Author Topic: 1982 Procraft Ultima - Scabby Rider (Read 44156 times)

Chilli Rinse · « **on:** April 13, 2020, 09:37 PM »

Finally finished her today. Very smooth and nice to ride but I will be tweaking her as and when parts present themselves. All parts and decals should be blue but I went with black ! I think it’s classed as race/street on the museum so I put it in this section as I didn’t start a build thread in Tech & Resto.

1982 Procraft Ultima Frame & Fork - Very Used from eBay
Takagi Crank CrMo 175 - Used from eBay
Victor 555 Pedals - Nos from eBay - Fresh Grease
Procraft Power Disc - Nos from eBay - Oven Prided from Red
Takagi Chainring 41T - Nos from eBay
Sugino Chainring Bolts - Used from eBay - Vinegar Bath
KMC Z1 Chain - New from eBay
888 Freewheel 16T - Nos from a Radster - Thanks Paul

Tange Bottom Bracket - Used From eBay - Vinegar Bath
Hsin Lung Bars CrMo - Nos from eBay
Sugino HP G-3 Stem - Used from eBay
Haro Headset - New from eBay
A’me Grips - New from eBay
NL Seatpost CrMo - Used from eBay
SE Blitz Seat - New from eBay
DC MX1500 Seat Clamp - Used from eBay
ACS Z Mags - Very Used from eBay - Fresh Grease
DSI Comp 3 Tyres - Gifted from Vinyl Junky

Formos QR MX 1000 Calipers - Used from eBay
Weinmann Semi Auto Adjusters - Used from eBay
Formos Tech III Levers - Used from eBay
Dia-Compe BRS Cables - New from eBay
ACS Z Pads - Nos from eBay
Unknown Frame Pad - Nos from eBay
Decal Set - Delcals

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Chilli Rinse · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2020, 09:40 PM »

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Chilli Rinse · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2020, 09:41 PM »

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Spen69 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2020, 10:09 PM »

Nice build that, these Ultimas have the 5" headtube don't they

Chilli Rinse · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2020, 10:26 PM »

Thanks Spen. Yeah, I've heard them likened to Redline for that reason. They came with some decent kit but mine's not all spec correct. Should have ukai on suzue, shimano freewheel, shimano dx pedals, viscount saddle, v bars and dc mx's with tech II type levers

Mikku · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2020, 10:40 PM »

Looks good mate! As you say, you can swap out the non-spec parts as and when budget and/or time allows but in the meantime, just enjoy it as it is. Fwiw, I like the black mags/tyres look! Also good to see that Del came up trumps again!

Chilli Rinse · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2020, 11:03 PM »

Thanks Mikku, I'm kinda liking the black on black too, works better than skinwall on this build I reckon and the ones used were a freebie. Del's decals were top notch, although I did put a wrinkle or two in them whilst fitting, amateur. When his site is up and running again I'll be getting the kidney decals for the brakes. I do have the dx's but they need a refurb and I put a shimano freewheel on but the body was rubbing on the stay so swapped it out. It was a little wider but should have worked, might be because of the short dropouts

I've got some nos Shimano dx levers but I'm saving them for now. Thanks for your comments dude

Taipan · « **Reply #7 on:** April 14, 2020, 12:57 AM »

Liking that fella

how long is the top tube? is she a 19"

Chilli Rinse · « **Reply #8 on:** April 14, 2020, 09:16 AM »

Cheers dude 👍🏼 The spec has it at 17.25” but it looks longer. I’ll double check later

Chilli Rinse · « **Reply #9 on:** April 14, 2020, 09:48 AM »

Just measured and it’s 18” c to c. Ive never trusted that spec 100%

bobafett · « **Reply #10 on:** April 14, 2020, 01:55 PM »

Looks ready to have a good old thrash around on

Picklez · « **Reply #11 on:** April 14, 2020, 02:13 PM »

Great job, always liked these frames, and nearly grabbed one myself a couple of weeks back. Looks so 'old school' and ready for a good 'blat'

Chilli Rinse · « **Reply #12 on:** April 14, 2020, 11:24 PM »

Quote from: bobafett on April 14, 2020, 01:55 PM

Looks ready to have a good old thrash around on

Quote from: Picklez on April 14, 2020, 02:13 PM

Great job, always liked these frames, and nearly grabbed one myself a couple of weeks back. Looks so 'old school' and ready for a good 'blat'

Thanks for your comments guys

I’m sure she’ll see some action soon.
Picklez.. was that the one on eBay located in Hungary ? If it was you should have got it. It looked pretty minty to me, put mine to Shame! My offer was knocked back but it was so cheap should have just bought it at the bin price

Picklez · « **Reply #13 on:** April 15, 2020, 09:00 AM »

Quote from: Chilli Rinse on April 14, 2020, 11:24 PM

Picklez.. was that the one on eBay located in Hungary ? If it was you should have got it. It looked pretty minty to me, put mine to Shame! My offer was knocked back but it was so cheap should have just bought it at the bin price

Think that's the one buddy. Yes, I know one of us should have grabbed it, but last minute I put my 'sensible head' on and walked away. My wife's being so tolerable at the moment as loads of stuff keeps landing on the door matt and I build a bike in our bedroom, so thought that one may have been a step too far

Chilli Rinse · « **Reply #14 on:** April 15, 2020, 10:44 AM »

Quote from: Picklez on April 15, 2020, 09:00 AM

Quote from: Chilli Rinse on April 14, 2020, 11:24 PM
Picklez.. was that the one on eBay located in Hungary ? If it was you should have got it. It looked pretty minty to me, put mine to Shame! My offer was knocked back but it was so cheap should have just bought it at the bin price

Think that's the one buddy. Yes, I know one of us should have grabbed it, but last minute I put my 'sensible head' on and walked away. My wife's being so tolerable at the moment as loads of stuff keeps landing on the door matt and I build a bike in our bedroom, so thought that one may have been a step too far

Yup, good call. I’m usually garage based but was allowed in the kitchen to finish the Procraft. Better light and obviously nearer the kettle

Hootski70 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 16, 2020, 09:17 AM »

Sent my one to Marty C in Australia , then moved myself there but on the east side 😀
I wonder if he’s finished it yet

Chilli Rinse · « **Reply #16 on:** April 16, 2020, 11:46 AM »

Quote from: Hootski70 on April 16, 2020, 09:17 AM

Sent my one to Marty C in Australia , then moved myself there but on the east side 😀
I wonder if he’s finished it yet

Builds sometimes take a while

I bought the frame set in Jan last year from the Netherlands. BMX is truly loved on a global scale and your frame set finding a home in OZ is cool. Mine was put on the back burner a few times due to other builds and the bad chrome. Couldn’t justify a re finish so I built as is.

monkian · « **Reply #17 on:** April 18, 2020, 09:20 AM »

Tidy ride you got there Toby and a proper old school look. ACS Mags very underrated IMO and not many nice sets around. Be interested to know how the weight of them compare to Tuffs

Chilli Rinse · « **Reply #18 on:** April 18, 2020, 11:32 AM »

Quote from: monkian on April 18, 2020, 09:20 AM

Tidy ride you got there Toby and a proper old school look. ACS Mags very underrated IMO and not many nice sets around. Be interested to know how the weight of them compare to Tuffs

Thanks Paul, she turned out ok. The Z’s, not used as much as tuffs and they suited my budget, cheap

weight wise from memory are on par with tuffs. Not massively heavier or lighter. Next time they’re off I’ll weigh them. Your freewheel helped me out on this build mate

Thanks

Chilli Rinse · « **Reply #19 on:** November 21, 2023, 08:16 PM »

I treated the Procraft to a nice set of spoked wheels. Unbranded anodised black rims on Suzue hubs. They look more at home than the Z Mags did. I will probably put some amber wall tyres on soon, although the all black with the shiny sides looks ok for now. I might lose the front brake too, the reach is way too long and I'm not keen on the look. Got to drop the saddle a bit too.

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