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Title: Restored Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: Macmania on June 11, 2010, 04:18 PM: As some of you know I love GT race bikes and wanted an Expert to go with my 3 GT Pro's. So when this came up a few weeks ago I jumped at the chance. The chrome was pretty much shot but it was an honest frameset with un-drilled forks so I thought definitely one for the collection. I originally thought that I would have it powdered and then put it up on a display shelf, but I just couldn't stop myself from building it up. Big thanks to Dan for the powder, Del for the decals and Steve for the pads. Hope you like it :)

Parts List
83 GT Expert Frame and Forks (un-drilled)
GT Expert Bars
GT Seat Post
Beartrap II Headset
SR MS-422 Stem
AME Grips
Dia Compe MX900 Brake with Tech III Lever
KKT Lightning Pedals
Kashimax MX Seat
Dia Compe MX Seat Clamp
Izumi Chain
Redline Bubble Font Chainwheel
Redline 401 Flight Cranks (180) Single Pinch Full Wrap
UKAI Speedline Wheels
Tioga Comp III's
Uni Turbo Number Plate
Repro Pad Set

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Title: Re: Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: Darren Wood on June 11, 2010, 04:25 PM: As always Nathan a FIRST CLASS build mate :4_17_5:

WOODY :)
Title: Re: Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: martylaa on June 11, 2010, 04:26 PM: very nice nath, see ya tomorrow
Title: Re: Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: Haro82 on June 11, 2010, 04:33 PM: That is really nice. :4_17_5:

I was going to build up an expert as a replica of my bike from BITD and bought one of someone cos they said it was an expert, only when it arrived it was a pro ??? So my replica is not really a replica :crazy2: At least I can ride it though.
Title: Re: Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: daz bmx it! on June 11, 2010, 05:01 PM: Nice :coolsmiley: good spec to :daumenhoch:
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Post by: bobafett on June 11, 2010, 05:44 PM: Another nice build Nath :daumenhoch:
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Post by: slurp on June 11, 2010, 05:45 PM: Your builds are among the finest on this site mate.

Top notch.
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Post by: pickle on June 11, 2010, 05:50 PM: thats nice is that :coolsmiley:
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Post by: telelogic on June 11, 2010, 06:10 PM: what a lovely thing :smitten:
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Post by: animal on June 11, 2010, 06:17 PM: Very nice that love a black GT
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Post by: monkian on June 11, 2010, 06:36 PM: Very nice work again Nath 8) :daumenhoch:
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Post by: NORTY40 on June 11, 2010, 08:04 PM: Another nice one Nath to add to the ever increasing collection :D :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Restored Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: HUTCHMAN on June 11, 2010, 08:14 PM: sweet looking build,nice colour combo. Out of curiosity,whats the bottom bracket set(cups /bearings)?
Title: Re: Restored Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: In2 bmx on June 11, 2010, 08:16 PM: Mint that Nath. :smitten: where the fook do you find all these nicey minty parts? :-\ . Let me know when it's for sale. :daumenhoch: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Restored Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: markyp on June 11, 2010, 09:54 PM: nath that is one of the nicest gt's ive ever seen,the black and gold looks a treat,its like a breath of fresh air! :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: Restored Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: waza04 on June 12, 2010, 02:37 PM: thats a beauty mate.... nice parts to! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Restored Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: superbikedan on June 12, 2010, 09:27 PM: nath i know the chrome wasnt too good on that frame but still an

amazing build, your bikes are the nuts mate :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Restored Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: Daletsunami on June 13, 2010, 12:56 PM: That's a stunner mate, you do turn out some very nice builds :smitten:
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Post by: trasher on June 13, 2010, 07:55 PM: got to love a gt nath ,,nice build dude :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Restored Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: Macmania on June 13, 2010, 09:14 PM: Really enjoyed this build and doing something a little different. Thanks for all the comments guys, glad you like her :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Restored Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: markyp on June 13, 2010, 09:23 PM: whens the next one rolling off the production line nath??
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Post by: mark 2 on June 13, 2010, 09:31 PM
Title: Re: Restored Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: Macmania on June 13, 2010, 09:54 PM: Quote from: markyp on June 13, 2010, 09:23 PM
whens the next one rolling off the production line nath??

Hopefully another one at the end of the month ::)
Title: Re: Restored Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: Mattdub on June 14, 2010, 08:25 AM: Lookin' good :daumenhoch:
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Post by: baldbmxer on June 14, 2010, 03:39 PM: Sweet little GT build Nathan :daumenhoch: love the gold Ukai's against the black :coolsmiley:

The plate is a later UNI Turbo, the earlier ones that Radman sells would be better suited/period correct ;)
Title: Re: Restored Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: 20to26 on June 15, 2010, 10:44 AM: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
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Post by: lucky1 on June 15, 2010, 08:59 PM: Very Nice :4_17_5:
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Post by: double chevron on June 15, 2010, 09:03 PM: Another superb specimen in your stable Nath, very very nice :angel:
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Post by: martylaa on June 15, 2010, 09:07 PM: another cracker, i'm looking forward to the next one Nathan :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Restored Little 83 GT Expert.
Post by: 20to26 on June 16, 2010, 10:45 AM: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: