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Title: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: crazycraig on April 11, 2011, 09:28 AM: I have started work on rebuilding my VDC as i now have all the parts . Its a chrome one and is pretty shot . I was going to have it rechromed but keep hearing of all the horror stories . question is

What other colours did they come in ???? ??
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: Mattdub on April 11, 2011, 09:39 AM: Quote from: CRAZYPAVING on April 11, 2011, 09:28 AM
I have started work on rebuilding my VDC as i now have all the parts . Its a chrome one and is pretty shot . I was going to have it rechromed but keep hearing of all the horror stories . question is

What other colours did they come in ???? ??

Eh up Craig ;) , don't remember ever seeing one bitd that was'nt chrome tbh ( actually physically seeing one , not a mag ad ) .
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: Dark Diggler on April 11, 2011, 09:40 AM: http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/vdc/46029
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: Mattdub on April 11, 2011, 09:44 AM: Quote from: Dark Diggler on April 11, 2011, 09:40 AM
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/vdc/46029

Re-painted ;)

Ray ( flanelcamel ) may know a bit more ref OG colours/finishes , also a couple on here are in touch with Voris Dixon , he'd know ;)
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: crazycraig on April 11, 2011, 09:45 AM: I was kinda liking this colour scheme

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c73/craigtheman/BestCruiser07.jpg)
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: AKGOFF on April 11, 2011, 10:38 AM: White on chrome looks nice or candy blue ff and bars and chrome or White parts :daumenhoch:
Cheers
Adam
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: mark 2 on April 11, 2011, 10:47 AM: This one winks at me :-*

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/f99/RVATO/WhiteChanga.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/f99/RVATO/WhtCHANGA.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/f99/RVATO/WhtCHANGASST.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/f99/RVATO/WhiteChanga2.jpg)
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: meticulous on April 11, 2011, 01:36 PM: i so very nearly did mine white after seeing that white one, but thought it would be a shame as the chrome was too good.

but thats how i would do it if the steel is beyond a chrome job!
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: crazycraig on April 11, 2011, 02:10 PM: I dont think this is bad boy is beyond in fact the chrome is pretty good apart from peeling on the rear stays ............ I dont fancy a rechrome as most of them turn out shite and no 2 jobs are the same
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: Redline on April 11, 2011, 02:21 PM: Dude... if ya have the money, I'd go with chrome all day long as it just looks classy.... a paint job would be a kop out imo.

Do some research into a good chromers, get the job done right and you'll never look back man :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: crazycraig on April 11, 2011, 02:25 PM: Quote from: cheekythirtysix on April 11, 2011, 02:21 PM
Dude... if ya have the money, I'd go with chrome all day long as it just looks classy.... a paint job would be a kop out imo.

Do some research into a good chromers, get the job done right and you'll never look back man :daumenhoch:
Do you know any ? Your right about the cop out but im worried of paying big bucks and not being happy . I would prefer chrome all day long .
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: LENNY-LENTINI on April 11, 2011, 02:41 PM: I can remember seeing Charlie Reynolds (remember him?) at some indoor race at earls court Bitd ridin a Gorilla.

Him and Andy Ruffell were jumping over this massive wooden table top and Charlie was Table 360'ing it at about 5 foot.

it was white frame with white forks and bars then all chrome and black bits and chrome wheels and tan wall tyres.

It looked fckn mint. Charlie had proper Flow and was a team rider for hotwheels so I'm assuming the gorilla came in white.

Keep the faith.L
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: meticulous on April 11, 2011, 02:45 PM: you just have to grill it into them like i did that you want a near perfect job, let them know the value of the frame to give them some idea what they are repairing, i and they never mentioned the cost, because it wasnt important, i just wanted as good as they could ever make it, they will then go the extra mile to get it right...

they did then selves proud, and the cost was £100 less than i had in mind.... result!
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: crazycraig on April 11, 2011, 02:48 PM: Who did Sam ? I dont mind about the cost i just want it right !
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on April 11, 2011, 05:44 PM: craig speak to gashead
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: Jamroll on April 11, 2011, 05:48 PM: Quote from: CRAZYPAVING on April 11, 2011, 02:48 PM
Who did Sam ? I dont mind about the cost i just want it right !

Craig,
Should have some Pics of my Frame back from the chromers i use on Friday.
Dave Allen Chrome up in Yorkshire.
I'll post the pics and maybe it'll help make your mind up.

Pics of the bars done up there
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww308/jamroll/CW%20Cali%20Boulevard/P1010450-1.jpg)
And After :smitten:
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m598/PKRIPPER1/Darren%20wood/100_4022.jpg)
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m598/PKRIPPER1/Darren%20wood/100_4026.jpg)
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: meticulous on April 11, 2011, 05:54 PM: craig, i use RS platers in failsworth 0161 683 4908
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: crazycraig on April 11, 2011, 09:33 PM: Jam and Sam .!!! Thanks for the heads up
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: mark 2 on April 11, 2011, 09:38 PM: I use these, cheap too

http://www.baco.co.uk/products/product_category_1.shtml
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: crazycraig on April 11, 2011, 10:49 PM: Quote from: mark j. on April 11, 2011, 09:38 PM
I use these, cheap too

http://www.baco.co.uk/products/product_category_1.shtml
Well done !

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c73/craigtheman/tinfoil-hat.jpg)
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: hunterdubber on April 11, 2011, 11:07 PM: Quote from: mark j. on April 11, 2011, 09:38 PM
I use these, cheap too

http://www.baco.co.uk/products/product_category_1.shtml

:LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: hunterdubber on April 12, 2011, 12:26 AM: It'll be worth more in years to come Craig if you keep it OG chrome rather than a re-chrome

All the big collectors in the US are stating this now ,, rechromes , when done well ,, do look good , but aren't original and that counts

obviously , we are talking about rarer more expensive/desirable frames like this as opposed to a Mongoose Californian

Non of my framesets are rechromed :-\

You can usually tell too easy

although smaller parts like crank arms usually benefit from a re lick of shiney stuff :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: VDC Gorrila's
Post by: crazycraig on April 12, 2011, 03:14 AM: i think i may try and salvage her :-\