Author Topic: DP Firebird Delta II - 1st project. (Read 5956 times)

rotorist · « **on:** April 06, 2014, 12:37 PM »

This is my first BMX build since the 80's.

Last summer I posted a "Wanted" ad on Retrobike.com for a delta II frame & fork or full bike, to my surprise

I had a response and within a couple of weeks made a trip to Suffolk to pick it up. Having now collected most of the components for the build I stripped it down last night, chuffed that nothing was seized

Here it is:

rodriguez · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2014, 01:27 PM »

Looks like a very tidy frame set

Gizmo · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2014, 08:06 PM »

Liking that too

what colour parts you going for on it ?

BMX1973 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2014, 08:11 PM »

Looks in good nic that

rotorist · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2014, 08:44 PM »

Cheers for positive comments guys.

Quote from: Gizmo on April 06, 2014, 08:06 PM

Liking that too what colour parts you going for on it ?

I am going to change the decals to the earlier black and gold ones and then will be using black components including Skyway Tuff II's.

Unsure though of tires, I quite like the idea of completely black ones but most from the 83-85 era seem to be skin wall, any thoughts as to what might work?

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2014, 08:55 PM »

Remember having some Michelin all black tyres, like the Raleigh shopper white walls but all black, got some pics somewhere of em on my bike

brettypeeps · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2014, 08:59 PM »

This was my Take on the Delta 2

You have a great start there and I am looking forward to seeing her mature

nosepickben · « **Reply #7 on:** April 06, 2014, 10:05 PM »

That's a great frame. Really nice tubes. I think it would look well just black and silver.

insectbones · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2014, 06:33 AM »

Quote from: nosepickben on April 06, 2014, 10:05 PM

That's a great frame. Really nice tubes. I think it would look well just black and silver.

What he said

rotorist · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2014, 09:17 PM »

Quote from: brettypeeps on April 06, 2014, 08:59 PM

This was my Take on the Delta 2

Very nice Brett, some great gear on yours, do you still have it?

Stickers removed from mine today and head set swapped for an Epoch Mori. Not in too much of a hurry though as I have yet to source the tyres, chain and a crank.

Thanks for the positive feedback on the proposed silver/black color scheme .

brettypeeps · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2014, 09:19 PM »

Yes I still have it. It now has genuine CWs on her though. Still all shiny and never ridden

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rotorist · « **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2014, 09:32 PM »

Mine too will have original CW's (or so the tatty stickers say), they were one of the few parts on it when I bought it that will be staying, will post up a picture of it in it's former guise tomorrow.

Good to hear it is still spanking. In two minds myself as to whether to ride it or stare at it......probably end up doing both!

rotorist · « **Reply #12 on:** April 08, 2014, 07:10 PM »

This is how it looked when I bought it (although had no grips so I initially put some MTB ones on)

Of these parts I will be using the frame & forks, CW bars and the spider, may have to use the crank if I have not sourced a decent one-piece in time.

rotorist · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2014, 10:21 PM »

Progress to date:

Didn't want to use a flash as the chrome is far from perfection! That is not to say I am not happy with how things are going so far

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 19, 2014, 10:35 PM »

Looks lovely mate, chrome looks good, and it looks much better with those decals.

CustardLips · « **Reply #15 on:** April 20, 2014, 02:36 AM »

Nowt wrong with that chrome for a 30 yr old f&f.

Looking good.

Glynnyboy · « **Reply #16 on:** April 20, 2014, 11:41 AM »

Very nice mate.
I remember seeing one posted with tuffs a few year ago. I can't remember what site it was on but it looked pretty good actually.
I think the black tyres would make it out of era with them been a late 70's or new school thing.
Obviously what ever makes you happy is best.

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #17 on:** April 20, 2014, 11:48 AM »

I remember this ride, tried to buy it but seller wanted to much

Looked as it would clean up sweet - and it looks the nuts now with the new decals

rotorist · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2014, 08:00 PM »

Cheers guys, pleased you like it.

Quote from: Glynnyboy on April 20, 2014, 11:41 AM

I think the black tyres would've make it out of era with them been a late 70's or new school thing.
Obviously what ever makes you happy is best.

Been considering this one too and have reached the conclusion that tan wall is the way to go. I am going to ride this one so have gone for re-issue comp 3's (fat/thin). The bike's components will be a mix of NOS, survivor and some reproduction gear.

rotorist · « **Reply #19 on:** July 04, 2015, 04:47 PM »

I meant to post up pictures some time ago (summer 2014), but once the build was complete I lost my way a little......

Here are a few of snaps:

DSC03565 by rotorist, on Flickr

DSC03564 by rotorist, on Flickr

DSC_0027 by rotorist, on Flickr

DSC_0017 by rotorist, on Flickr

CustardLips · « **Reply #20 on:** July 04, 2015, 05:58 PM »

Nice build... gets a big yes yes from me.

The snake post gets a big no no tho I'm afraid.

pickle · « **Reply #21 on:** July 04, 2015, 08:47 PM »

Very nice is that mate

Have to agree on the snake post though $:-\$

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 04, 2015, 09:38 PM »

Yes indeed, a sweet build, but agreed on the post, needs a straight one.

griff · « **Reply #23 on:** July 04, 2015, 10:21 PM »

I put one of those seats on my first build
Soon swapped it out though

griff · « **Reply #24 on:** July 04, 2015, 10:22 PM »

Nice bike by the way

Author Topic: DP Firebird Delta II - 1st project. (Read 5956 times)

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