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Ammaco Freestyle (?) restoration
deeman:
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--- Quote from: deeman on March 16, 2018, 02:07 PM ---Probably a Koolstyler judging by the equipment on it. Early one too. You will probably be able to tell better when you get it. From memory wasn't the Koolstyler the entry level model? possibly hi- tensile if so..
Are you going to restore it? :daumenhoch:
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I think the Koolstyler was the entry level coming in 2 options, WW and Mag.
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I can remember really wanting a Pro bitd. I seem to remember the WW option in those too, I remember poring over that catalogue for hours looking at specs! :daumenhoch:
docs:
--- Quote from: deeman on March 16, 2018, 02:07 PM ---Probably a Koolstyler judging by the equipment on it. Early one too. You will probably be able to tell better when you get it. From memory wasn't the Koolstyler the entry level model? possibly hi- tensile if so..
Are you going to restore it? :daumenhoch:
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Hoping to restore definitely, repowder coat frame and forks I think to restore original paintwork then try and restore as much of the original stuff I can. Perhaps some annodising will be needed? Appreciate any advice I can take!
deeman:
--- Quote from: docs on March 16, 2018, 09:20 PM ---
--- Quote from: deeman on March 16, 2018, 02:07 PM ---Probably a Koolstyler judging by the equipment on it. Early one too. You will probably be able to tell better when you get it. From memory wasn't the Koolstyler the entry level model? possibly hi- tensile if so..
Are you going to restore it? :daumenhoch:
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Hoping to restore definitely, repowder coat frame and forks I think to restore original paintwork then try and restore as much of the original stuff I can. Perhaps some annodising will be needed? Appreciate any advice I can take!
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Doesn't look like there is any anno on there...
SuperbikeDan is the king of paint and powder when it comes to old bmx frames, there is a gallery of his work in the stickies. He is based in Dagenham, you can either take it to him or post it. Like anything, you get what you pay for. Take it to a local powder firm used to doing garden gates etc at your peril!
Most of the other parts just need a little polish, maybe a rechrome on the bars, but they don't look too bad. Decals are easily available from resident decal man Del. whitewall tyres easily available on ebay....
A few bits may need replacing like bottom bracket, DEFINITELY the seat post! all depends what you want to do with it at the end of the day...ride it...display it etc etc
Feel free to ask any questions...everyone on here will guide you through the restoration... it ain't rocket science, what you end up with depends largely on budget, slightly on taste and predominantly on what you want to use the bike for... :daumenhoch:
docs:
Thanks for the advice. Will be getting it at the end of March and will set about stripping it down. I do have quite a bit of experience working on bikes but not so much restoring parts. You mention that the bottom bracket may need replacing, what would you recommend as a replacement? Would an identical part be available or would folks just go for something generic?
I don’t really want to replace parts with something that doesn’t fit the era of the bike so we can enjoy a display piece as close to the original as possible.
deeman:
--- Quote from: docs on March 17, 2018, 04:58 PM ---Thanks for the advice. Will be getting it at the end of March and will set about stripping it down. I do have quite a bit of experience working on bikes but not so much restoring parts. You mention that the bottom bracket may need replacing, what would you recommend as a replacement? Would an identical part be available or would folks just go for something generic?
I don’t really want to replace parts with something that doesn’t fit the era of the bike so we can enjoy a display piece as close to the original as possible.
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Tbh, a lot of the parts will be fairly generic anyway.....best thing to do us strip it down and work out what you want to restore or replace. The BB might be ok..all depends on how it was stored. Hone of the original parts used would be that difficult or expensive to source. You might want to upgrade for example the seat when you buy a replacement.. :daumenhoch:
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