Author Topic: Redline Proline II (Read 120659 times)

moohan · « **Reply #325 on:** September 02, 2007, 05:24 PM »

Nice work Daryl, first dib dobs on them cranks mush!

kowalski · « **Reply #326 on:** September 02, 2007, 05:30 PM »

they ain't for sale dude but i think the camera might be, took better snaps on me old nokia, could have given it a dust off too

gt0733 · « **Reply #327 on:** September 03, 2007, 09:57 AM »

looking sweet, kowalski

did you polish the rims up yourself?

kowalski · « **Reply #328 on:** September 03, 2007, 05:09 PM »

hi gt, yeah did the rims myself although they aren't quite finished yet just need a good buffing with the old pink wax stick, they are not the best but were quite scratched on the edges

also did the pro-neck myself that was in a right state, a kind of pink ano with a lot of rust and a couple of gauges, will probably replace the centre bolts at some point, i had to polish them both due to major sheering

moohan · « **Reply #329 on:** September 03, 2007, 08:42 PM »

I know there not for sale yet ,but the way things fly out from the `for sale`section i thought i`d get in there early , i dont have such a luxury of being able to stay on rad allday.

zed4130 · « **Reply #330 on:** September 03, 2007, 09:13 PM »

Quote from: moohan on September 03, 2007, 08:42 PM

I know there not for sale yet ,but the way things fly out from the `for sale`section i thought i`d get in there early , i dont have such a luxury of being able to stay on rad allday.

i never stay on rad all day

gt0733 · « **Reply #331 on:** September 04, 2007, 09:44 AM »

Quote from: kowalski on September 03, 2007, 05:09 PM

hi gt, yeah did the rims myself although they aren't quite finished yet just need a good buffing with the old pink wax stick, they are not the best but were quite scratched on the edges
also did the pro-neck myself that was in a right state, a kind of pink ano with a lot of rust and a couple of gauges, will probably replace the centre bolts at some point, i had to polish them both due to major sheering

good work

i've got a faded gold set of ukais and suntour hubs that i'm going to dip in caustic soda to remove the anno and then polish. i hope they look as good as yours.

kowalski · « **Reply #332 on:** September 04, 2007, 09:51 PM »

cheers gt

be creful with the caustic soda mate i use mr muscle oven cleaner, its not as toxic and does the job quite quickly

gt0733 · « **Reply #333 on:** September 05, 2007, 02:42 AM »

Quote from: kowalski on September 04, 2007, 09:51 PM

cheers gt
be creful with the caustic soda mate i use mr muscle oven cleaner, its not as toxic and does the job quite quickly

it's ok, i've done a couple of redline brute stems and DX cranks in it and they've come up really nice

gt0733 · « **Reply #334 on:** September 05, 2007, 08:20 AM »

hey boys, looky at what i finally found

the top set is repo, the bottom ones are genyoooine

Frosty · « **Reply #335 on:** September 05, 2007, 09:11 PM »

Dug some bars out for a few snaps this evening so I figured I'd do a little teasing

ron burgundy · « **Reply #336 on:** September 05, 2007, 09:16 PM »

Sling yer hook, with your freestyle bars Mr Frosty... this is a race bike thread

Get yer V Bars out for the lads

Wanna sell 'em?

Frosty · « **Reply #337 on:** September 05, 2007, 09:29 PM »

Have been looking for the v bars, but I've had these puppies for a couple of years now and they will get on the Carrera soon!!

I still need to decide on a re-chrome or clean up for the f+f first $:-\$

ron burgundy · « **Reply #338 on:** September 05, 2007, 10:21 PM »

It would be a shame to trash those stickers. What's the chrome like?

Frosty · « **Reply #339 on:** September 05, 2007, 10:43 PM »

the chrome is not too bad, the forks have a few scratches and scrapes and there is a couple of places on the frame where the chrome has chipped. I'm sure from a couple of feet it would look fine!

I have these decals already to go for it though

plus the PL 20's with the dot

Frosty · « **Reply #340 on:** September 05, 2007, 11:31 PM »

more bars

http://cgi.ebay.com/Redline-STR-handlebars-bmx-old-school_W0QQitemZ290157013501QQihZ019QQcategoryZ64644QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

kowalski · « **Reply #341 on:** September 06, 2007, 06:44 PM »

redline chrome is poo isn't it but it seems to clean up fairly well, my problem is most of my components are nos or nearly nos, my frame however isn't, its the old toss up of whether to spend big for a rechrome or get the autosol out and be happy with what you have, mine too has fork scrapes and the odd scratches but hey it looks lovely and im not entering it for any shows!!!
as for all these stickers people are starting to post on here
i want them all.....

ps ron ..........i like carpet

Redline · « **Reply #342 on:** September 07, 2007, 03:02 PM »

Hey guys,

Just took delivery of my PL20 from the States today.... pretty pleased with it bearing in mind it's going to be re-chromed!
The dropouts are nice and smooth.... no grooving whatsoever! Redline Oval stamp on BB but no letters before the serial number!
Going to start work on repro-ing the decals tonight as I know some of you guys are after a set of the Red/Yellow ones... at least I've got originals to work off so they will be exact... 100% accurate!
.... and a bonus Red, Black and white Headtube sticker was stuck on the seat tube so I can get to work on that too!

I'm going for the Red, Black and white decals on this as they have more of an Old School look in my opinion.... that style was more "my era"..... just got to get my mitts on original seat tube and downtubes sets but nobody want's to part with them!

Anyways, here's some pics of it as it came.... let the PL20 tournament commence!!!

John

Frosty · « **Reply #343 on:** September 07, 2007, 03:29 PM »

Nice one. The chrome may just clean up nice as is without the need for a rechrome, assuming that is not peeling round the headtube!! Looks very similar to mine, just mine does not have the gusset behind the seat tube.

Redline · « **Reply #344 on:** September 07, 2007, 03:45 PM »

Ya didn't need to rub it in about the triangle seat tube gusset mate.... I'd love one without but this is all I could get a hold of!
Reed a rechrome though as it's peeling around the headtube and another couple of spots!

So do ya wanna part with your Red, White and black decals then buddy?

John

GREMLIN · « **Reply #345 on:** September 07, 2007, 04:11 PM »

That's a nice looking frame set you have there John

I personally like mine having the triangular gusset behind the seatpost tube, and with your's missing the letter before the serial number, it's just the same as mine.

A little different from the masses is cool i.m.o

Your chrome on your frame looks way better than mine when it arrived. You've the same problem as me with the front drops tho (with the chrome peeling)

. One day mine will be powdered white, i've decided. Just not yet. So i'm happy to live with the drop outs for now.

I like the idea that the yellow / red fade decal sets may soon become available. I'll keep my ear to the ground

nudge-nudge

Although i'd probably be tempted with buying a couple of each set, of each type that become available. Note to self... i will decide on a scheme one day.

Daryl m8, yours is looking sweet now it's coming together. The Pro neck looks the buisness.

Mine may actually be finished off tomorrow. There's a good chance i'll attempt to race it at the Bournemouth meet on sunday.
In at the deep end... Just what i like to see

.
I'll fit the chain tomorrow and take it out for a bit to see if it's as good a race bike as i'm expecting

Grem'.

Frosty · « **Reply #346 on:** September 07, 2007, 06:39 PM »

John,

Was not meaning to rub it in, as I think the gusset is rarer anyway, plus it would have been put there for a reason

As for the earlier decals, I'm keeping them as the basis for starting to collect the necessary to complete an original Carrera too, sorry.

Paul

Redline · « **Reply #347 on:** September 07, 2007, 11:14 PM »

Hey Paul,
Yeh can't blame you for keeping those decals... sweet!!
Any chance you could scan them for me though? Would be much appreciated!!

John

Frosty · « **Reply #348 on:** September 08, 2007, 08:26 AM »

John,

I can't scan them at the moment as the scanner is storage until we move back into our house following re-modelling, but thereafter no problem.

Paul

kowalski · « **Reply #349 on:** September 08, 2007, 10:16 AM »

i don't think i can use either of those other decals due to a long scuff down one side of my downtube which is currently hidden by the longer 85 set, shame

good luck gav if you do race yours and im glad you are all finished m8

i want to see some nice detailed snaps from you, i have actually managed to re work that new set of decals you sorted me, by instead of just having a straight join i carefully cut around the edge of the end section where the black meets the grey

you can just make out the join after the curve on the grey section but it certainly looks a lot better

Author Topic: Redline Proline II (Read 120659 times)

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Frosty

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kowalski

Frosty

GREMLIN

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