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Newbie sympatehtic Resto of a DP Firebird ....

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The VW Doc:

--- Quote from: sid1972 on April 05, 2011, 04:25 PM ---:as for the pc, be careful IT SUPPORT is always watching - Unless you are the IT SUPPORT then crack on.  :2funny:
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Small family business (not my family) so access is pretty unrestricted (as long as no viruses get in then it's all good!) and they dont see what you are looking at ;) it's even better!!

a HUGE thank you to all those on here that have changed my mind about my BMX and I am now starting on the slipery slope of Resto'ing a DP (not a Redline!)

I still think that I got it at a bargain price! even though I did think I was buying a Redline! I wonder what the guy will say when he finds out it wasnt a Redline after all these years!

dordymush:
lol i looked at the rear stays after and thought that aint no redline  ;D.
proberly less of them dp's about than redlines so still a nice find  :daumenhoch:

The VW Doc:
Right, well I got home, and with soe of the remaining light I managed to get some shots of the frame and most all of the components I have for the bike!

Some of the frame






The handle Bars - which want either replacement or a re-chrome


Brake Levers - which probably will get a W&D smooth out & a polish



The Stem - Which again, will probably ger a W&D smooth out & a polish



Brakes - I don't know what make they are??



Saddle - Again, I can't see a make


Star-X Mag wheels






ANd the rear hub


Last but not least - The Forks, which I don't know wha to do with & hope that you guys can help me out :)


And here you can see the damaged thread

The VW Doc:
Right - So questions out to all you guys and girls!

What should I keep & what should I change to get this bike back to as it should be? Or are there no rules for this stuff??

Usable parts that I shall be keeping and re-using:
Frame - Obviously!
MX Brake levers
Rear & front brakes - MX (I think)
SR Stem (being polished at the moment)
Star-X Mag wheels (although I may ride it more regularly on spoked wheels)

Parts that I am therefore replacing:
Handlebars
Crank
Front chain wheel
Grips
Front forks

So, that leaves
The saddle
Seat Post

With all this in mind, what sorts of makes/manufacturers should I be looking for for parts?
What would have originally been on this bike from new in the way of forks, bars etc, etc?????

Excuse the, what to you guys, are probably silly questions, but I am looking for some guidance & pgoto's of what I should be looking for so I can start collecting parts

Cheers everyone :D

stfc:
This is mine, now with a straight seat post if its any insperation to you!

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