Technical & Reference Section > Tech and Restoration
My latest project. Stratton.
Mamba:
Hi,
I am very new to the site. been checking out so many really top class modified and restored BMX's on here. Been getting loads of ideas but want to get an opinion from you guys.
But first, I got this bike after my Grandad passed on. I was helping cleaning out a garage and there was a Stratton BMX hanging up on the wall. It belonged to my aunt and I remember back in the 80's I think. It has sat there ever since. I have no idea what sort of age it actually is, perhaps someone here can help?
Rather than let her throw it out I thought what the hell i'd take it off her hands and restore it. This is what she's like:
By pbi at 2011-03-11
By pbi at 2011-03-11
By pbi at 2011-03-11
By pbi at 2011-03-11
Problem is, having seen all the kit you guys have been putting on yours should I simply restore it to as she would have been or should I "tinker"? What do you guys reckon?
daz bmx it!:
I would restore it to as near original as you can,it wont cost a fortune and that way will always hold sentimental value for you so you could build it cheaply and just keep it :daumenhoch:
Mamba:
It's a project i'd like o gt my nephew involved with. He's 12 and into his Mountain bikes, i'd like to get him into proper bikes! : >:D
It's obviously not a valuable piece but it's things like matching the paint, getting the correct decals to get it spot on. I'd like to strip the frame right down, maybe powdercoat it, I just don't know. I'd find it very hard to resist tinkering here and there though.
dordymush:
make a cool bike when its done :daumenhoch:
its all well and good having bikes that cost hundreds to build but it was bikes like these i remember bitd.
Mamba:
True, I hadn't thought of it like that. It's easy to forget how old it is and what history it has. I think I will do exactly that. 8)
I'll get some decent pics up, it's been raining for the past few days so I had to take pics in the half dark shed.. When there's a break in the weather i'll get some proper pics and start there.
Cheers guys :daumenhoch:
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
Go to full version