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1985 GT Pro Series
Retrodan72:
Ok, another itch is getting scratched. This is another one to tick off from the wish list.
I sold a Burner I had partially built so decided that a new build was in order. BBag had this up for a good price and said that the chrome was peeling in places, so I took a punt on it anyway with the plan to powder coat it.
The chrome as you can see on the main tubes is fairly good, but there's a few nasty areas, which BBag had said.
So going with the powder coat route, I chatted with the legend that is SBD, and he said he'd happily powder it, but said that potentially the chrome could peel further and damage Dan's work.
So I got in touch with a few chromers, and even got quoted for a rechrome, which was between £250-£300. So with Dan's advice, the frame and forks were boxed up and sent to Niphos Metal Finishing in Crewe for stripping at a cost of £50.
I've instructed these guys at Niphos to send straight to Dan for gloss black powder once done, so in the meantime, I've been collecting parts for it.
Sent while strangling Kojak from my iPhone
Howser:
A shame the chrome was too gone in parts to keep as a survivor but a great call on the black and really looking forward to seeing this built up Dan. :daumenhoch:
Retrodan72:
--- Quote from: Howser on May 04, 2014, 06:22 PM ---A shame the chrome was too gone in parts to keep as a survivor but a great call on the black and really looking forward to seeing this built up Dan. :daumenhoch:
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Cheers Doug, I know, survivors are really cool IMO, but this is too far gone. I got 4 chrome race bikes already, so wanted to take a different turn.
Howser:
And it's nice too have a choice of your own colour aswell. The spokes are ready to be posted on Tuesday - I'll pm you when they're on their way :daumenhoch:
Retrodan72:
--- Quote from: Howser on May 04, 2014, 06:35 PM ---And it's nice too have a choice of your own colour aswell. The spokes are ready to be posted on Tuesday - I'll pm you when they're on their way :daumenhoch:
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No rush Bro. ;)
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