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Title: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Glynnyboy on September 30, 2016, 07:01 PM: A few of you know I have been sitting on this build for quite some time. Well we finally have movement :LolLolLolLol:
I got the frame about 5 year ago now. It was a chrome TA XL i use the term chrome loosely here. I wanted a chrome one for a while but they seem to be pretty rare so when this came up i took a chance.
The chrome was just too far gone for decent survivor so i had it stripped. I have listened to guys go on about chromers they have used over the years and up until now been very apprehensive over getting a good job done with the frame been in such a state.
Anyway it came back this week and it turned out well so the build begins.
Most of the parts were sourced years ago for this so it shouldn't take too long.
Here are some progress pics of the frame from then to now.
Crusty BB
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crustybb%201.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crustybb%201.jpg.html)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crustybb%202.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crustybb%202.jpg.html)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/b1%201.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/b1%201.jpg.html)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/b1%202.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/b1%202.jpg.html)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crusty%20frame%20number%201.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crusty%20frame%20number%201.jpg.html)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crusty%20frame%20number%202.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crusty%20frame%20number%202.jpg.html)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crusty%20rear%20drop%204.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crusty%20rear%20drop%204.jpg.html)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crusty%20rear%20drop%202.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crusty%20rear%20drop%202.jpg.html)
When it 1st came back from chrome strip. This one scared the crap out of me
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crusty%20no%20more%201.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crusty%20no%20more%201.jpg.html)
But opening the box up to find this on Wednesday made the wait worth while.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crusty%20no%20more%202.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crusty%20no%20more%202.jpg.html)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crusty%20no%20more%203.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/crusty%20no%20more%203.jpg.html)

And finally in all it's glory ready for the build ahead.
The forks were sourced seperatley as the owner of the frame split and I didn't win the forks. The next set went by and by the time the next set came up I wasn't taking any chances. The nos forks with original decals were on their way.
A big thanks to JJ Baldbmxer for the nos original downtube decal too. I was very greatful for the nice little og touch.
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/DSC_0203.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/Skyway%20TA%20XL%20for%20Rad/DSC_0203.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: factory pilot on September 30, 2016, 07:13 PM: Looking very special already .. Can't wait to see your meticulous touch on this build Glynn fistblump
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: monkian on September 30, 2016, 07:17 PM: Awesome job with the chrome :shocked:
Really looking forward to this build Glynn 8) :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: In2bmx on September 30, 2016, 07:22 PM: :4_17_5: . Awesome mate . Always wanted one of those myself .

Looking forward to seeing what you do with it . :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: BMX1973 on September 30, 2016, 07:34 PM: Splendid re-chrome. The dropouts look mint :)
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: kalex on September 30, 2016, 09:23 PM: Excellent chroming job

Spill the beans then, where did you get it done
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Glynnyboy on September 30, 2016, 09:30 PM: I had it done here
http://www.colonnademetal.com/
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: kalex on September 30, 2016, 09:34 PM: Are you local to them or have to post it.

I get nervous when posting to places like this and prefer to drop things off if I can
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Glynnyboy on September 30, 2016, 10:00 PM: No they are in Wembley and I'm in Leeds. I packed it well and so did they. I also made sure it was covered with £500 worth of insurance there and back.
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: kalex on September 30, 2016, 10:07 PM: Yeah I saw they were in Wembley but just presumed you were around there.

They did a grand job though
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Mikku on September 30, 2016, 10:50 PM: That looks great! Any teaser pics for the build?
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Glynnyboy on September 30, 2016, 11:28 PM: Here's the wheels and tyres for now
1984 Gen2 graphites
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/SKYWAY%20TA%20XL%20PROJECT/SKYWARGRAPHITES842-1.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/SKYWAY%20TA%20XL%20PROJECT/SKYWARGRAPHITES842-1.jpg.html)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/SKYWAY%20TA%20XL%20PROJECT/SKYWARGRAPHITES843.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/SKYWAY%20TA%20XL%20PROJECT/SKYWARGRAPHITES843.jpg.html)
and a set of nos comp4's
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/SKYWAY%20TA%20XL%20PROJECT/COMPIV.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/SKYWAY%20TA%20XL%20PROJECT/COMPIV.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on October 01, 2016, 01:16 AM: That's turned out amazing Glynn. I know that feeling-waiting, wondering and hoping that the frame will survive the strip/polish/re-chrome process, and that the finish will be good. The T/A, and especially the xl is my favourite old school frameset
Wwew
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: insectbones on October 01, 2016, 10:12 AM: That re-chrome looks ace :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Glynnyboy on October 07, 2016, 12:40 PM: (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/SKYWAY%20TA%20XL%20PROJECT/653150A5-4F4D-4313-B059-9BC0782F0A57.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/SKYWAY%20TA%20XL%20PROJECT/653150A5-4F4D-4313-B059-9BC0782F0A57.jpg.html)
I'll have to see as the build progresses, two of my top handful of favourite TA's have white seats. It's going to be one of these though.
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Jaymz on October 07, 2016, 04:12 PM: Shaping up nicely. I've recently got an XL but I had to have white as that's what I remember as a kid. They're the most comfortable sized old school I've ridden, although I have a shotgun ll on mine and they aren't all that comfy so gel cover is installed.
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: In2bmx on October 07, 2016, 10:32 PM: This is going to be Awesome . :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Glynnyboy on October 07, 2016, 11:10 PM: Thanks Jaymz, yeah I like yours. It's the same tt as my pro racer but I'm imagining the geometry will feel a lot better.
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: torkerdude180 on October 20, 2016, 01:34 PM: Bloody hurry up and fimish this build. Its killing me.... lol.
Cani wait to see it done. "wantit"
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: factory pilot on October 21, 2016, 12:22 PM: This is going to be one classy build .. 84 to me says white seat Glynn ... Pre 84 I'd have said go for the black ...
Just saying like ;)...

Loving this Glynn :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: griff on October 21, 2016, 02:48 PM: lovely :smitten:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Glynnyboy on October 28, 2016, 12:23 PM: Another piece just landed.
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/SKYWAY%20TA%20XL%20PROJECT/97452D7A-714D-40FF-A769-7490B0004C0A.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/SKYWAY%20TA%20XL%20PROJECT/97452D7A-714D-40FF-A769-7490B0004C0A.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: wilsey72 on October 28, 2016, 12:33 PM: Oh my...
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Retrodan72 on October 28, 2016, 01:37 PM: Some build this is Glynn, I'm loving this and Carl's Haro running alongside each other. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: bigsman1 on October 28, 2016, 11:50 PM: This is going to be epic! The rechrome is stunning...better than the one on my XL :'( but it's still hanging on the wall in my house and I love it :D
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: CustardLips on October 30, 2016, 06:51 PM: Going off your other builds Glynn pretty sure this is gonna be another stunner. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: pat-a-lar on November 01, 2016, 08:17 PM: That looks bingo mate. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it

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Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Glynnyboy on December 04, 2016, 10:19 AM: (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161204/dc7b910cd82dee40c46a31c76768f60e.png)
Another piece on its way. I had a full set of og designs pads but a set of Cali lites is real icing.
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: factory pilot on December 04, 2016, 10:21 AM: Love Cal-Lite pads ... "wantit"
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Glynnyboy on January 09, 2017, 01:28 PM: Had a bit of a play last night.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170109/8e03e9341c85a4cf06d2ef4d658a936e.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170109/5e374e95ecdcab7fa9bcdb49c514d04c.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170109/6b7075817b70557ea53fd9f784c0ecf2.jpg)
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: In2bmx on January 09, 2017, 02:07 PM: Looking good :4_17_5: 8)
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: RadRat on January 09, 2017, 04:10 PM: :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: factory pilot on January 09, 2017, 06:37 PM: Coming together nicely Glynn explosion
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Jaymz on January 09, 2017, 07:49 PM: Loving that
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: rooski on January 09, 2017, 08:01 PM: Sweet! Lookin good!
Title: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Glynnyboy on January 15, 2017, 05:30 PM: Just not feeling the black. I'd originally wanted to put some blue bits on so it looks like I'm back to plan A
Time to crack this packet, these have been waiting for this build for some time.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170115/206fb4400705c58e930e6b0eafe0346b.jpg)
I'm feeling better after changing the grips and putting the back brake on.
I think the crank arm decals might be changing?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170115/f0fbcaa55bb687d968ab94f4f50a4f60.jpg)
And a token stem shot.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170115/8f045c05b4b4612382a01d3e0f01f0c1.jpg)
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: stevesredvxr on January 21, 2017, 10:05 AM: Lovely stuff. Coming on a treat that. Can't wait to see it finished 👌
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: factory pilot on January 21, 2017, 12:31 PM: Now that's a proper looking BMX Glynn! "wantit"
Awesome build ... Those tyres "wantit"
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: kalex on January 21, 2017, 02:16 PM: If your changing the crank arm decals I prefer the white background with red lettering and think that may go with this
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Glynnyboy on January 22, 2017, 12:08 AM: Just one or two things to do but in the main nearly finished today. So as the light was gone I put a dust sheet up in the kitchen to take a pic then photoshopped the feck out of it to compensate. I'm over the moon with this though and it's my favourite build that I've done . Just need to get a stand done and some pics at my fav spot at Bradford bmx track and the job's a good one.
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll167/glynn9371/SKYWAY%20TA/SKYWAY%20TA%20XL%20PROJECT/381F0EE4-2425-41BC-8582-A5CD2AA4899B.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/glynn9371/media/SKYWAY%20TA/SKYWAY%20TA%20XL%20PROJECT/381F0EE4-2425-41BC-8582-A5CD2AA4899B.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: deeman on January 22, 2017, 12:33 AM: Heck yea....that came out the nuts :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: factory pilot on January 22, 2017, 09:29 AM: It's so hard that get the colour balance right on a TA... You through in a hint of white and blue and to me it looks spot on mate!
It's a proper looking era correct looking thing of beauty fistblump
Congrats mate .. It was well worth the wait for this one explosion "wantit"
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: rooski on January 22, 2017, 10:44 AM: Smart as fook that Glynn :)

Great spec, love the graphites and comp 4 combo

Glad you didn't use Skyway pedals, the DX are a better choice for a pro sized bike, boomshackalack!
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: R Al on January 22, 2017, 11:12 AM: TA perfection :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: BMX1973 on January 22, 2017, 05:07 PM: Now that's :radbmxsmilie:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Gashead on January 22, 2017, 05:27 PM: :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: torkerdude180 on January 22, 2017, 06:31 PM: explosion fistblump :radbmxsmilie: "wantit"
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Glynnyboy on January 22, 2017, 07:38 PM: Thanks guys, that balance is just what I was after. Believe me a few options have been tried on this, black/white grips, silver and black brakes set ups, dk xxl stem, black tange lp440 with a 1"haro flex fighter, black tuff neck chainring & a power disc, blue kashi seat, blue mx clamp. When I got to this though it felt right, I was even happy with the look using third Velcro tabs from the plate as cable clips. It looks to me as though a famous white shirt with blue ringed neck and collar wouldn't look out of place by its side.
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: stu27 on January 22, 2017, 08:15 PM: That's so f*****g good
One of the best TA's I've ever seen :smitten:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Jaymz on January 22, 2017, 08:27 PM: fistblump awesome
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Andyboy77 on January 22, 2017, 08:37 PM: Top job mate! :daumenhoch: It turned out fabulously! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on January 22, 2017, 11:12 PM: Absolutely supurb job there Glynn. It's very inkeeping with most of the other great T/A builds around, yet there is originality there. It can be difficult to achieve this on a T/A without it looking a bit 'wacky'. Amazing build through and through. I remember at Blackpool you telling me how long you had been planning this build. The best things certainly do come to those who wait. Bike of the year contender for me already, and it's only January. Love it :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: MartyC on January 23, 2017, 04:47 AM: Very tidy, very, very tidy :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: monkian on January 28, 2017, 01:41 PM: Stunning build Glynn. Get it in BOTM ;)
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: In2bmx on February 14, 2017, 09:30 AM: "wantit" Awesome :smitten:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Midschoolfool on February 14, 2017, 11:37 AM: Great looking bike. Never owned a TA.
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: NORTY40 on February 18, 2017, 12:00 AM: Another stunner from one of the best bike builders out there (imo) :4_17_5:

Quality Glynn :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: skinheadpaul on February 18, 2017, 12:50 AM: Grate job

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Title: Re: Skyway TA XL 1984
Post by: Glynnyboy on March 09, 2017, 07:19 AM: Finally took some pics while I've been off work to showcase the build. Wanted to take them at the track but car went tits up while I was off work so here are my best efforts.
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=189972.msg1909311#msg1909311