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Offline southern andy

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Complete survivor build ( Kuwahara Nova)
« on: June 17, 2009, 03:57 PM »
All finished within reason then. Not going to win any prizes but i thought you'd all like to see this baby.




Remember it's a survivor apart from the pads and the NOS pedals, everything else is either original to the bike or second hand used stuff i've picked up. Stickers and chrome also original. Even then the pads and pedals are second hand in all honesty.   :LolLolLolLol:

A massive massive thanks have to go to Ian ( bodamus) for all his input on this and i hope i haven't let him down with this build. Tried to keep it as original as possible, tyres were always going to be a problem and the original seats on them i just do not like hence the flyte tech.  :4_17_5:

It's Kuwahara made aswell rather than a Tange one.

Parts rundown

1984 Kuwahara made Nova looptail frame and forks.
Elina flyte tech saddle.
Stamped Kuwahara Laser bars. 
Stamped Kuwahara Laser post.
Haro Tech plate.
Dia Compe 890 Rear brake.
Dia Compe tech 3 lever.
Suntour arrow seat clamp.
Araya 7x rims.
Suzue sealed hubs.
2nd Gen Mitsubishi silver star Comp 3 tyres.
suntour power stem
Takagi crank
Takagi chainring
Takagi Bottom bracket.

Kuwahara grips.

Repro pad set
NOS KKT pedals.

I think thats it.  ::)





















sorry, slightly picture heavy.  :-[ :-[

Try and enjoy.  Its a survivor, not everyone's cup of tea.
« Last Edit: June 17, 2009, 06:51 PM by Southern Andy »
One build a year, the only way to get it right. No rushing involved.

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2009, 03:59 PM »
 :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2009, 04:00 PM »
Top Job!  :4_17_5:

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2009, 04:03 PM »
Quality Andy !

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2009, 04:06 PM »
reads like your opologiseing, no need v nice build   :4_17_5:

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2009, 04:07 PM »
Nice job that Andy, look very nice  :coolsmiley:


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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2009, 04:13 PM »
reads like your opologiseing, no need v nice build   :4_17_5:

 :LolLolLolLol:

It does really don't it. Just i assume there are a few fans of brand new blingy out there and survivor builds are not on there most wanted lists.

It's taken me about 4 months to do, was supposed to be a years project.  ::) but things appeared quicker than i'd expected.
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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2009, 04:14 PM »
I know I said it before, but that's one sweet build Andy m8  :daumenhoch:  G.

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2009, 04:16 PM »
 8)

love the red padset on that Andy.

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2009, 04:48 PM »

nice work mate  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2009, 04:58 PM »
Reading that first Andy i was expecting a proper used rider, look cool as fook mate, mint

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2009, 05:05 PM »
Reading that first Andy i was expecting a proper used rider, look cool as fook mate, mint

It was Paul, but it was in very very good condition when i bought her mate. I've polished until my fingers started falling off  :LolLolLolLol:

Every single thing on there has been on a bike and used elsewhere apart from the pedals and spokes.


Cheers for all you comments guys. I'm proud of this one.  :4_17_5:
One build a year, the only way to get it right. No rushing involved.

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2009, 05:06 PM »
Yum Yum..really liking that indeed. :smitten:

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2009, 05:09 PM »
 awesome,red pads against black always a winner,beautiful survivor :4_17_5:
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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #14 on: June 17, 2009, 05:09 PM »
Nicely done Andy  :daumenhoch:  do you have any before pix of what it looked like in it's original survivor condition  :)

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #15 on: June 17, 2009, 05:16 PM »
I had a sneeky peek before but it looks even better now, nice one Andy, one of the best i've seen  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #16 on: June 17, 2009, 05:27 PM »
Nicely done Andy  :daumenhoch:  do you have any before pix of what it looked like in it's original survivor condition  :)

These are the earliest one's i have Steve, probably the day i received it from Ian. As you can see, it was in superb condition then.

All i've done is polish it up with Autosol, it didn't need anything else. There is slight pitting to the top tube but it's coered by the pad.











 
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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwi)
« Reply #17 on: June 17, 2009, 05:30 PM »
That'a a lovely looking survivor (if you can call it that  :shocked: ) - nice work andy  :daumenhoch:

Are you gonna ride it at all mate ?  :-\
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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwahara Nova)
« Reply #18 on: June 17, 2009, 07:07 PM »
I think thats spot on mate  :4_17_5:

You should be proud of her  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwahara Nova)
« Reply #19 on: June 17, 2009, 07:09 PM »
lovely!  :coolsmiley:

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwahara Nova)
« Reply #20 on: June 17, 2009, 07:32 PM »
One more to be proud of Andy  :4_17_5:
Very very nice !

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwahara Nova)
« Reply #21 on: June 18, 2009, 11:40 AM »
Mate, you've undersold yourself!!!   :-\    :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

That's a lovely build  :4_17_5:

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwahara Nova)
« Reply #22 on: June 22, 2009, 09:55 PM »
Lookin' good Andy  :daumenhoch:

Not a fan of shiny tyres but lookin' good all the same .

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwahara Nova)
« Reply #23 on: June 23, 2009, 02:38 PM »


Not a fan of shiny tyres but lookin' good all the same .

They needed something doing to them Matt, the sparkle has since left them though and i'm hoping the stuff i've sprayed them with has penetrated the rubber to prolong their life mate.  :daumenhoch:
One build a year, the only way to get it right. No rushing involved.

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Re: Complete survivor build ( Kuwahara Nova)
« Reply #24 on: June 23, 2009, 02:57 PM »
That's lovely that is!

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