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Title: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: PHIPPSIO on October 23, 2012, 01:29 PM: Love them or loathe them, here's a few shots. The fully built bike is the prototype we had made back In May that I smuggled back to the UK in my hand luggage.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/Closeup30.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/HTC7Mozart_001196.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/HTC7Mozart_001200.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/HTC7Mozart_001198.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/HTC7Mozart_001202.jpg)
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: Swivel on October 23, 2012, 01:34 PM: That's a fooking cracker Dom, excellent work mate :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: brummie on October 23, 2012, 01:35 PM: ooooooooooooh whats not to like :smitten:
stunning work indeed
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: PHIPPSIO on October 23, 2012, 01:37 PM: thanks lads :Great_Britain:
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: NORTY40 on October 23, 2012, 01:41 PM: Nice that Dom :coolsmiley:
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Post by: webbie on October 23, 2012, 01:43 PM: Mmm nice :smitten:
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Post by: Kaner on October 23, 2012, 01:46 PM: Lovely Dom.

You must have had a fantastic time working on this project.
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: rad_pitt on October 23, 2012, 01:47 PM: Looks lovely that :smitten:

Just don't pull that front brake on those sidewalls :shocked: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: denzil on October 23, 2012, 01:48 PM: very nice indeed, nice work Dom. :daumenhoch:
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Post by: stidds on October 23, 2012, 01:56 PM: I am in no way a Haro fan, but you cannot argue that is a stunning bike.

Nice work Dom.
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: pickle on October 23, 2012, 02:02 PM: MINT :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: brass monkey! on October 23, 2012, 02:11 PM: Dom, that is sweet mate
How does it compare to the OG 80's Gen 1? Is it aesthetically identical, same geometry etc?
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: factory pilot on October 23, 2012, 02:18 PM: Nice one Dom, it looks fab mate :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: thirteeneast on October 23, 2012, 02:28 PM: Quote from: PHIPPSIO on October 23, 2012, 01:29 PM
Love them or loathe them, here's a few shots. The fully built bike is the prototype we had made back In May that I smuggled back to the UK in my hand luggage.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/Closeup30.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/HTC7Mozart_001196.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/HTC7Mozart_001200.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/HTC7Mozart_001198.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/HTC7Mozart_001202.jpg)

Saw your pictures on BMX Museum,

Looks great.
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: PHIPPSIO on October 23, 2012, 02:57 PM: Thanks fella's

The geometry is identical from the angle point of view and its a gen 1 with a slacker head angle and the non welded underside of the gusset. The differences are the BB Shell isnt bevelled, the weep hols inside are larger to ensure nobody can pass it off when broken down. The serials are obviously different too. In fact, the most telling difference is the chrome. Its absolutely minty mint on these. Was done by Bush Plating in Garden grove. CA. They basically plated almost every Californian BMX Brands frames, posts, bars etc during the 80's. GT was there biggest customer ironically but we think they did the original Torker made Haro Freestylers too.

Ben, its been unreal. One day ill blog the year but I have had the craziest time. I have these blurry memories of waking up in a single hotel bed with Ron Wilkserson in San Francisco. Waking up in a bed with Bob Haro in his London Apartment after a session in Brick lane!! surreal..! No funny business or spooning of course. Also went to the ABA HOF Awards ceremony in Chula Vista as a sponsor and the Vegas Haro VIP Dinner was amazing with all the guys. I had to do a speach about the company history and the project, crapped my load. Our very own Jay came along for that one as a thank you from Haro for his lifelong efforts for the brand.

Theres a lot more to come. Im literally putting the finishing touches to a book I have written for Haro on the company history. First of three volumes and I'm running a project to produce a DVD of the company history too. You may have seen some shots of us interviewing a few of the old riders.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/DomsPhone_001511.jpg)

My make shift Office at Haro
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/HTC7Mozart_001424.jpg)

Jay riding Xaviers Half pipe outside of LA
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/DomsPhone_001464.jpg)

Interviewing Jim Ford in Carlsbad
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/DomsPhone_001486.jpg)

Some bling!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/DomsPhone_001474.jpg)

The Haro financed generations of Freestyle exhibit at Interbike Vegas
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/DomsPhone_001525.jpg)

the mid 80's Haro office at Corte Del Cedro, Carlsbad. Now a Korean church
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/HTC7Mozart_000116.jpg)

On one with Bob in Brick Lane
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/HTC7Mozart_001184.jpg)

Mike D Gave me 500 shots from his own photograph collection to scan. This is him handing over the stash in Santa Ana (over 50 from his 84 visit to Romford with Bob)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/HTC7Mozart_001324.jpg)

presenting my box artwork idea at Haro
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/HTC7Mozart_001211.jpg)

Our Johnny welding up a frame
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/HTC7Mozart_001364.jpg)
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on October 23, 2012, 04:08 PM: Fooking awesome Dom, very well done, I super chuffed you didn't forget our jay on the way :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: darksunday on October 23, 2012, 04:15 PM: has to be said,

you've made a good job of this project and those frames.
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Post by: QUADROPHENIA on October 23, 2012, 04:19 PM: Wanna see the rom pics :laugh:
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Post by: Kaner on October 23, 2012, 04:22 PM: Bloody hell, so cool!
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Post by: TORKER mick on October 23, 2012, 04:27 PM: great pics dom :4_17_5: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: WINI on October 23, 2012, 04:32 PM: Proper cool story and some great shots there Dom, good work! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: Jamroll on October 23, 2012, 04:37 PM: Incredable project to be a part of and just look at the finished article :shocked: :daumenhoch:
Any of these still available ???
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: Badbaldie on October 23, 2012, 04:50 PM: cool beyond belief :D awsum awsum awsum . we want more :daumenhoch:
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Post by: BMX1973 on October 23, 2012, 05:43 PM: Excellent stuff :4_17_5:, can't wait for the DVD :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: pickle on October 23, 2012, 06:05 PM: Frickin awesome job......to all involved :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: rollin72 on October 23, 2012, 06:34 PM: nice1 Dom, looks like a lot of work has gone into this, the kind of work that probably doesnt feel like work...awesome :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: dan-dare on October 23, 2012, 06:52 PM: Great stuff.... :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: AKGOFF on October 23, 2012, 06:56 PM: WOW, Dom that all looks awesome mate. Absolutely top lass work on all fronts. :daumenhoch:

Adam
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: haro boy on October 23, 2012, 07:02 PM: Looking at those frames side by side is as good as the first time you see. A girl take her bra off for you, we'll almost!!! Love it!!
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: factory pilot on October 23, 2012, 07:02 PM: Incredible stuff Dom :D
Can't wait for that book! :smitten:
Was going to keep my frame box fresh but now I'm seriously contemplating a dream build :daumenhoch:
It's the ultimate fanboy story mate.
It's people like you who will keep this thing alive.
The Crome looks unreal :smitten:
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: Clean on October 23, 2012, 07:13 PM: The stuff BMX dreams are made of, Dom. :smitten:

Fooking stunning from every angle:

The Frameset
The Bike
The Story
Your last 12 months

Mindblowing. :shocked:

Well done. :daumenhoch:

Seriously, well done. :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: PHIPPSIO on October 23, 2012, 07:16 PM: thanks a lot guys. Its been hard to believe at times. Ill chuck some more shots up when I get a moment and also some of the Dominguez Rom shots. They are superb, he remembers that day like it was yesterday.
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: nosher70 on October 23, 2012, 07:26 PM: Hope im worthy of one of those.

The reason I want one? every previous comment is the reason. A work of art. Stunning. And created with pride and technical ability.

:)
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on October 23, 2012, 07:33 PM: It fooking poured down at rom, went in a mini van, Fook it was uncomfortable, remember mike looking grumpy, need to get my pics up
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: Darren KAP on October 23, 2012, 09:16 PM: Totally awesome Dom :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: CD17 on October 23, 2012, 09:26 PM: Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on October 23, 2012, 07:33 PM

It fooking poured down at rom, went in a mini van, Fook it was uncomfortable, remember mike looking grumpy, need to get my pics up

Were you also at rOm when Eddie Fiola was over in 84 ???
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: PHIPPSIO on October 23, 2012, 10:19 PM: It looks grim...

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd272/DOMPHIPPSIO/RomfordSkatePark-010.jpg)
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: griff on October 23, 2012, 11:52 PM: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Haro 30th Frame amnd fork - Pictures
Post by: darksunday on October 23, 2012, 11:53 PM: was the first haro replica attempt as good as this project Dom?