Author Topic: Nick's New Bird ! (Read 2520 times)

Gashead · « **on:** May 16, 2009, 02:37 PM »

I picked up this little bird around 18 months ago and have been working on it for a while ! The frame and forks came from Denmark courtesy of Allun aka Eskildsen, the frame had seen better days, still in it's ORIGINAL colour, however at some point had a seat post stuck well inside. A previous owner had attempted to remove by heating up the seat tube and made a bit of a mess.

Next job was to get her down to Sawzall for a rear drop out repair, now I didn't take any photo's but they were a bit chewed up and need some attention. And of course some attention was needed on the seat tube, however luckily Phill managed to work wonders but didn't need to replace.

Then time for some primer and careful precise detailing on the frame.

As I mentioned the frame was in it's original colour, thanks to Steve, Firebird we decided to run with that colour however trying to find a match was extremely tuff, in the end we found a Fiat colour that was a match. The day this frame came back to me, I was speechless, it was and is like glass, the job is just first class

Thank You Phill

Next up was a couple of refurb jobs on some parts - ie Bars and DX pedals

Then I collected up all the bits I needed from the loft

and a few bits off Jai

The rest as they say is history.......................

Massive thanks to, Eskildsen, Sawzall, Firebird, Del and Jai

DIRTBIKER250F · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2009, 02:41 PM »

Perfect build Nick, lovely colour

sweetbeats · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2009, 02:41 PM »

Amazing what a bit of TLC can do..Looks Stunning

bmxmatt1974 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2009, 02:43 PM »

top job there

MartyC · « **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2009, 02:45 PM »

Blimey Nick, that has come up a treat

hunterdubber · « **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2009, 02:50 PM »

Nick that's probably the best DP freestyler I've ever seen

TOP QUALITY my bjornborg wearing chum

CD17 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2009, 02:51 PM »

That looks great

southern andy · « **Reply #7 on:** May 16, 2009, 02:53 PM »

Superb Nick.

But...... I'm not convinced about the grips, that's just me though.

EDIT>>>>>>>>> I keep looking and maybe they do suit it.

lazychubs · « **Reply #8 on:** May 16, 2009, 02:56 PM »

sweet build nick but lose those helix drop out savers they only look good on rippers

Gashead · « **Reply #9 on:** May 16, 2009, 03:08 PM »

Cheers lads

I did have issues re the grips and have got white one's now, however when I put the decals on the bars the blue one's looked better, hwoever it's 50/50

Agree about the dropout savers - forgot they were still on there

firebird · « **Reply #10 on:** May 16, 2009, 03:13 PM »

Nick, i would love to ride you new bird mate

well done, gonna add it to the Gallery in a mo

really love the colours

great work

southern andy · « **Reply #11 on:** May 16, 2009, 03:15 PM »

Quote from: Gashead on May 16, 2009, 03:08 PM

I did have issues re the grips and have got white one's now, however when I put the decals on the bars the blue one's looked better, hwoever it's 50/50

White donuts and white Sharpe grip locks required then,

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trasher · « **Reply #12 on:** May 16, 2009, 03:19 PM »

good skills mate ...looks wellard ,,,,,,,you been in that loft yet

markyp · « **Reply #13 on:** May 16, 2009, 03:21 PM »

mid 80's at its very best,beautiful!!!

brass monkey! · « **Reply #14 on:** May 16, 2009, 03:31 PM »

great great work Nick !!

looks ace mate, always nice to see a proper resto, rather than a completely NOS build

! bet you must be well chuffed

Mattdub · « **Reply #15 on:** May 16, 2009, 04:53 PM »

That's bright Nick !

Lookin' good bud , good resto

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funkyfresh · « **Reply #16 on:** May 16, 2009, 05:54 PM »

fantastic job, Nick.

Makes me feel very humble, cos I cant even bleach a Tuff with bolloxing it up..
over the last few weeks, the parts you lot refurb truly leave me speechless..

poolysheriff · « **Reply #17 on:** May 16, 2009, 05:56 PM »

Very Nice

Nick

and a lot of work gone into it too

magna13 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 16, 2009, 06:08 PM »

Pornography.

aerostylie · « **Reply #19 on:** May 16, 2009, 06:27 PM »

That's one sweet build/resto Nick

. Gotta see that paintwork in the flesh at MK

Phil Sawzall is mr supreme at frame restos

chichi · « **Reply #20 on:** May 16, 2009, 06:36 PM »

Wow oh Wow. Top work there Nick and to all who helped with your resto.

I am lovin the DP and the colours are really nice.

pickle · « **Reply #21 on:** May 16, 2009, 06:49 PM »

i'm loving that Nick!!!

top work fella as usual

phantom photon · « **Reply #22 on:** May 16, 2009, 07:05 PM »

Outstanding Nick, nice to see a different colour on a DP

The white decals and pads suit the bike perfectly

Phil is THE man when it comes to frame repairs

crazycraig · « **Reply #23 on:** May 16, 2009, 07:13 PM »

Im not usually a DP fan but this is outstanding

Job well done

telelogic · « **Reply #24 on:** May 16, 2009, 07:17 PM »

Author Topic: Nick's New Bird ! (Read 2520 times)

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