Author Topic: Ammaco Freestyle (?) restoration (Read 7566 times)

deeman · « **Reply #25 on:** April 12, 2018, 03:57 PM »

pads do turn up from time to time on ebay. Might be worth putting a wanted ad up on here too....
If all else fails Steve Firebird should be able to male you a set. someone else will probably have his contact details..

docs · « **Reply #26 on:** April 13, 2018, 08:52 AM »

Nice one thanks. I've posted to ask to see if anyone can help out.

I need to source a new seat post and seat. What would anyone recommend for this koolstyler to keep it close to original?

deeman · « **Reply #27 on:** April 13, 2018, 01:21 PM »

Quote from: docs on April 13, 2018, 08:52 AM

Nice one thanks. I've posted to ask to see if anyone can help out.

I need to source a new seat post and seat. What would anyone recommend for this koolstyler to keep it close to original?

Any old seatpost will do as long as it is 22.2mm, just choose one you like the look of! Look out for an ammaco stamped Kashimax aero copy or a repop Kashimax aero would do the job and be easier to find....

docs · « **Reply #28 on:** April 13, 2018, 01:23 PM »

Great thanks, will keep an eye out!

deeman · « **Reply #29 on:** April 13, 2018, 01:28 PM »

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MENG-JING-Seat-post-pillar-22-2-mm-Layback-CR-MO-4130-NOS-Old-School-Bmx-Silver/123059042242?hash=item1ca6e3f7c2:g:S1gAAOSwtXdZ01Y5

these are nice , I have had one before, cromoly too. some of the cheaper one look cheap and have a nasty bend to them as opposed to a curve...

docs · « **Reply #30 on:** April 13, 2018, 01:30 PM »

Looks great!
Will add it to the shortlist, thanks again

docs · « **Reply #31 on:** April 17, 2018, 09:33 AM »

Just waiting on the frame and forks coming back from the powder coaters and some things from the chromer/polisher.
I've tore the bike down completely and will be getting stuff rechromed where necessary. The brakes need a overhaul and some new bits and pieces but the arms will get a refurb.
Will post up some progress pictures as soon as I get going

Thanks for all the input.

WINI · « **Reply #32 on:** April 17, 2018, 11:25 AM »

Quote from: docs on April 13, 2018, 08:52 AM

Nice one thanks. I've posted to ask to see if anyone can help out.

I need to source a new seat post and seat. What would anyone recommend for this koolstyler to keep it close to original?

Viscount Dyna. Porkchop BMX used to sell the repops and were perfect for the Ammaco's as exactly the same as stock. I bet someone has one going spare if you put up a wanted

docs · « **Reply #33 on:** April 17, 2018, 11:43 AM »

Brill thanks!!!

docs · « **Reply #34 on:** May 04, 2018, 07:05 PM »

I am making good progress and will post up some pics soon.
I need to replace both hub bearings, could anyone help with the correct measurement please? I see options such as 3/16” or 1/4” with 7 bearings in.

deeman · « **Reply #35 on:** May 04, 2018, 09:23 PM »

Quote from: WINI on April 17, 2018, 11:25 AM

Quote from: docs on April 13, 2018, 08:52 AM
Nice one thanks. I've posted to ask to see if anyone can help out.

I need to source a new seat post and seat. What would anyone recommend for this koolstyler to keep it close to original?

Viscount Dyna. Porkchop BMX used to sell the repops and were perfect for the Ammaco's as exactly the same as stock. I bet someone has one going spare if you put up a wanted

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Viscount-Dyna-2169-Seats-Various-Colours-Suit-Old-School-BMX-Mongoose-Redline/222026549234?hash=item33b1d047f2:m:m7TnNuaRkMd1ptrerufRwvg

docs · « **Reply #36 on:** May 11, 2018, 02:15 PM »

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bobafett · « **Reply #37 on:** May 11, 2018, 05:03 PM »

Good stuff

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #38 on:** May 11, 2018, 06:48 PM »

Looking great fella, you may need to pull the bars back a smidge when you finish it, it'll just look better and less like Mr Tickle's bike.

docs · « **Reply #39 on:** June 11, 2018, 03:51 PM »

Pretty much completed the restoration and am very happy with it in its original form.
It was a great pleasure and one which I hope to repeat some time.

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pickle · « **Reply #40 on:** June 12, 2018, 10:25 AM »

Looks cool that

I'd ditch that seat though

mivvi · « **Reply #41 on:** June 12, 2018, 12:53 PM »

Loving that, a great job! I had one of these a few years back, rode very nice. Another one I wish I hadn't got rid of, hey ho

factory pilot · « **Reply #42 on:** June 12, 2018, 05:46 PM »

Top work .. great bike and build thread

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #43 on:** June 12, 2018, 06:29 PM »

Quote from: pickle on June 12, 2018, 10:25 AM

Looks cool that

I'd ditch that seat though

I agree Rob.

It's a great looking bike and you've done a top job, there's no bike that these seats look good on though.

deeman · « **Reply #44 on:** June 19, 2018, 11:28 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on June 12, 2018, 06:29 PM

Quote from: pickle on June 12, 2018, 10:25 AM
Looks cool that

I'd ditch that seat though

I agree Rob.

It's a great looking bike and you've done a top job, there's no bike that these seats look good on though.

Hell yea...a Kashi repop or a Viscount Dyna would look loads better....

docs · « **Reply #45 on:** June 20, 2018, 12:01 PM »

I think the seat fits just great, I agree that the more expensive seats being more desirable but this is an ammaco afterall and probably came fresh with a piece of wood stuck to the seat post back then