Author Topic: Redline - Now with pics (Read 3244 times)

snav69 · « **on:** November 06, 2006, 11:30 PM »

Just got this outside of ebay (naughty naughty) but can't make up my mind what it is.I will post my own pics tomorrow but would like an expert eye over the ebay listing for it.When i got it home i started to give it a bit of a polish and under the gusset there is remains of red paint.Would redline have painted over chrome or do you think someone decided to paint it ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=010&item=200042797235&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Cheers Guys , looks like i'm on an info trip today

Paul

Mattdub · « **Reply #1 on:** November 06, 2006, 11:32 PM »

Ref. his update on the auction .........

I told him it was'nt a PL20 , I said it was maybe 600a or MXII . I asked him to measure the headtube & it should be 4 inches .

Matt

snav69 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 06, 2006, 11:36 PM »

I'll measure the headtube in the morning

Mattdub · « **Reply #3 on:** November 06, 2006, 11:40 PM »

Also the fork type looks MX

RATTY · « **Reply #4 on:** November 06, 2006, 11:51 PM »

Matt, im sure that bike was listed earlier this year, and I emailed him then to tell him...perhaps he thought I was mad, oh yeah, I am

Mattdub · « **Reply #5 on:** November 06, 2006, 11:52 PM »

Quote from: ratty on November 06, 2006, 11:51 PM

Matt, im sure that bike was listed earlier this year, and I emailed him then to tell him...perhaps he thought I was mad, oh yeah, I am

You're not mad Tony , the seller was

snav69 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 06, 2006, 11:53 PM »

If you look at his feedback its the first thing he bought on ebay

RATTY · « **Reply #7 on:** November 07, 2006, 12:05 AM »

well spotted paul, I probably mailed the original seller then!! (see matt I am Nuts)

still a nice bike, check the serial number to see what year it is, deffo mx style forks..and was there graphite tuffs mentioned somewhere.

snav69 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 07, 2006, 12:17 AM »

Heres the thread i set up about the graphite tony

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=22362.0

I will look for the redline serial thread and see what turns up

Paul

snav69 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 07, 2006, 12:29 PM »

Here it is after i have changed some of the parts that were on it , as you can see in picture 5 there is the remains of red paint under the gusset.Also in picture 3 you can see that there is no triangle strenghtener bit that i understand is on the 600a.

I look forward to your replies

Paul

kdw712 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 07, 2006, 01:35 PM »

i am liking redlines more and more

Nosnod · « **Reply #11 on:** November 07, 2006, 03:58 PM »

Don't think it is a Series 3 102B frame (600a) as they should have the little gusset behind the seat tube/rear upper stays as you say and as mine has

jimwise68 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 07, 2006, 04:08 PM »

Paul another beautiful Redline.

Why are they so overlooked, we seem to be getting more by the week which is good.

I love a redline me!

snav69 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 07, 2006, 04:12 PM »

It sure does look nice in the flesh Jim , Just haven't got a clue what it is yet $:-\$ somebody will know what it is

RATTY · « **Reply #14 on:** November 07, 2006, 06:15 PM »

redlines are class, you can keep your hutches and your proclass gooses (well perhaps not proclass

Snav that is one great looking bike, well done

Bren Gunn · « **Reply #15 on:** November 07, 2006, 10:00 PM »

That's nice... how long is the top tube?

The rear drop outs are tidy, notice the the rounded tube ends... Proline stylie

600cxl... nice

snav69 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 07, 2006, 10:09 PM »

Cheers Bren , i will measure the top tube tomorrow .Does the 85 at the beginning of the serial indicate the year?? as the serials i have seen on redlines (80's ones) start with R then another letter for the year . I will see if i can find anything on that 600cxl you mention.

Paul

Could only find this on the WWW http://www.23mag.com/mags/bpl/bpl86.htm , they did a test on the 600cxl in the april edition but showns no piccys

Bren Gunn · « **Reply #17 on:** November 07, 2006, 10:32 PM »

http://ajkbikes.com/downloads/catalogs/catalogs.htm

If your interested in selling or trading the frame set let me know

85 for 86? not sure...

snav69 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 07, 2006, 10:55 PM »

Thanks for that Bren , only got the bike on sunday so it may be a while before its sold , but i will let you know when i get shut

Paul

dannyboy · « **Reply #19 on:** November 07, 2006, 11:09 PM »

i hope you aint stripped parts off yer bros prostyler for that one

snav69 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 07, 2006, 11:26 PM »

Naahh mate , the prostyler is boxed up and sealed and won't be seeing daylight in quiet a while

gt0733 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 07, 2006, 11:51 PM »

identifying frames is fun, part of the mystic of collecting from years ago when the numbers didn't matter unless you needed them to give to the cops to get it back after some scum stole it. stickers are useless cause anyone can put em on. looking at as many examples of the same thing seems to be the best way cause most frames had their own peculiarities. here's my thoughts on your frame.
i'm thinking it's a 1985 MXIII. it wouldn't be earlier due to the bends along the bottom of the drop out. there's no BB cross brace. it's a 4" head tube with correct forks.
the 600 was the full moly frame but with a little gusset above the brake bridge on the seat tube. i'm not 100% sure but i think the 600's had the serial stamped on the rear drop outs. if i'm incorrect please don't shoot, maim or kill me.............it'll mean that i'll have learnt something as well.
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/redline/734
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/redline/1215

having said that, you've built a very fine example of what i think were the best bikes of their time. redline of course.

snav69 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 08, 2006, 12:11 AM »

Interesting stuff. Trying to identify a frame is good fun

, i love the not knowing , how old , what model , is it rare etc etc i love learning off other restorers and hopefully we will all hit a common ground as to what it is

Paul

snav69 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 08, 2006, 09:13 AM »

Bren , I just measured the top tube and centre to centre it is 19 1/2 " (approx) Hope this helps

Paul

Bren Gunn · « **Reply #24 on:** November 08, 2006, 09:33 AM »

600cxl...

Trade for a PL20 frame set?

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