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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: chichi on September 12, 2010, 07:57 AM

Title: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: chichi on September 12, 2010, 07:57 AM

This has been a long time coming. It was great to show this one at Roberto's show and shine in Brisbane Australia, The guys thought that Brian's work has great style and quality.  :Great_Britain: :4_17_5:

1984 Curtis Pro F&F's rechromed in the UK.
Curtis Pro bars.
Sugino 400 flights rechromed, with custom decals.
Sugino nos chain ring & BB.
NOX Dx peds (yes they did cost me).
KMC chain, yes constructed by myself from a blue one and a yellow one.
Nos Ukai rims laced to Suze sealed hubs including custom decals.
Nos Tioga comp III tyres, still has release powder on them, (I bet customs love me LOL).
Nos 16t Shimano freewheel.
Minty Mx 1000's with tech III, custom decals & Tioga lever covers.
Nos Diacompe MX seat clamp.
Nos Oddy seat post.
Nos Kashimax seat.
Nos Oakley B1B grips.
Nos Tange 125LP headset with Suntour head lock.
Repop pads.

Many thanks to  Dazbmx for the F&Fs. A big shout out to Gashead, Del & thanks to those who helped me out.

More of my Curtis collection coming soon
The Freestyler will be in the tech section later this week.  :daumenhoch:


(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/pp267/nevje_photos/Finished%20Curtis%20Pro/curtisprobotmmain.jpg)
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/pp267/nevje_photos/Finished%20Curtis%20Pro/curtisprobotmpossible.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/pp267/nevje_photos/Finished%20Curtis%20Pro/curtisprobythebay026.jpg)
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/pp267/nevje_photos/Finished%20Curtis%20Pro/curtisprobythebay042.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/pp267/nevje_photos/Finished%20Curtis%20Pro/curtisprobythebay045.jpg)
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/pp267/nevje_photos/Finished%20Curtis%20Pro/curtisprobythebay028.jpg)

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: donkeybambam on September 12, 2010, 08:23 AM

 :smitten: Backdrop unreal too.

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: snav69 on September 12, 2010, 09:15 AM

Stunning Build  :smitten:
Well Done  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: Gashead on September 12, 2010, 09:36 AM

Ooooooh very sweet ! Bit of a GT feel to it !


Stunning  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: MartyC on September 12, 2010, 09:39 AM

Nice build, love the mix of components and the nice little touches like the yellow DC brake decal  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: In2 bmx on September 12, 2010, 11:37 AM

Stunning build   :smitten:  :4_17_5: 

Great shots too .. :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: curtispro on September 12, 2010, 11:57 AM

Very, very, very nice indeed  :4_17_5: if mine tuns out half as nice as that I will be happy :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: markyp on September 12, 2010, 12:39 PM

absolute perfection!! love oz too,you lucky fooker :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: Steve P on September 12, 2010, 12:46 PM

Very, very nice ... loving the colour mix !! Top stuff  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: currio on September 12, 2010, 01:07 PM

Wow, lovely build, like all the little touches, chain, custom decals etc  :daumenhoch:
Stunning mate, like the backdrop too

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: rollin72 on September 12, 2010, 02:54 PM

sweet as a nut mate, great pictures, nice1 :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: spyderpit13 on September 12, 2010, 03:12 PM

top notch build fela, great place too.... :daumenhoch: where is it by the way....?

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: sawzall on September 12, 2010, 03:15 PM

great build mate :Great_Britain:

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: Brandy Truffle on September 12, 2010, 03:46 PM

Brian Curtis must get a real nice warm feeling inside every time he see's one of his babies brought back to life in such stunning fashion.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: HUTCHMAN on September 12, 2010, 03:50 PM

nice colour co-ordination,looks good,right down to the crank decals.

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: SteveD on September 12, 2010, 04:39 PM

well worth the wait  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: bobafett on September 12, 2010, 07:05 PM

Love it  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: trasher on September 12, 2010, 07:53 PM

That Is the dogs bollox mate  :Great_Britain:

I was waiting to see your Curtis builds mate
Then you moved to oz
Isn't the freestyler candy blue  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: chichi on September 13, 2010, 12:28 PM

Thanks for all the good feed back guys.

The pictures were taken in Sandgate Brisbane.

Thanks Nick, I have always like the GT yellow and blue combo.

Yeah, a big thanks to Del, I am very happy with the decals.

Cheers Steve, hope ya well.

Hey the gay pensioner, you will have to come to OZ to see them in the flesh. Also I really like ya black pro, esp the headset decal  :daumenhoch:

Yes the Candy blue freestyler is finished, it's sat here in the lounge.. yes the good lady just puts up with it now LOL.
I will get some pic's done this weekend & post asap.

Then it's time to start on the 24" Curtis....   :4_17_5: :Great_Britain:

Cheers again peeps  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: Glynnyboy on September 13, 2010, 12:51 PM

Great attention to detail. Quality  :smitten:

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: daz bmx it! on September 13, 2010, 01:06 PM

Top Notch Nev! :4_17_5: hope your doing well bud :daumenhoch:

PS...And no I'm not jealous of your bikes,your weather or your lifestyle :yahoo_silent:   ;) :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: NORTY40 on September 13, 2010, 02:20 PM

Stunning build mate  :4_17_5:

Love the colour combo and all the little custom touches  8)

That chain is just mental though  :shocked:  :D   How long did that take to do ?

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: moochalargo on September 13, 2010, 10:14 PM

Stunning!

Title: Re: 1984 Curtis Pro finally finished
Post by: Mattdub on September 15, 2010, 01:52 PM

Nice attention to detail  :daumenhoch: