Post by: Glynnyboy on January 18, 2018, 01:05 PM
Ok thought I’d make a start. I’m not in any rush with this but we have made some progress.
Got this mk2 freestyler frame on mk1 forks off eBay some time ago. Badly powdered, I thought when it arrived there may be some damage where the tubes meet the headtube but it turned out to be powder gather. The frame did have an extra slit cut in so that went off to repair to Andy’s guy Geoff Haslam in Warrington. I was also lucky enough to get a trade on the forks for some mk2’s.
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Post by: Glynnyboy on January 18, 2018, 01:12 PM
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Post by: Retrodan72 on January 18, 2018, 01:19 PM
Can't wait for this to form.
Post by: In2bmx on January 18, 2018, 03:09 PM
Especially yours Glynn :4_17_5:
Post by: Glynnyboy on January 18, 2018, 08:59 PM
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Post by: renegaderacer on January 18, 2018, 10:15 PM
Look forward to reading this thread. :daumenhoch:
Post by: bobafett on January 21, 2018, 03:27 PM
Post by: kalex on January 21, 2018, 03:51 PM
Got hold of a hutch western h freestyle stem for it. Needs a bit of TLC. As you can see this is definitely not going to be a survivor build because basically it hasn’t .
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Looking forward to see what you do with this
Post by: Glynnyboy on January 21, 2018, 08:48 PM
Well the stems just going to be white this is what the cap looks like at the moment. I cleaned up the original bolts too. I got a new stem blot so just have to finish the base.Got hold of a hutch western h freestyle stem for it. Needs a bit of TLC. As you can see this is definitely not going to be a survivor build because basically it hasn’t .
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Looking forward to see what you do with this
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Post by: Glynnyboy on January 21, 2018, 08:56 PM
1st I was thinking white mx900’s with tech 4’s
Then it was black odyssey Rx3’s with odyssey 2000 callipers.
Then finally decided on silver tech 6’s with nippons.
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Post by: brettypeeps on January 21, 2018, 09:02 PM
Post by: Glynnyboy on January 21, 2018, 09:08 PM
This has the potential to be a real Beauty "wantit" "wantit"I'll try not to let the dp side down Brett :coolsmiley:
Post by: kalex on January 21, 2018, 09:09 PM
Did you remove the chrome and how if you did.
What's your prep work for the base to get it the same finish as the cap
Post by: Glynnyboy on January 21, 2018, 09:22 PM
The stem cap looks spot on.Basically i sat and peeled the chrome off. When i got to a point where it felt like some of it wouldn't peel i placed the cap in boiling water. That seemed to raise the edges slighthy so i could carry on peeling. Obviously the cap is a little harder than the base because you don't want to loose the H. I just masked the H and used spray filler then sanded smooth.
Did you remove the chrome and how if you did.
What's your prep work for the base to get it the same finish as the cap
Ive started on the base by rubbing any lumps from the hammer rash down then doing the same thing. I think it's going to look ok, it's not a full on metal resto but the bikes a rider, the stem is structurally sound so as long as it looks clean i will be fine with that.
Post by: kalex on January 21, 2018, 09:32 PM
I know what you mean about the H as there not stamped/machined that deep to start with
Post by: Glynnyboy on January 21, 2018, 09:50 PM
I noticed one of the old Glyn Lewis pics that he’s running renthals. Well I didn’t have any of those in the stash but I do have these Galindos waiting to go on something so I thought why not.
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At the moment I’m fancying a hutch element running across the middle of the bike. So hutch seat clamp
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Then I have a survivor hutch power disc that’s going on a redline flight crank with techmatic B.B. I also have a hutch 2/1 to go with the stem.
Post by: benno on January 21, 2018, 09:55 PM
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 21, 2018, 10:54 PM
Those bars look really cool.
Post by: Jase on February 19, 2018, 12:07 AM
Post by: ED209 on February 19, 2018, 07:21 AM
Post by: Glynnyboy on February 19, 2018, 11:29 AM
Are you going for spokes or Mags on this build? I’ve just started to build my dp up and have gone for OGK’s until I can afford some pro class rims for it.I’m going for white z rims with black z hubs on cheing shing snake bellies.
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on February 21, 2018, 12:04 PM
Post by: PHIL9HUF on February 21, 2018, 10:54 PM
Geoff does do some awesome work :daumenhoch:
He did an amazing job with my soon to be built DP !
Post by: factory pilot on February 21, 2018, 11:16 PM
Can’t wait to see yours too phil :4_17_5:
Post by: griff on February 21, 2018, 11:16 PM
Post by: Glynnyboy on February 22, 2018, 07:39 AM
Another cracking build Glynn :daumenhoch:Looking forward to seeing yours mate, it’s that extra bit special with it been your og ride.
Geoff does do some awesome work :daumenhoch:
He did an amazing job with my soon to be built DP !
Post by: Glynnyboy on July 21, 2019, 11:50 AM
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Post by: Glynnyboy on July 21, 2019, 02:20 PM
Post by: Glynnyboy on July 21, 2019, 02:37 PM
Nos 44t proneck chaingring with tuf neck disc & bolts.
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Post by: Glynnyboy on September 04, 2019, 12:37 AM
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Post by: bobafett on September 04, 2019, 12:42 AM
Post by: Glynnyboy on September 04, 2019, 12:46 PM
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Post by: brettypeeps on September 04, 2019, 06:57 PM
Post by: Funkyworm on September 06, 2019, 10:04 PM
Just wondered if it's 22.6 with the new chrome if it'll fit the DP as it should be too big with the DP taking a 22.2 post ???
PS if it is too big PLEASE Sell it to me as i need one for my Rickman :daumenhoch: :LolLolLolLol:
Post by: Glynnyboy on September 07, 2019, 08:12 AM
is that a 22.2 or 22.6 Rickman seat-post ? It'll be stamped near the bottom ...It’s a 22.2 mate.
Just wondered if it's 22.6 with the new chrome if it'll fit the DP as it should be too big with the DP taking a 22.2 post ???
PS if it is too big PLEASE Sell it to me as i need one for my Rickman :daumenhoch: :LolLolLolLol:
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Post by: Funkyworm on September 07, 2019, 11:35 AM
is that a 22.2 or 22.6 Rickman seat-post ? It'll be stamped near the bottom ...It’s a 22.2 mate.
Just wondered if it's 22.6 with the new chrome if it'll fit the DP as it should be too big with the DP taking a 22.2 post ???
PS if it is too big PLEASE Sell it to me as i need one for my Rickman :daumenhoch: :LolLolLolLol:
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Ah Sweet .... :daumenhoch:
Post by: Glynnyboy on December 22, 2019, 05:19 PM
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Post by: Andyboy77 on December 22, 2019, 05:38 PM
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on December 22, 2019, 10:09 PM
Post by: Glynnyboy on March 18, 2020, 04:16 PM
The chrome look really nice indeed. :slayer: Can't wait to see what colour scheme you're going for with all the other bits. :daumenhoch:Got a few ideas that I’ve got parts to do Andy but the 1st one is going to be pretty boring. One of my favourite pics of any freestyle bike was bmx addicts chrome n black kuwahara exhibitionist. So that’s going be 1st on my mind. After that I’m going white bits using white Z’s then at some point I might just feck everything up and go yellow tuffs and all sorts.
Here’s the pic I’m talking about.
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Post by: Glynnyboy on March 18, 2020, 04:38 PM
At this point it just come back from lite copper and is going through second prep for stage 2 & 3. If things go to plan I should have it back finished ready to build for Chester fingers crossed.
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The following are the after lite copper pics
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Post by: bobafett on March 18, 2020, 05:56 PM
Post by: monkian on March 21, 2020, 10:37 AM
Post by: Mikku on March 22, 2020, 01:03 PM
Post by: bobafett on March 22, 2020, 02:48 PM
Love that light copper! The chrome's going to look great but I'd love to see someone do a complete in that finish! :daumenhoch:
There's a few copper finish builds on the museum.........
https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/mongoose/21633 (https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/mongoose/21633)
https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/hutch/69856 (https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/hutch/69856)
https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/kuwahara/74180 (https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/kuwahara/74180)
https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/robinson/35516 (https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/robinson/35516)
Sorry for the hijack Glynn....
Now chop chop get her built :popcorn: :LolLolLolLol:
Post by: Mikku on March 22, 2020, 10:29 PM
Back to the Firebird, does your mate just chrome bikes or other stuff too?
Post by: Glynnyboy on April 21, 2020, 11:16 AM
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Post by: SDF on April 21, 2020, 12:44 PM
Post by: Picklez on April 21, 2020, 01:29 PM
Post by: bobafett on April 21, 2020, 01:52 PM
I find with modern day chrome it often looks "thick" and takes definition away from welds and edges (a bit like powder compared to paint) but that really does look spot on mate.
She's gonna be a beauty :4_17_5:
Post by: Taipan on April 21, 2020, 02:53 PM
Post by: Glynnyboy on April 21, 2020, 05:36 PM
Best looking re-chrome I've seen in ages :daumenhoch: can I ask what price would you be looking at for a job like that? what condition was it in before the chrome and was it prepped in any way before you sent it or does the guy do it all? sorry for all the question lol but looking to have a frame set done myself,cheers :daumenhoch:There’s some pics and a bit about what it’s been through in the thread. One guy did the job for me. Price and time differs on frame condition and prep required. If you want a quote you can send some detailed pics to him and he’ll get back to you with an idea of what you’d be looking at. He’s user Jonnyb on here.
Post by: Glynnyboy on April 21, 2020, 05:39 PM
Looks amazing that Glynn mate :coolsmiley:Yeah he’s managed exactly what I was hoping for. A chrome job that when you look at it , it’s got you scratching your head on if it just mint og or fresh.
I find with modern day chrome it often looks "thick" and takes definition away from welds and edges (a bit like powder compared to paint) but that really does look spot on mate.
She's gonna be a beauty :4_17_5:
Post by: Mikku on April 22, 2020, 07:36 AM
Post by: Taipan on April 23, 2020, 01:01 PM
Best looking re-chrome I've seen in ages :daumenhoch: can I ask what price would you be looking at for a job like that? what condition was it in before the chrome and was it prepped in any way before you sent it or does the guy do it all? sorry for all the question lol but looking to have a frame set done myself,cheers :daumenhoch:There’s some pics and a bit about what it’s been through in the thread. One guy did the job for me. Price and time differs on frame condition and prep required. If you want a quote you can send some detailed pics to him and he’ll get back to you with an idea of what you’d be looking at. He’s user Jonnyb on here.
:daumenhoch:
Post by: Glynnyboy on April 24, 2020, 12:33 PM
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Post by: bobafett on April 24, 2020, 01:27 PM
Post by: vestanpance on April 24, 2020, 01:51 PM
Headset & decals fitted.
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Now that is stunning. 8)
Post by: Glynnyboy on April 26, 2020, 10:17 PM
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Post by: Picklez on April 26, 2020, 10:33 PM
Post by: brettypeeps on April 26, 2020, 10:43 PM
Nailed it so far Glynn fistblump