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ultra_aeroburnernev:
Hi All, my mate has just been given an 80s Wilson BMX, i cant find any info on these at all, any of you chaps got any info on these, or pics to help restore, Cheers Nev :D

snav69:
PM Matt, he may be able to help ya'  ;)

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=86037.0

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jp-rebel:
Steve wilson was a Frame builder based in Redditch West Midlands in the early 80's, I believe he made motocross frames before he tried his hand at BMX, My cousin had an extra long custom BMX f+f made by him BITD, if I remember correctly he manufactured an off the peg range as well as  Frames, Forks ,Bars and Seat-posts  to customers requirements and did not sell complete Bikes so your mate cant go wrong with any era correct parts, he also made the Frames for the Halfords race team. Hope my jaded memories are of some help.

bmxmatt1974:
The first bikes made were sold as completes, these didnt have top quality parts on them though. I have a complete bike test in an old mag that I need to get scanned in. Later on it was mostly just frame, forks and bars that were sold. 

jp-rebel:
Matt the only complete I remember back in the day is this one that Halfords could build up to order based on the Frame, but as I say my memory is jaded ,cant wait to see your test scans as BITD I was a regular at both B'ham wheels and Redditch BMX Tracks so I saw loads about, I actually visited Wilson with my Uncle and Cousin to collect his Frame, god that Frame was long! I could hardly reach the Grips when sat on the saddle but then I was a Mongoose riding short ar$e :)
 

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