Author Topic: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983 (Read 1437 times)

wildwood1971 · « **on:** September 28, 2007, 09:47 PM »

Been working on this one for sometime - being a single dad i have to purchase parts as and when but i need to thank those that helped me out with bits and good deals - you know who you are - and i thank you all bigtime

Built the wheels myself - jesus that was fun! everything on the bike is NOS or reconditioned - stripped n polished etc etc

Frame = GT Pro
Forks = Tange
Bars = GT Pro
Stem = DK
Headset = Odyssey Locking
Grips = Ami Tri
Number Plate = Haro
Brake Levers = Dia-Compe Tech 3
Brake Calipers = Dia-Compe MX1000
Brake Cables = Clarkes Power-Glides
Seat and Post = Uni Turbo Pro 14
Seat Clamp = Suntour
Pads = GT
Cranks = GT Racing
Pedals = Odyssey Sharkbites
Bottom Bracket = GT Sealed Bearing
Hubs = Suzie Sealed Bearing
Spokes = Stainless Steel
Nipples = Stainless Steel
Rims = Z Rims
Tyres = Generic Comp 3 Copies - GT Comps in the post!

I really please with the build and learnt loads along the way - not least how to lace and true rims and how to mirror polish!!!

Comments welcome

Paul

Jt · « **Reply #1 on:** September 28, 2007, 09:54 PM »

looking good..am about to commence on one of these my self...wont be building me own wheels though...recipe for disaster knowing my luck

tis a good un.

wildwood1971 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2007, 09:57 PM »

Thx JT - funnily enough just took deliver of another one today - so its back to the square one for me

JT Smooth · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2007, 10:09 PM »

Quote from: wildwood1971 on September 28, 2007, 09:57 PM

Thx JT - funnily enough just took deliver of another one today - so its back to the square one for me

Looks Nice fella, well done with that wheel build

You know where I am re parts, got a load of stuff today

login_user · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2007, 10:10 PM »

Nice one Paul.

wildwood1971 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 28, 2007, 10:11 PM »

Heres a couple more pics - GT Pro and Team Aero Pro

teamsano · « **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2007, 11:27 PM »

painted gt's with chrome decals really do it for me

esp in red or navy. true greg hill spec..... point X milionZZ

MartyC · « **Reply #7 on:** September 29, 2007, 12:35 AM »

I like the colour of that, looks real old school and a quality build

bmxmatt1974 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 29, 2007, 12:40 AM »

very nice

scooterboy · « **Reply #9 on:** September 29, 2007, 11:32 AM »

Good work fella, liking the red GT

jT Racing · « **Reply #10 on:** September 29, 2007, 12:58 PM »

1983

looks sweet, but i doubt it's an 83. like the colour.

dj_benice · « **Reply #11 on:** September 29, 2007, 12:59 PM »

bologna cut top tube says no where is it stamped BB or rear drop?

wildwood1971 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 29, 2007, 04:23 PM »

stamped rear drop out 1184266 - i correct myself Nov 84 frame i make it - its got the 4 stamped to so i make it a pro - correct me if im wrong guys - got the frame number mixed up with my next project

dj_benice · « **Reply #13 on:** September 29, 2007, 04:29 PM »

yup 4 for pro jr for jnr, 2 for expert/standard, 24 for 24" etc

Moschops · « **Reply #14 on:** September 29, 2007, 08:15 PM »

Whats that uni seat worth? I've got one of them cicking around my workshop

dj_benice · « **Reply #15 on:** September 29, 2007, 08:16 PM »

Quote from: Moschops on September 29, 2007, 08:15 PM

Whats that uni seat worth? I've got one of them cicking around my workshop

bout tuppence ha'penny send it my way and I'll give ya two bob for it

Moschops · « **Reply #16 on:** September 29, 2007, 08:28 PM »

Quote from: dj_benice on September 29, 2007, 08:16 PM

Quote from: Moschops on September 29, 2007, 08:15 PM
Whats that uni seat worth? I've got one of them cicking around my workshop
bout tuppence ha'penny send it my way and I'll give ya two bob for it

You must have seen the state of it

It's not that white anymore, and if you file the post down the fiberglass is actualy pink

digitaltransfer · « **Reply #17 on:** October 03, 2007, 09:54 AM »

Quote from: wildwood1971 on September 29, 2007, 04:23 PM

stamped rear drop out 1184266 - i correct myself Nov 84 frame i make it - its got the 4 stamped to so i make it a pro - correct me if im wrong guys - got the frame number mixed up with my next project

Hi Paul good to see you finished it !! I purchased that frame in 84 and owned it up untill Aug this year !! I rode it from 84- 85 then bought numerous other frames but at the same time had kept it in the Garage and then restored it last year !!

Glad it has gone to a good home

Regards

Russell

slurp · « **Reply #18 on:** October 03, 2007, 12:22 PM »

Quote from: dj_benice on September 29, 2007, 04:29 PM

yup 4 for pro jr for jnr, 2 for expert/standard, 24 for 24" etc

ive got one with a 1 on the drop out,small diameter downtube and small b/b,think its a 17" tt.Is this a mini?

cheers

wildwood1971 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 04, 2007, 07:03 PM »

Russell

You got PM mate

Paul

Moschops · « **Reply #20 on:** October 09, 2007, 08:17 PM »

Quote from: slurp on October 03, 2007, 12:22 PM

Quote from: dj_benice on September 29, 2007, 04:29 PM
yup 4 for pro jr for jnr, 2 for expert/standard, 24 for 24" etc

ive got one with a 1 on the drop out,small diameter downtube and small b/b,think its a 17" tt.Is this a mini?

cheers

To long for mini, would be a small junior expert.