, 2016, 01:34 PM »

Bloody hurry up and fimish this build. Its killing me.... lol.
Cani wait to see it done.

factory pilot · « **Reply #19 on:** October 21, 2016, 12:22 PM »

This is going to be one classy build .. 84 to me says white seat Glynn ... Pre 84 I'd have said go for the black ...
Just saying like

...

Loving this Glynn

griff · « **Reply #20 on:** October 21, 2016, 02:48 PM »

lovely

Glynnyboy · « **Reply #21 on:** October 28, 2016, 12:23 PM »

Another piece just landed.

wilsey72 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 28, 2016, 12:33 PM »

Oh my...

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 28, 2016, 01:37 PM »

Some build this is Glynn, I'm loving this and Carl's Haro running alongside each other.

bigsman1 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 28, 2016, 11:50 PM »

This is going to be epic! The rechrome is stunning...better than the one on my XL

but it's still hanging on the wall in my house and I love it

Author Topic: Skyway TA XL 1984 (Read 11980 times)

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