New Build Thread - 1983 CW ZX - Finished!

[ammacopij72]

Been looking for one of these for a few months now and managed to source this lovely thing from a guy in Paris on the BMXMuseum. Chrome is original so will be giving it a citric bath and then a good polish. Plan is to go with a black and chrome theme at the moment...

here's the parts list i have in mind, got most of the bits but need a few items still...

Frame/Forks - 1983 CW Racing ZX
Handlebars - Pro Size CW Racing
Grips - OG A'me Dual
Stem - Pro Neck
Headset - Tange
Heatset Lock - Tange
Bottom Bracket - Tange
Crank - Sugino GT (was originally planned to be Takagi One Piece)
Chainring - Sugino (45 tooth)   
Bolts - Sugino
Pedals - Suntour XC-II (9/16")
Seat - Kashimax Aero (1983)
Seat Post - CW Racing
Seat Post Clamp - Tange
Wheels - Ukai Aero (20 x 1.50)
Tyres - Panaracer Knarly Knobber (20 x 1.50)    
Freewheel - Suntour 16 tooth   
Brake Caliper - Dia Compe 1020
Brake Lever - Shimano DX
Brake Cable - Clarks Power Glide
Brake Pads - Dia Compe

[Taipan]

Sounds good keep the build pic's coming as and when 

[Mikku]

Love me a CW! Glad to see you're keeping it real with a opc too!

[ammacopij72]

quick update, gave the frame and fork 24 hours in a citric bath and a load of Peek over the weekend to get the original chrome as good as possible. Pretty happy with the outcome, so now to speak to Del about a nice set of decals....

[ammacopij72]

decals have arrived, just need to find some time to get them on now...

[BMX1973]

Chrome looks lovely 

[ammacopij72]

Put the decals on over the weekend, another top job from Del 

[In2bmx]

Chrome looks mint . Looking forward to seeing this . 

[ammacopij72]

Got a few more bits put on this weekend, just need to build a cup clamp for the BB and it can be finished. Pads are temporary...

[bobafett]

Lookin good mate....

That chrome came up proper tidy 

[ammacopij72]

Quick update on the build,

Sugino GT Crank now installed (went with the three piece as i need the one piece Takagi for another build) along with DC 1080 Caliper, DX Lever and Johar frame pad (prefer frame pads on cw bars as fill up the bars better),  added as well. Just need to fit the xc-ii pedals and the chain next weekend and will be finished...

[bobafett]

Coming along nicely. Prefer the yellow pad 

[Mikku]

Have never thought about putting a frame pad on CWs before but now you mention it, I can see what you mean. I actually prefer the red and white checked pads over the yellow one but I have a thing for those (I ran them bitd), so ignore me!

[ammacopij72]

I actually prefer the red and white checked pads over the yellow one but I have a thing for those (I ran them bitd), so ignore me!

  No worries fella, they are going on the KYZ build... http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,196011.0.html

[ammacopij72]

Finished the build this weekend, really happy how it turned out 

build spec and piccies below...

Frame/Forks - 1982 CW Racing ZX
Handlebars - CW Racing
Grips - OG A'me Dual
Stem - Pro Neck
Headset - Tange MX-2
Heatset Lock - NOS Tange LP440
Crank - Sugino GT
Chainring - NOS Sugino 45t
Bolts   - Sugino
Pedals - Polished Suntour XC-II
Seat   - Kashimax Aero (1983) was originally suede but suede was shot..
Seat Post - Generic CroMo
Seat Post - OG Tange SC-2
Wheels - 1.50 x 20 Ukai Aero
Tyres - 20 x 1.50 Panaracer Knarly Knobber
Freewheel   - Suntour
Chain - Izumi
Brake Caliper - OG Dia Compe 1020
Brake Lever - OG Shimano DX
Brake Cable - Clarks Power Glide
Brake Pads - Dia Compe
Decals - Del
Pads - Johar Cali Light
Race Plate - Haro Circuit Board

[ammacopij72]

few more pics...

[bobafett]

Nice one 

[Midschoolfool]

Very clean. Nothing says f34r my 1337 more than a black and chrome build.

[BMX1973]

Nice