Author Topic: I've finally "Painted my Masterpiece" - Redline Proline II (Read 5412 times)

Redline · « **on:** November 26, 2009, 03:43 PM »

Hey guys,

As a few of you know, I had a few nightmares along the way with this one but my labour of love is now finally complete

Did most of the polishing myself on the frame & Forks prior to plating... keeps the cost down as the platers don't like doing the fiddly nooks and crannies so you end up with a perfect job this way

I'd like to thank a few of you for helping me with some of the parts.... Orangezippy for parting with his NOS Brute Stem, Mattdub & Tricknuts for helping me with shipping the forks from the states, Worldwide for the NOS Ukai Rims, Bodamus for the NOS Knarler Knobbies, Hunterdrubber for the NOS Suntour Seatclamp and finally Biagio for the NOS Suntour Sealed Hubs, Suntour Chainring, DC MX900 and Asahi Spokes.

Hope you all like... Specification as follows:

1981 USA Redline Proline II Frame & Forks (early version with thicker bottom bracket, thicker rear dropouts and no chainstay brace)
NOS Redline Proline V Bars
NOS Redline Brute Stem
NOS Redline Pad Set
NOS Redline Fluted Seatpost
NOS Elina Seat
NOS Sugino 400 180mm Flight Cranks with NOS Sugino Sealed BB and NOS 44t Suntour Chainwheel
NOS Suntour MP-1000 Sealed Pedals
NOS Izumi Nickel Chain
NOS Ukai Rims laced to NOS Suntour Sealed Hubs with NOS Asahi Stainless Spokes
NOS Knarler Knobby Tyres
NOS Dia-Compe MX900 Caliper with NOS DC Cable and NOS Tech 3 Lever
NOS Oakley II Grips

beard1973 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 26, 2009, 03:45 PM »

That is STUNNING!!

Redline · « **Reply #2 on:** November 26, 2009, 03:47 PM »

Quote from: beard1973 on November 26, 2009, 03:45 PM

That is STUNNING!!

Cheers for the props fella..... yeh am pretty pleased with this myself

bobafett · « **Reply #3 on:** November 26, 2009, 03:49 PM »

Wow ! that's a beauty mate

Chrome work looks absolutely spot on

Top build

Swivel · « **Reply #4 on:** November 26, 2009, 03:50 PM »

WOOF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! feck me, lovely finish mate

dordymush · « **Reply #5 on:** November 26, 2009, 03:54 PM »

i've not had a go at a redline yet.
might just have to have a mooch for one.........anyone got an ole frame set

that is fooking elminto

stevochb · « **Reply #6 on:** November 26, 2009, 03:55 PM »

foooking lovely that

ozone · « **Reply #7 on:** November 26, 2009, 03:57 PM »

Chrome looks stunning. Super build - real 'bike of the year' quality IMO

neiljonarcus · « **Reply #8 on:** November 26, 2009, 03:59 PM »

hold on while i dust myself off hear fook me i fell over when i seen that truely amazing peace of OLD SCHOOL BMX HISTORY
i am totaly lost for words ........... i want to lick you and your bike please

moley · « **Reply #9 on:** November 26, 2009, 04:00 PM »

Hubba Hubba!!

neiljonarcus · « **Reply #10 on:** November 26, 2009, 04:04 PM »

Quote from: ozone on November 26, 2009, 03:57 PM

Chrome looks stunning. Super build - real 'bike of the year' quality IMO

i must agree on this one ........................... thought to self """" stop playing pocket hockey over kids bikes

"""""""

LOVELY JUBBLERLY

Redline · « **Reply #11 on:** November 26, 2009, 04:13 PM »

Thanks for all your great comments guys... makes all the pains (and fookin costs) I went through to get this one right worth it

..... TOP BUNCH OF FELLAS ON HERE MAKES IT ALL WORTH WHILE

John

bigsman · « **Reply #12 on:** November 26, 2009, 04:24 PM »

Beeeutiful mate!! A Redline has never been on my list but that is a seriously stunning bike!

BOTM

Rodgy1970 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 26, 2009, 05:13 PM »

Absolutely stunning, well done, cracking build

double chevron · « **Reply #14 on:** November 26, 2009, 05:17 PM »

Who woudn't consider trying to build a Redline after seeing that one ?
Georgeous one, your hard work is well rewarded

NORTY40 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 26, 2009, 05:27 PM »

Stunning mate

Everything about it screams quality , from the re-chrome job , the attention to detail and the choice of parts

Top build mate

Love it

meticulous · « **Reply #16 on:** November 26, 2009, 05:30 PM »

my jaw dropped open when i saw this in real life, john is a true perfectionist, and all his stuff is second to non.....

well maybe second to my stuff...

Redline · « **Reply #17 on:** November 26, 2009, 05:51 PM »

Quote from: meticus on November 26, 2009, 05:30 PM

my jaw dropped open when i saw this in real life, john is a true perfectionist, and all his stuff is second to non.....

well maybe second to my stuff...

... just like your sense of humour Sammy..... second to none

currio · « **Reply #18 on:** November 26, 2009, 06:30 PM »

Stunning mate, great job

One of my favourites too.
I, like Dordy would like a Redline

How long did the prep work take you, and what did you use to polish it up?
I have a couple of frames I am working on, but its taking forever.
Shaun

crazycraig · « **Reply #19 on:** November 26, 2009, 06:38 PM »

Im not a lover of redlines TBH . But that has changed my perception of them .That is totally MINT !

Redline · « **Reply #20 on:** November 26, 2009, 06:46 PM »

Quote from: currio on November 26, 2009, 06:30 PM

Stunning mate, great job
One of my favourites too.
I, like Dordy would like a Redline

How long did the prep work take you, and what did you use to polish it up?
I have a couple of frames I am working on, but its taking forever.
Shaun

Hey Shaun.... the prep work took a while to be honest mate as I don't really have the top end tools. Just used a polishing kit off ebay on my drill, plenty of emory cloth to flat down the dropouts and heaps of autosol. Takes a lot of time but the effort is worth it as the chroming process shows the tiniest of flaws and covers nothing. Just keep it in your mind that when you're polishing you want the metal to be as close to chrome looking as possible... any scratches etc will show up after plating so just take your time and the hard work will pay off

oldsnow · « **Reply #21 on:** November 26, 2009, 06:48 PM »

beautiful finish defo bike of the year contendor !

scary_leary · « **Reply #22 on:** November 26, 2009, 06:50 PM »

Beautiful.. chrome loooks flawless

currio · « **Reply #23 on:** November 26, 2009, 07:02 PM »

Quote from: cheekythirtysix on November 26, 2009, 06:46 PM

Quote from: currio on November 26, 2009, 06:30 PM
Stunning mate, great job
One of my favourites too.
I, like Dordy would like a Redline

How long did the prep work take you, and what did you use to polish it up?
I have a couple of frames I am working on, but its taking forever.
Shaun

Hey Shaun.... the prep work took a while to be honest mate as I don't really have the top end tools. Just used a polishing kit off ebay on my drill, plenty of emory cloth to flat down the dropouts and heaps of autosol. Takes a lot of time but the effort is worth it as the chroming process shows the tiniest of flaws and covers nothing. Just keep it in your mind that when you're polishing you want the metal to be as close to chrome looking as possible... any scratches etc will show up after plating so just take your time and the hard work will pay off

That's what I thought you might say.
Both the frames have some heavyish pitting, and its boring me shitless working on them.
No wonder it has taken me so long to get them done.
I am inspired by the job on your's though mate