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Redline Proline II

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kowalski:
hey gremlin, i have just bought a pl11 or pl20 f+f from the states its got no decals but fame number is rc 09858, it hasnt arrived yet so i cant see if it has the same gusset as yours, the seller says its an 83, and by the pics the chrome looks slightly neater than yours, i am new to this resto lark so can you please im me to see how much you paid for yours( hope i wasnt ripped off) and who you are using to powder coat, also where can i get a og spec list or catalog parts list for an exact rebuild? regards

Trev:
for powdercoating see SuperBikeDan. the best powdercoater in the business...  :daumenhoch:

GREMLIN:
I've had a good go at trying to polish up the chrome on the frame and forks now. Not looking good at all. In a lot of places there's just a matt finish to it. Looks as tho someone in the past has tried polishing it to within an inch of it's life. With 500 grit !!!.   ??? Also the chrome on the fork drop is just peeling away. I've been picking it off with my thumb nail. There's no damage/cracks underneath it. It looks as tho someone has just tightened a wheel nut onto it without using a washer.  :knuppel2: Luckily it has just ripped the chrome off instead of marking the drops.

So it comes down to how i'm going to have it refinished...
The 1st option is to have it powdered in white by SuperBikeDan. Which is easier, quicker, cheaper, and also will give the set a fresh makeover. Plus be an excellent job might i add  ;)
Or 2nd have it stripped and rechromed. Which is expensive and time consuming. Plus finding someone who'll do a spot on job.  :-\
I suppose there's a 3rd choice. But leaving as is and applying a new decal set before building it up really isn't an option. Where the finish is so dull and hazy.  :(
To be honest i'm leaning now towards having it rechromed. Yesterday i was sure i'd be having it powdered. But now i've spent 24 hours pawing over it i've fallen for seeing it in gleaming new chrome... Like it should be.  ;)

As far as the seat stay gusset goes. I'm happy knowing there are a few more PL20's out there with it in place. It's cool too that my frame is that bit different to most others of the same model. A bit of a difference straight from the factory.  8)

As for the build. I can see it as...              Redline Proline II frame and forks,
                                                          Redline 401 flight cranks, with 44t polished bubble script chainring,
                                                          Tioga beartrap II chrome headset,
                                                          Tuf neck polished stem,
                                                          Redline Proline pro sized v-bars,
                                                          Kashimax aero saddle,
                                                          Polished araya 7x rims, Suntour large flange hubs in red with red nipples,
                                                          D.c 1000 caliper in black for the rear, and D.c tech III lever in black,
                                                          Suntour XcII pedals,
                                                          Rainbow label comp III's in black.
                                                          Plus a few other bits 'n' bobs. But that's the bulk of it.  :D

I payed £155 for mine kowalski m8.  To inc frame , forks, and nos Tioga bear trap II headset in chrome. I don't actually know their worth. I've always thought of having a Redline as a project, but never did any searching around to find out general prices. I was actually on the hunt to buy a Kuwahara E.T or a Skyway Xl T.a in white when i came across the auction for the Pl20. I thought the buy it now seemed like half a bargain and the rest is history.
Some of the other lads are far more informed about this subject m8. I'm on a steady learning curve. Any of them will answer questions happily.  ;)

Thanx for all the info lads. Keep it all coming and i'll be keeping the questions flowing too.  God i love my PL   :smitten:    Gav.
                                                                       
                                                                           
                                                                       

DR VINOAH:
grem
that reads as one ace set up
not being nosey but how much of that gear off the list have you got
bar the headset

i may be able to help :daumenhoch:

GREMLIN:
So far in my grand plan i have...  Headset, wheels, XcII's, frame and forks  :2funny:.  Gonna be a long build Steve.    G   :daumenhoch:

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