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Offline MartyC

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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long
« Reply #25 on: June 13, 2015, 10:59 AM »
Stunning  :daumenhoch:


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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long
« Reply #26 on: June 13, 2015, 04:29 PM »
now that is what you call a serious bmx,well done,awesome  :4_17_5: :smitten:
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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long
« Reply #27 on: June 13, 2015, 05:45 PM »
That came out amazing ... top work by all involved  :coolsmiley:  :4_17_5:  :4_17_5:

But ... why the freestyle tyres?  Are you riding those tyres too?  seems an awful shame to ruin them  :'(

Hi Terry. Good question. I wanted to do something a bit different than putting the usual chunky comp 3 style tyres on. My idea was to build it up as a stadium/indoor racer using Comp ST (Stadium) tyres (before they became known as freestyle only tyres). I bought a set of the new Panaracer freestyle tyres, and also a set of the kenda K55's (old style Panaracer tread) and was going to use either of those, but after speaking to Ant factory pilot it seemed a shame to put repro tyres on. The plan is to ride it with with the ST's, but I got a puncture last week on the London ride, so i'll see how it goes. If I don't think they'll stand up to riding, i'll probabaly put the Kendas on  :daumenhoch:
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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #28 on: June 13, 2015, 07:13 PM »
awesome dedication andy,  so pleased you got one and did it your way,  still think they are the best looking framesets of all!
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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #29 on: June 14, 2015, 02:40 PM »
I have a few original VDC posts i'll be selling if you fancied one for that Andy  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #30 on: June 14, 2015, 04:45 PM »
Cracking job Andy.  Your dedication to the resto is inspirational mate.

The great builds are certainly worth waiting for...  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #31 on: June 15, 2015, 01:25 AM »
I have a few original VDC posts i'll be selling if you fancied one for that Andy  :daumenhoch:

Thanks Terry, but i'll stick with the Pro Neck (Hutch) for now. I am after a Hutch layback though. Do you have one for sale?

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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #32 on: June 15, 2015, 05:48 AM »
WOW! :coolsmiley: Takes me right back to staring longingly at these at Hot Wheels! :smitten:

I have a few original VDC posts i'll be selling if you fancied one for that Andy  :daumenhoch:

Not sure I can afford one, but wouldn't mind having a look at one of these puppies! :daumenhoch:
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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #33 on: June 16, 2015, 09:32 AM »
Now that's a restoration !! Absolute perfection. Well done Andy.
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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #34 on: June 16, 2015, 01:46 PM »
Top dedication and determination   :coolsmiley:

Finished article is stunning   :4_17_5:

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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #35 on: June 16, 2015, 06:24 PM »
WOW !!  :coolsmiley: :crazy2:

Great work, excellent thread, love the fact the Voris was part of the story - the finished build is TOTALLY SICK DUDE ! :4_17_5:

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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #36 on: June 22, 2015, 09:27 PM »
WOW Andy just fooking WOW ,
This is even more awesome in the flesh , when i was chatting to you about it in blackpool i had no idea about the back story.
just a ridiculously ACE build  :bow: :bow: :bow:
amazing attention to detail
It comes out of the ground!

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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #37 on: June 22, 2015, 10:21 PM »
WOW Andy just fooking WOW ,
This is even more awesome in the flesh , when i was chatting to you about it in blackpool i had no idea about the back story.
just a ridiculously ACE build  :bow: :bow: :bow:
amazing attention to detail

Thanks Mike  :daumenhoch: Great to see you on Sat  :)
I still need to sort that font out though  :LolLolLolLol:

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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #38 on: June 23, 2015, 11:15 AM »
I keep coming back to look at this . It's a real stunner  :4_17_5:

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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #39 on: June 23, 2015, 01:03 PM »
Young Padwan, the force is strong with you :2funny:

Nicely done Andy. I'm not a great fan of Voris' creations normally, but that is a labour of love and definitely has "soul"  :coolsmiley:
Still limping......

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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #40 on: June 23, 2015, 02:46 PM »
Spectacular. Stunning. Sensational. Slick. Splendid. Sublime. Superb.  :4_17_5:

Lush.  :bow:
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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #41 on: June 25, 2015, 12:13 AM »
Amazing Andy, was reading a thread about survivor vs restore somewhere today. This deffo falls into the needing a restoration category unlike some stuff we see. Luckily it ended up with someone willing to give it the full works,even returning it to it's creator to be repaired. Then you sorted a top notch chrome job & beautiful parts to nail on, you should be very proud of what you have achieved with this Andy, it's a glorious looking machine. Just needs a frame stander & stunt  pegs to finish  :teef:  :daumenhoch:
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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #42 on: June 25, 2015, 12:21 AM »
Just ace  :4_17_5:

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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #43 on: June 25, 2015, 10:13 AM »

I really enjoyed reading that pal.  Great story, attention to detail, and the patience of a saint!!  Oh yeah, and what a foooooookin bike!

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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #44 on: June 26, 2015, 09:40 PM »
now this resto is pure dedication , AWSUM build Andy  :4_17_5:

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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long *updated*
« Reply #45 on: June 26, 2015, 11:27 PM »
now this resto is pure dedication , AWSUM build Andy  :4_17_5:

Thanks Lenny. And many thanks for your kind offer of help at the start of this build. Much appreciated  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long
« Reply #46 on: June 28, 2015, 07:36 PM »
Absolutely stunning Andy, your attention to detail and the lengths you've gone to on this build  has to be commended mate.  Can't wait to see it in the flesh.   

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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long
« Reply #47 on: July 03, 2015, 07:01 AM »
Can't wait to see it in the flesh.   

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Re: 1984 VDC Changa Long
« Reply #48 on: July 07, 2015, 11:43 AM »
I keep coming back to this thread to have another look.
Really beautiful, not just the finished product but everything about the resto.
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