Not another Eddie Fiola GT Pro Performer build *** finally finished ***

[Ady]

Planning on tweaking my first ever build I put together back in 2015. 
It was my first ever effort at the time , was trying to do a Eddie Fiola rep , but too the purists it wasn’t quite there .
So with the knowledge on this great forum it’s finally going to be..(well sort of )

Bit of a odd one personally, the date on this frame was a ‘85 Japan build , one of the first batches to come off the production line .
It’s a very low serial number G500011.
What I know , It was bought as a complete from the USA , imported to U.K. for it to arrive in time for Christmas Day in 1984.(lucky bugger)

(Old pic original owner)


And how I had it originally..




It’s actually my rider so some of the bits like the grips , the tyres especially I won’t be changing to GT stamped tread logo $$$$, but keeping the Odyssey Frequency G tyres which is a great looking old school look tyres which you can actually ride on , but will be 90% there.( but might change if anyone got a rider set GT tyres but I do like the G set )

I been accumulating these certain parts for well over a year now , finally got the one part to complete .

As before some parts I’ve obtained are in a poor condition, and wrong colours .

So planning on refurbished these bits which is the best bit..

It’s going to be a quick build as most of the bits was refurbished back in 2015 .

Here is the original thread ..
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,181990.0.html

A few teaser pics of it before the changes..
















And the man himself..






No health and safety back then (Simon 🤣)

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Some of the bits I am planning on refurbishing..
The cranks are at the chromers..















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[Andyboy77]

Nice one Ady!  I'm looking forward to see what you'll change on that nice banana. I always liked it as it was though. 

[Taipan]

  

[Ady]

Been a busy bee so a quick update..
Had a nice rider set of DX’s off Damo but unfortunately the wrong colour and 1/2 spindle size.



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I had 9/16 spindle set left over from a swop out Set Dx’s previously for my Haro Sport build , but if you are ever stuck , the shimano SX pedals spindle are the same and do the job.



There was a few gold Dx sets available but ..
Some was advertising NOS, well personally some was battered.
Up close the condition of some was very poor with lots of shelf ware, but being a rider I couldn’t justify paying for a NOS set , plus I reckon a little bit of effort I could do better ..

When I removed the caps on close inspection they was gold originally..









The next issue was getting the correct colour gold .
I bought 6 cans with variable shades of gold , which to be honest one can was nothing like it’s colour-way advertised on the tin..


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This above spray Rust-Oleum Metallic brilliant finish colour was shocking and a waste of money looks nothing like the shiny cap so I would avoid this product.
The above pic is what it looks like when painted.
I use it now as a base coat as a shame to waste.
I highly recommend the KT products, do a great job and the colours are spot on and great finish especially the 185 has metallic flakes in the finish , sort of gives you that anno look.

This NOS set below I used as a guide to obtain a match.



I had an old seat clamp which I used as a colour guide .
I must have spray painted this part 8 times till I got the correct colour..





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Till I finally got the correct colour gold funny enough it was actually called gold no. 183
It doesn’t look the same colour in the pic due too the lighting but it was spot on..



Did a very light refurb removing all the scuffs .







All prep for spaying..
Self etch primer three coats in total.







Then the Gold 183 five coats later..
Then three coats of lacquer.
Job done.






Compared too this NOS sets I have seen I think they are spot on match ( some sets I have seen have been much darker see pic below with box the pagoda colour spray 184 is spot on but prefer the lighter colour)




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Next was the Tuf neck seat clamp and skyway pro pads Finns, I had from my stash.
The Tuf neck clamp was NOS from Dave ( Brummie) as always both parts the wrong colour.




All prep again with a light key of wet and dry before applying self etching primer..






Then using this colour sparkling gold 185 ( great product again pics don’t do it justice )



Again 5 coats , 3 coats lacquer.









Up next the Tuf neck chainwheel and power disc
And Tuf neck stem.

I used the same colour paint for all three parts.



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Again all marks removed then a light key for etch primer ..







After..
Pre heated oven then placed inside to cure..








The pics don’t do them justice but they are spot on match.

Gt standers and cranks to follow as one set at the chromers.

[Ady]

Oh..
These arrived today from Del for the Skyway tuffs .
As always top work..

[BMX1973]

Great thread
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Great work
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Great build
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[Ady]

Great thread
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Great work
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Great build
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Thanks bud..

[Cherrypicker]

Haven’t been on for a while, been doing exams. Got to say Ady, those gold Shimbondo’s are (swear box, swear box) awesome 
You got skills, love your work. I’m coming down soon to have a proper look 

[factory pilot]

Awesomeness Ady!!!! Great resto skills .. awesome thread 

[Ady]

Awesomeness Ady!!!! Great resto skills .. awesome thread 

Thanks bud..

Quick update..
Decided to get the correct tyres ..
These puppies arrived today..
GT goodies 

[griff]

 
Just stumbled upon this thread - great work Ady 

[chrisv39]

Great resto skills Ady, love it 

[Ady]

Great resto skills Ady, love it 

Thanks mate..

As your aware I managed to find a great set of correct era original gt winged tyres , they even had there original nibs on in places.




There was a bit of dryness due to age, so decided to make them supple again..
So raided the missus make up room and quick trip to Tesco for polish.
Light clean with hot water to remove any light grime no scrubbing , then left to dry..



First of all I sprayed with the pledge the tread pattern only first , then used a paint brush to push into the tread pattern which also helped removing the excess polish , wiping occasionally the brush with dry clean rag.
(I originally did the first tyre using the Vaseline on the side walls first then the polish but it gets messy as it reacts with the polish so apply polish first )

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Secondly I Applied the Vaseline liberally inside the tyres .
You can see it does lift the dryness inside..
Before ..



After..



Then applied to the side walls ..



Then finally a light coat of polish inside aim inside correctly or it gets messy outside finally leave to dry..



Finally finished





CFC

The great thing about this Vaseline ( apart from the obvious  )
When the tyres are fitted the pressure from the tubes pushes the product through the pores of the side walls which you then just rub in to give you more protection to prevent dryness & cracking over the years.

 



Wheels build up tonight looking good..












 
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[Retrodan72]

Awesome build thread this Ady, the finished bike will reflect this. 

[dancetothedrummersbeat]

I love a good resto thread. It’s looking great 

[Ady]

Well it’s finally finished...
Was waiting on the chromers to finish the redline cranks , and worth the wait as they did a terrific job.
These are not the correct profiles cranks for this build but , redline 401 single pinch full wraps which personally look the part..
Most of everything was fully refurbed by myself which is the best bit ..
Not a carpet queen but my rider..
So fook Facebook keep it 


GT Pro Performer Eddie Fiola Flying Banana

1. 1984 GT Pro Performer Flying Banana rep
2. GT stamped Performer original bars
3. Tuff Neck Pro stem gold
4. Hatta MK-2 headset
5. AME duel rubber Grips
6. Dia Comp tech 3 84 dated levers gold
7. Dia Compe stamped Black 84 dated front & rear brake cables
8. Dia Compe 84 dated gold Mx 1000 front & rear gold Skyway finned brake pads
9. Reissue GT pads set
10. Tuf neck stamped gold seat clamp
11. 4130 GT stamped black layback seatpost
12. Kashimax 84 dated Aero Seat with KSM Allan key seat guts
13. Redline 175 full wraps single pinch 401
14. Redline dimple loose ball bottom bracket
15. Shimano DX 9/16 gold Pedals
16. Tuf neck Power Disc gold
17. Tuf neck 43T machined edge gold chainwheel
18. Izumi stamped gold chain
19. Skyway tuff 2 with shimano chainwheel
20. GT stamped Gt winged logo tyres
21. GT stamped frame standers




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[Ady]

Some pics with its older brother ..
Haro Gen 1 Torker built , the oldest Sport on the Haro register..











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[factory pilot]

What a fantastic thread!!!
Awesome build mate 😎👊
Great photos and words ... cool you’ve got the MD Haro too! What an iconic pair!
These were really the stuff of dreams for us all BITD... love it Ady 

[Ady]

What a fantastic thread!!!
Awesome build mate 😎👊
Great photos and words ... cool you’ve got the MD Haro too! What an iconic pair!
These were really the stuff of dreams for us all BITD... love it Ady 

Thanks mate 

[BMX1973]

Great attention to detail. Glad your going to use it 

[Taipan]

Spot on! fella!    superb attention to detail as always 

 I'd of gone with Dice caps tho there more 80's style lol 

[Andyboy77]

When your started this thread I was wondering what you would do better about it, because it looked ace already.
Now I know.  Hats off Ady!  Great resto skills and a lot of attention to detail mate. I love this a lot.

[Ady]

When your started this thread I was wondering what you would do better about it, because it looked ace already.
Now I know.  Hats off Ady!  Great resto skills and a lot of attention to detail mate. I love this a lot.

Thanks Andy,
Was a labour of love..
When I did this build originally, it was a learning curve at first , using the original bits in need of a refurb.
It had the wrong spider off a 94 Gt and cranks and other little bits.
At the time it was my best effort to get the look of an Eddie rep and was 60% there.
As time past , more involvement and knowledge in this great hobby I decided finally do it correctly.
It took about well over a yr to try and get the correct parts , some , just wasn’t available to the correct colours hence the above thread.

[Taipan]

Saw this in the flesh yesterday the pics don't do it justice  this man deffo has some resto  skills  he also has a load of other quality builds in the making ....and probably the most awesome colour PK Ripper I've ever seen    top build mate 

[MartyC]

Another super resto