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Offline Jaymz

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #25 on: July 05, 2015, 08:22 PM »
I've got a UK stem, Handmade in the UK by my own fair hands

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #26 on: July 05, 2015, 08:52 PM »
I was down for one of these, but kinda went tits up  ::)

Looks fookin ace John  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #27 on: July 05, 2015, 10:56 PM »
Very nice.  :coolsmiley: That welding is 1st Class.  :4_17_5:

What colour are you going?  :daumenhoch:

I'm not ;)
I'm just going to get the dark stuff off the tubes with fine emery cloth, then maybe a very gentle polish with peek before it goes to SBD for a clear coat. I've seen some great examples of these painted up, but I really wanted to show off Brian's work, even Mrs Griff thinks it looks like jewellery! The parts I've got going on it are all silver / chrome with black seat/grips/tyres (the only tiny bit of colour is on the OG decals)

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #28 on: July 05, 2015, 11:03 PM »
I've got a UK stem, Handmade in the UK by my own fair hands

I remember that from the build thread (& the 'things you'd never sell' thread)  :teef:

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #29 on: July 06, 2015, 07:49 AM »
Awesome Griff. Can't wait to see this built .

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #30 on: July 06, 2015, 07:52 PM »
Nice.  :) Is it just a clear coat of lacquer from SBD you are going for?  :daumenhoch:

Very nice.  :coolsmiley: That welding is 1st Class.  :4_17_5:

What colour are you going?  :daumenhoch:

I'm not ;)
I'm just going to get the dark stuff off the tubes with fine emery cloth, then maybe a very gentle polish with peek before it goes to SBD for a clear coat. I've seen some great examples of these painted up, but I really wanted to show off Brian's work, even Mrs Griff thinks it looks like jewellery! The parts I've got going on it are all silver / chrome with black seat/grips/tyres (the only tiny bit of colour is on the OG decals)

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #31 on: July 06, 2015, 07:57 PM »
Wow! Missed this thread mate, that is an awesome bit of kit!

Really looking forward to seeing it built, hope you've lined up some choice parts!  :4_17_5:
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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #32 on: July 06, 2015, 08:28 PM »
Wow! Missed this thread mate, that is an awesome bit of kit!

Really looking forward to seeing it built, hope you've lined up some choice parts!  :4_17_5:

Thanks dear

I wanted to get as many  :Great_Britain: bits as I could, but being realistic not 100%
Got everything sorted, just waiting on a few bits to arrive and got some others to restore
Nothing super expensive parts wise but have put some thought into how I think it will look - just hope it works out ;)

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #33 on: July 06, 2015, 08:32 PM »
You going for the super duper golf trophy clear ???
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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #34 on: July 06, 2015, 08:34 PM »
You going for the super duper golf trophy clear ???

Just clear, as in transparent - no candy colours etc
What's golf trophy clear?

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #35 on: July 06, 2015, 08:38 PM »
You going for the super duper golf trophy clear ???

Just clear, as in transparent - no candy colours etc
What's golf trophy clear?

Super glossy clear Dan used on the rider cup trophies  :teef:
WANTED : 1" freestyle forks, uglier the better

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #36 on: July 06, 2015, 10:45 PM »
Sounds good to me  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #37 on: July 07, 2015, 08:37 AM »
That is truly gorgeous Griffster.... The quality is incredible .. Simply stunning... As for the Bottom Bracket ...  "wantit"
Good job your user name isn't  dance to the drummers beat
 :LolLolLolLol:!!!
« Last Edit: July 07, 2015, 10:08 AM by factory pilot »
"Knowledge is the acceptance of ones own ignorance." Socrates 399BC

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #38 on: July 07, 2015, 09:07 AM »
Good job your user name isn't 

Isn't what Ant?

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #39 on: July 07, 2015, 10:08 AM »
It's there now Griff!  :D
"Knowledge is the acceptance of ones own ignorance." Socrates 399BC

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #40 on: July 07, 2015, 11:20 AM »
Lush that is... proper lush.
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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #41 on: July 12, 2015, 09:02 AM »
Lovely Griff :daumenhoch:
I saw a clear coat at MK last year, best cruiser I've seen by far ;)

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #42 on: July 15, 2015, 10:06 PM »
Little update!
Made a start at cleaning up the frame tonight with some emery tape. Not quite finished but got a fair bit done before it got too dark (& before I'd taken all the skin off the side of my thumb :teef: )

Once I'm happy will have a go with the Peek before it goes off to SBD  :daumenhoch:



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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #43 on: July 15, 2015, 10:17 PM »
looking good  :daumenhoch:  ... could always get me Dremmell on it  !!   >:D

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #44 on: July 16, 2015, 08:46 AM »
Can't wait to see this finished mate  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #45 on: July 16, 2015, 06:29 PM »
Make sure wth Dan that it's ok to use peek otherwise he maybe swearing a bit when he coats it :daumenhoch:

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #46 on: July 16, 2015, 09:17 PM »
^^^^^^^^ what snoopy said
Try some fine scotchbrite pads to bring it up Griff  :teef:
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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #47 on: July 16, 2015, 09:33 PM »
Thanks for the heads up gents
Sent a message to Dan and he's advised against any kind of polish

Tbh should be plenty shiny enough (I only really want the black crap off the tubes)

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #48 on: July 21, 2015, 02:46 AM »
I look forward to seeing this one built  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
« Reply #49 on: July 23, 2015, 11:19 PM »
Little update for those not on FB, for some reason photo bucket is playing up tonight  :tickedoff:

Had these photos sent over by SBD, buzzing to fook  :smitten:

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