Author Topic: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread (Read 44227 times)

Jaymz · « **Reply #25 on:** July 05, 2015, 08:22 PM »

I've got a UK stem, Handmade in the UK by my own fair hands

insectbones · « **Reply #26 on:** July 05, 2015, 08:52 PM »

I was down for one of these, but kinda went tits up

Looks fookin ace John

griff · « **Reply #27 on:** July 05, 2015, 10:56 PM »

Quote from: BMX1973 on July 05, 2015, 08:12 PM

Very nice. That welding is 1st Class.

What colour are you going?

I'm not

I'm just going to get the dark stuff off the tubes with fine emery cloth, then maybe a very gentle polish with peek before it goes to SBD for a clear coat. I've seen some great examples of these painted up, but I really wanted to show off Brian's work, even Mrs Griff thinks it looks like jewellery! The parts I've got going on it are all silver / chrome with black seat/grips/tyres (the only tiny bit of colour is on the OG decals)

griff · « **Reply #28 on:** July 05, 2015, 11:03 PM »

Quote from: Jaymz on July 05, 2015, 08:22 PM

I've got a UK stem, Handmade in the UK by my own fair hands

I remember that from the build thread (& the 'things you'd never sell' thread)

animal · « **Reply #29 on:** July 06, 2015, 07:49 AM »

Awesome Griff. Can't wait to see this built .

BMX1973 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 06, 2015, 07:52 PM »

Nice.

Is it just a clear coat of lacquer from SBD you are going for?

Quote from: griff on July 05, 2015, 10:56 PM

Quote from: BMX1973 on July 05, 2015, 08:12 PM
Very nice. That welding is 1st Class.

What colour are you going?

I'm not
I'm just going to get the dark stuff off the tubes with fine emery cloth, then maybe a very gentle polish with peek before it goes to SBD for a clear coat. I've seen some great examples of these painted up, but I really wanted to show off Brian's work, even Mrs Griff thinks it looks like jewellery! The parts I've got going on it are all silver / chrome with black seat/grips/tyres (the only tiny bit of colour is on the OG decals)

WINI · « **Reply #31 on:** July 06, 2015, 07:57 PM »

Wow! Missed this thread mate, that is an awesome bit of kit!

Really looking forward to seeing it built, hope you've lined up some choice parts!

griff · « **Reply #32 on:** July 06, 2015, 08:28 PM »

Quote from: WINI on July 06, 2015, 07:57 PM

Wow! Missed this thread mate, that is an awesome bit of kit!

Really looking forward to seeing it built, hope you've lined up some choice parts!

Thanks dear

I wanted to get as many

bits as I could, but being realistic not 100%
Got everything sorted, just waiting on a few bits to arrive and got some others to restore
Nothing super expensive parts wise but have put some thought into how I think it will look - just hope it works out

chubby · « **Reply #33 on:** July 06, 2015, 08:32 PM »

You going for the super duper golf trophy clear

griff · « **Reply #34 on:** July 06, 2015, 08:34 PM »

Quote from: chubby on July 06, 2015, 08:32 PM

You going for the super duper golf trophy clear

Just clear, as in transparent - no candy colours etc
What's golf trophy clear?

chubby · « **Reply #35 on:** July 06, 2015, 08:38 PM »

Quote from: griff on July 06, 2015, 08:34 PM

Quote from: chubby on July 06, 2015, 08:32 PM
You going for the super duper golf trophy clear

Just clear, as in transparent - no candy colours etc
What's golf trophy clear?

Super glossy clear Dan used on the rider cup trophies

griff · « **Reply #36 on:** July 06, 2015, 10:45 PM »

Sounds good to me

factory pilot · « **Reply #37 on:** July 07, 2015, 08:37 AM »

That is truly gorgeous Griffster.... The quality is incredible .. Simply stunning... As for the Bottom Bracket ...

Good job your user name isn't dance to the drummers beat

!!!

griff · « **Reply #38 on:** July 07, 2015, 09:07 AM »

Quote from: factory pilot on July 07, 2015, 08:37 AM

Good job your user name isn't

Isn't what Ant?

factory pilot · « **Reply #39 on:** July 07, 2015, 10:08 AM »

It's there now Griff!

wilsey72 · « **Reply #40 on:** July 07, 2015, 11:20 AM »

Lush that is... proper lush.

Hmoon27 · « **Reply #41 on:** July 12, 2015, 09:02 AM »

Lovely Griff

I saw a clear coat at MK last year, best cruiser I've seen by far

griff · « **Reply #42 on:** July 15, 2015, 10:06 PM »

Little update!
Made a start at cleaning up the frame tonight with some emery tape. Not quite finished but got a fair bit done before it got too dark (& before I'd taken all the skin off the side of my thumb

)

Once I'm happy will have a go with the Peek before it goes off to SBD

HUTCHMAN · « **Reply #43 on:** July 15, 2015, 10:17 PM »

looking good

... could always get me Dremmell on it !!

In2bmx · « **Reply #44 on:** July 16, 2015, 08:46 AM »

Can't wait to see this finished mate

snoopy72 · « **Reply #45 on:** July 16, 2015, 06:29 PM »

Make sure wth Dan that it's ok to use peek otherwise he maybe swearing a bit when he coats it

chubby · « **Reply #46 on:** July 16, 2015, 09:17 PM »

^^^^^^^^ what snoopy said
Try some fine scotchbrite pads to bring it up Griff

griff · « **Reply #47 on:** July 16, 2015, 09:33 PM »

Thanks for the heads up gents
Sent a message to Dan and he's advised against any kind of polish

Tbh should be plenty shiny enough (I only really want the black crap off the tubes)