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gmac

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To build, or not to build ?
« on: November 01, 2006, 10:39 PM »
I am quite liking just looking at some of the frames I have at the moment. I've got a fair few parts, and can build alot of them up, but space is an issue these days (I have way too much stuff)

Does anybody else just stare at their frames, or am I the only sad pervert here ?  :-[


Got a beautiful Laserlite in the post today, to go with my pit



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Re: To build, or not to build ?
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2006, 10:40 PM »
they are sweet guy !  :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

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Re: To build, or not to build ?
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2006, 10:44 PM »
I have a couple of frames in my lounge now, obviously they'll have to be removed before the hoover chips the paint on them, but I do like to sit and look at them.



Sad really isn't it  :LolLolLolLol:

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Re: To build, or not to build ?
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2006, 10:48 PM »
Me too i'm afraid.  I love to just look at my bikes.  :smitten:

gmac

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Re: To build, or not to build ?
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2006, 10:51 PM »

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Re: To build, or not to build ?
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2006, 10:53 PM »
Rickman at the back guy :knuppel2:

gmac

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Re: To build, or not to build ?
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2006, 10:53 PM »
Yeah - NOS too :)

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Re: To build, or not to build ?
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2006, 10:55 PM »
Nice Laserlite Guy  :daumenhoch:

is it an 84?

gmac

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Re: To build, or not to build ?
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2006, 10:58 PM »
Nice Laserlite Guy  :daumenhoch:

is it an 84?

Not sure, but I think it's an '83. Just bought it off Firebird. T3I1203

Rickman at the back guy :knuppel2:



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Re: To build, or not to build ?
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2006, 11:00 PM »
September 83 ;)
just wondered as i was looking at the rear dropouts, a few of us have been trying to work out if there was any particular timeline for having the dropouts with the ridges along the bottom  :-\

its non stamped too i take it?  :angel:

gmac

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Re: To build, or not to build ?
« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2006, 11:01 PM »
Stamped where mate ?

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« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2006, 11:02 PM »


Rickman at the back guy :knuppel2:



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Not even funny Mr McKenna :tickedoff:

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« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2006, 11:04 PM »
Oh just in case you were wondering I love that frame :smitten:

And no i don't want a white one, only chrome :4_17_5:

Nice one guy like that mate, I nearly got it :daumenhoch:

gmac

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Re: To build, or not to build ?
« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2006, 11:06 PM »
Tis indeed a beaut   :smitten:

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Re: To build, or not to build ?
« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2006, 11:12 PM »
Very nice frames.

Thats the problem with Nos Frames, Iv got an 85 Chrome Master, once its been built, its no longer Nos  ???

I quite like to just have them as Frames, but I know I will build it up, thats what they were made for  :daumenhoch:

gmac

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Re: To build, or not to build ?
« Reply #15 on: November 01, 2006, 11:14 PM »
I've got an '84 chrome Master on me wall at the moment too, as well as a NOS Race Inc, and a NOS Robinson - I need medical attention   :uglystupid2:

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Re: To build, or not to build ?
« Reply #16 on: November 01, 2006, 11:15 PM »
Stamped where mate ?

obviously not then  ;D

apparently the later or 84 onwards frames had a stamped logo on the dropouts & brake bridge





thanks to NSR Jamie for the use of those 2 pics  ;)

also a pic of my Laserlite (chrome) & KZ1 (blue) rear drops for comparison



lastly white Tange/Tioga Rhino 3 & yellow Kuwie magician from about 87 (K logo stamp just visible) the only frame i have with the ridged dropouts  ???




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« Reply #17 on: November 01, 2006, 11:17 PM »
the yellow one is a Taiwan made bike hence the slightly different shaped dropouts & hole sizes plus the tunes aint flattened & welded both sides either like all the other Tange/Kuwie made frames!

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Re: To build, or not to build ?
« Reply #18 on: November 01, 2006, 11:27 PM »
Luvving both theKuwahara Guy . . . real nice  :4_17_5:

I have to confess I'm as guilty as the rest for sitting there adimiring my bikes . . . especially after I've first built them. I often browse through the RAD musuem too as there's some stunning looking bikes here now which are ALL equally as nice to look at

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« Reply #19 on: November 02, 2006, 07:49 AM »
yep i have a fair few that i have hanging on the wall as again lack of room is my problem . guy i don`t think it sad but then again we must have a few carrotts loose to collect this old stuff anyway  ;D
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« Reply #20 on: November 02, 2006, 07:58 AM »
nice frames there mr gmac .save them for another day.

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