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Title: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: CustardLips on April 27, 2015, 12:16 PM: Picked this up from a former member called kifte. He assured me he'd had the frame from new and it hadn't been welded even though it looks like it. Apparently he rode for Elf and Curtis bitd... this was his practice bike and he had a pro for racing (he sent me a pic of his pro but think I've deleted it) which was a beauty.

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20131027_204910_zps023083e2.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20131027_204910_zps023083e2.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20131027_205017_zps17eb568e.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20131027_205017_zps17eb568e.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20131027_2052580_zps5f22d0bb.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20131027_2052580_zps5f22d0bb.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20131027_205052_zpsfdec741f.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20131027_205052_zpsfdec741f.jpg.html)

As you can see it's suffered some serious chrome flake from poor storage I presume. Looks like it's been stood on it's rear drops as the corrosion looks like it's started at the head tube and run down the top tube and onto the seat tube.
Got the chrome stripped to reveal what looks like a build up of corrosion on the tubing.

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20150227_014953_zps1352c5b9.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20150227_014953_zps1352c5b9.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20150227_015003_zpsf59fd7e0.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20150227_015003_zpsf59fd7e0.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20150227_015011_zpsd50f1d7e.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20150227_015011_zpsd50f1d7e.jpg.html)

In my non expert opinion it doesn't look like it's been welded and the front and rear drop outs are in excellent nick so not really sure it's seen enough action to have suffered any serious damage let alone a need for a major surgery. Like i said i think it's just a case of being poorly stored. Forks are very lightly scuffed but still in great shape.
Anyway sent some pics to Phil Sawzall who reckons he can tidy it up for me which is where it's on its way to right now then it's off to SBD for powder coat.

I've come across a few pics online of Elf's in sky/baby blue which I'm presuming is a factory colour. This is gonna be a build for my lad and with us being City fans it's gotta be factory colours all the way.

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/post-1065-127159607339_zpse7cb0655.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/post-1065-127159607339_zpse7cb0655.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/Screenshot_2014-12-06-10-17-12-1_zpse64898c8.png) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/Screenshot_2014-12-06-10-17-12-1_zpse64898c8.png.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/da0ff9e78b3e27b39cff8da4aab65b72_zps5005abb8.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/da0ff9e78b3e27b39cff8da4aab65b72_zps5005abb8.jpg.html)

Ordered some new decals from frog about 12 mths ago to be on the safe side. :LolLolLolLol:

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/326-473-large_zps3366f84a.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/326-473-large_zps3366f84a.jpg.html)

Will update as and when... thanks for looking. :daumenhoch:

I've just stripped the forks of their og decals, given em a good polish and applied the new decals.

From this:

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20150428_111359_zpsa3b72203.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20150428_111359_zpsa3b72203.jpg.html)

To this:

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20150428_124327_zps76428c72.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20150428_124327_zps76428c72.jpg.html)

Just waiting for Phil and Dan to work their magic and it'll be ready to build. :)
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: pickle on April 27, 2015, 12:23 PM: cool looking resto there :daumenhoch: :LolLolLolLol: at Frog
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: CustardLips on April 28, 2015, 01:00 PM: Forks update bump. :)
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: MartyC on April 28, 2015, 03:47 PM: Love these, wish I kept mine but needs must! Those forks are the shit too, look great from all angles :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: nosepickben on April 28, 2015, 06:05 PM: That's going to be good. I like the pale blue idea. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: Retrodan72 on April 28, 2015, 07:28 PM: Nice start Nick, your Dennis will love that. :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: CustardLips on April 28, 2015, 07:33 PM: Quote from: Retrodan72 on April 28, 2015, 07:28 PM
Nice start Nick, your Dennis will love that. :4_17_5:
:LolLolLolLol: He will Dan... he decided on the colour so it's all good. :daumenhoch:
He'll only be allowed on it under parental supervision of course. ;D
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: NORTY40 on April 28, 2015, 08:01 PM: Looking forward to seeing how this turns out Nick , liking the colour ( even if it is City Blue) :D
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: CustardLips on April 29, 2015, 12:20 AM: Quote from: NORTY40 on April 28, 2015, 08:01 PM
Looking forward to seeing how this turns out Nick , liking the colour ( even if it is City Blue) :D
With a little Everton blue slung for good measure Joff. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on April 29, 2015, 04:42 AM: Looking great Nick :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: 20to26 on April 29, 2015, 07:43 AM: Going to be sweet
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: NORTY40 on April 29, 2015, 10:45 AM: Quote from: CustardLips on April 29, 2015, 12:20 AM
Quote from: NORTY40 on April 28, 2015, 08:01 PM
Looking forward to seeing how this turns out Nick , liking the colour ( even if it is City Blue) :D
With a little Everton blue slung for good measure Joff. :daumenhoch:

Now your talking , proper Blue :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: Taipan on May 01, 2015, 02:09 PM: love an Elf :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: Andy68 on May 07, 2015, 09:44 PM: Just seen this....... awesome!!

Inspired me more now to get mine done. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: CustardLips on May 16, 2015, 09:26 AM: Quote from: Andy68 on May 07, 2015, 09:44 PM
Just seen this....... awesome!!

Inspired me more now to get mine done. :daumenhoch:
Don't bother Andy... just sell it to me. :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: CustardLips on May 16, 2015, 09:47 AM: Right then... Phil Sawzall has done the business with the frame... even sorting out the slightly crushed brake bridge which i never mentioned before i sent it to him. Nice one Phil. :daumenhoch:

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/IMG_3829_zps18fce2f1.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/IMG_3829_zps18fce2f1.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/IMG_3822_zps74324a03.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/IMG_3822_zps74324a03.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/IMG_3823_zps58d2b450.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/IMG_3823_zps58d2b450.jpg.html)

It's now with SBD waiting for powder. Should be back with me in about 3 weeks.
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on May 17, 2015, 12:55 AM: Nice work Phil, and great thread update Nick 👍
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: Andy68 on May 18, 2015, 10:57 AM: Good old Phil!! :4_17_5:

Looking good buddy :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: pickle on May 20, 2015, 12:14 PM: top stuff, Phil is THE man!! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: MartyC on May 21, 2015, 12:26 PM: Top bombing, is it back from SBD yet? :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: CustardLips on May 22, 2015, 12:22 PM: Quote from: MartyC on May 21, 2015, 12:26 PM
Top bombing, is it back from SBD yet? :LolLolLolLol:

Are we there yet... are we there yet... are we there yet...
No son we won't get there till we get there. :LolLolLolLol:

Coupla weeks yet Marty. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: MartyC on May 22, 2015, 02:38 PM: Quote from: CustardLips on May 22, 2015, 12:22 PM
Quote from: MartyC on May 21, 2015, 12:26 PM
Top bombing, is it back from SBD yet? :LolLolLolLol:

Are we there yet... are we there yet... are we there yet...
No son we won't get there till we get there. :LolLolLolLol:

Coupla weeks yet Marty. :daumenhoch:

Dad :LolLolLolLol:

Pics as soon as you get, love these frames and love those forks too!
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: CustardLips on June 09, 2015, 01:59 PM: The frame has arrived home today from SBD. As you can see Phil Sawzall has done a supreme job of tiding the front end and Dan's done an equally supreme job of tbe powder.

Excellent work fellas. :4_17_5:

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20150609_125527_zpsee9b5d0b.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20150609_125527_zpsee9b5d0b.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20150609_125541_zps1cecfc96.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20150609_125541_zps1cecfc96.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20150609_125734_zps49231db2.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20150609_125734_zps49231db2.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20150609_125753_zpsb3a2793b.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20150609_125753_zpsb3a2793b.jpg.html)

Time to build it now. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: Mikku on June 09, 2015, 03:30 PM: Looking good, and I'm not a City fan! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: NORTY40 on June 09, 2015, 03:38 PM: Very nice Nick ....... and im not a City fan either , at least it's a shade of Blue :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: Andy68 on June 09, 2015, 03:46 PM: :4_17_5: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: CustardLips on June 09, 2015, 04:15 PM: Ready for building. :daumenhoch:

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20150609_142436_zps60995223.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20150609_142436_zps60995223.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20150609_142722_zps7189d965.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20150609_142722_zps7189d965.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20150609_142456_zps339e06c7.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20150609_142456_zps339e06c7.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20150609_142446_zpsbe650a0e.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20150609_142446_zpsbe650a0e.jpg.html)

Thanks again to Phil and Dan. :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: Andy68 on June 09, 2015, 04:18 PM: Sweeeeeeeeeet!!! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: hokuspokus74 on June 09, 2015, 04:31 PM: Looks the dogs danglies very nice,what year is the F&F,ive one but has a ding in the top tube were a f&f fell of the rafters in the garage and landed on it ffs.
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: monkian on June 09, 2015, 04:37 PM: Nice work. That's looking sweet 8) :daumenhoch:
Who did you get or how did you strip the old chrome?
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: CustardLips on June 09, 2015, 04:45 PM: Quote from: hokuspokus74 on June 09, 2015, 04:31 PM
Looks the dogs danglies very nice,what year is the F&F,ive one but has a ding in the top tube were a f&f fell of the rafters in the garage and landed on it ffs.

It's a 1988... what year is yours ?
Get a pic up mate... lets have a look. :daumenhoch:

Quote from: monkian on June 09, 2015, 04:37 PM
Nice work. That's looking sweet 8) :daumenhoch:
Who did you get or how did you strip the old chrome?

Got it stripped at Leigh Metal Polishers in Swinton, Mcr. I could be wrong but i think they use caustic soda Paul. :daumenhoch:

Thanks for comments chaps... appreciated. ;)
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: monkian on June 09, 2015, 04:48 PM: Cool, thanks Nick 8) :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: NORTY40 on June 09, 2015, 04:54 PM: You don't hang about Nick !! Even better with the decals on :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: CustardLips on June 09, 2015, 05:03 PM: Quote from: NORTY40 on June 09, 2015, 04:54 PM
You don't hang about Nick !! Even better with the decals on :coolsmiley:
It's as good as built Joff. :LolLolLolLol:

Just waiting for the seat clamp now. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto
Post by: pickle on June 09, 2015, 05:19 PM: Loving that! Looks superb!
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: Jaymz on June 09, 2015, 08:48 PM: Come on get it built
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: In2bmx on June 09, 2015, 09:07 PM: Looking good Nick ... Get it finished :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: griff on June 09, 2015, 09:34 PM: Lovely Nick :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: Retrodan72 on June 09, 2015, 09:37 PM: Nice work from the lads on this Nick, it's all we expect from those guys though.

It will be a cracker when built. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: Gish on June 09, 2015, 09:48 PM: Looks proper pucka that Nick lad :daumenhoch:

Shame you didn't choose a proper colour like Red :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: CustardLips on June 09, 2015, 10:10 PM: :LolLolLolLol: Don't be silly Paul. :crazy2:

Just waiting for a seat clamp getting re-ano'ed by anodiser_chick to finish it off chaps. :daumenhoch:

Thanks again all. :)
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: Bfellows on June 09, 2015, 10:15 PM: Classic colour combo ;) spot on fella!
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: HUTCHMAN on June 09, 2015, 10:18 PM: looks the nuts !! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: nosepickben on June 10, 2015, 05:12 AM: Lovely, lovely frameset. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: oldschoolace on June 10, 2015, 08:51 AM: Cant go wrong with a city blue frame, looks ace :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: MartyC on June 11, 2015, 05:39 AM: Love it, looks ace :smitten:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: CustardLips on June 11, 2015, 08:55 PM: Quote from: MartyC on June 11, 2015, 05:39 AM
Love it, looks ace :smitten:
Here's a shot of the forks for you Marty. :daumenhoch:

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20150609_142745_zps53e614fa.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20150609_142745_zps53e614fa.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: MartyC on June 13, 2015, 11:07 AM: Quote from: CustardLips on June 11, 2015, 08:55 PM
Quote from: MartyC on June 11, 2015, 05:39 AM
Love it, looks ace :smitten:
Here's a shot of the forks for you Marty. :daumenhoch:

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20150609_142745_zps53e614fa.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20150609_142745_zps53e614fa.jpg.html)

They just look the business :smitten:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: CustardLips on June 26, 2015, 08:28 PM: Now built. :daumenhoch:

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q565/CustardLips/BMX/20150620_113218_zpse45a3498.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/CustardLips/media/BMX/20150620_113218_zpse45a3498.jpg.html)

More pics here :

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,182837.0.html
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: Badbaldie on June 26, 2015, 09:36 PM: :coolsmiley: awsum Nick :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on June 26, 2015, 11:42 PM: Looks great all finished Nick. Love those skinny rims/tyres. What size are the tyres?
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: In2bmx on June 27, 2015, 12:04 AM: love this bike ... And great to see your lad riding it at Blackpool .. :4_17_5:

It looked and was the fastest bike there . :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: MartyC on June 27, 2015, 06:31 AM: Looks great, can't beat a one piece crank for proper old school looks :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Elf frame resto ☆Finished☆
Post by: oldtired on June 27, 2015, 09:15 AM: :4_17_5: v nice that custard :daumenhoch: