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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Clean on May 09, 2011, 09:59 PM
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Well, Peeps, and so to build number two.....
The DB Pro Large behaves rather like a Yorkshire Metro bus.... you don't see one for ages and then two turn up one after the other. I am not sure I will reach the near perfection of rollin72's Red Apple build, but mine is chrome (well, nicely yellowed nickel, actually), so offers a nice contrast.
The Frame is a 1980 Koizumi, build 1100; here are a couple of pics following the (oxalic) Acid Bath, and before I stripped the decals and began the cleaning and polishing phase:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/Diamond%20Back%20Pro%20Large%201980/IMG_3927.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/Diamond%20Back%20Pro%20Large%201980/IMG_3931.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/Diamond%20Back%20Pro%20Large%201980/IMG_3929.jpg)
And adenough's muscular Bearing Press slots home my MX2 cups:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/Diamond%20Back%20Pro%20Large%201980/IMG_3938.jpg)
And the Braking kit stripped for colouring up by Paul at Custom Colour:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/Diamond%20Back%20Pro%20Large%201980/IMG_3952.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/Diamond%20Back%20Pro%20Large%201980/IMG_3955.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/Diamond%20Back%20Pro%20Large%201980/IMG_3956.jpg)
I am going for more or less era correct, but the colour scheme is my own (Chrome and Black with Red detailing); I have amassed the following for her:
* Tange MX2 Headset
* Sugino Stem
* DB Chro-Mo Medium Bars
* A'Me Rounds (my fave)
* DC Pre Bents (at the Anodisers)
* DC 890s (at the Anodisers)
* Kashi Aero Copy
* Fluted Alloy Seatpost
* Suntour Clamp
* Araya 7Xs with High Flange Sunshine Hubs (being resto-ed as we speak)
* Suntour 16T Freewheel
* KMC Chain
* Comp IIIs
* Suntour Alloy Wheel Nuts
* Sugino Mighty Competition 3 Piecer
* MKS BM7s
* Repro Cali Lite Pad Set (from our very Firebird)
I am twitching to build her up, but I can't stop cleaning and polishing and cleaning and polishing and cleaning and........... When do I complete this phase and move forward? :uglystupid2:
In truth, I am enjoying this project so much I just don't want to build her and end it! :smitten:
Watch this space for developments! :daumenhoch:
Clean. :coolsmiley:
*ps* If anyone has a part they feel is itching to be on this build feel free to PM me! ;)
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Gonna look nice that :)
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Saw this saturday and it's fookin MINT! Gonna be stunning - you've learned a lot about resto in a short time Richard but the most important thing is to not rush it which you clearly aren't.
Spindle will be with you today so start it tonight!
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Nice Rich, your brakes are going tomorrow bud :daumenhoch:
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Lookin' good so far , love the old DB prism decals ;)
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Nice Rich, your brakes are going tomorrow bud :daumenhoch:
Massive public "Thank you" to Alistair for showing me the light (introducing me to RAD) and helping with my brake resto / build. :smitten:
Cheers, mate! :daumenhoch:
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Fook. So it's Ali's fault we have to put up with your rambling anal-ness then :knuppel2: :knuppel2: :LolLolLolLol:
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I'm sorry, didn't know what Rich would turn out like!!! Shoot me now I deserve it :idiot2:
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I'm sorry, didn't know what Rich would turn out like!!! Shoot me now I deserve it :idiot2:
Fook. So it's Ali's fault we have to put up with your rambling anal-ness then :knuppel2: :knuppel2: :LolLolLolLol:
Feeling the love! :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
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Looking like you have the beginnings of a beaut there :daumenhoch:
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Phase 2: The decals.....
I will try and get some in the sun, if it decides to come out again this weekend, however in the meantime.............
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/Diamond%20Back%20Pro%20Large%201980/IMG_4080.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/Diamond%20Back%20Pro%20Large%201980/IMG_4076.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/Diamond%20Back%20Pro%20Large%201980/IMG_4079.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/Diamond%20Back%20Pro%20Large%201980/IMG_4087.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/Diamond%20Back%20Pro%20Large%201980/IMG_4088.jpg)
:smitten:
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Oh yes !! very nice
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Bloody hell Ricardo that looks the dogs, supergoose was my fav bitd but Dbs were a close 2nd, love it :daumenhoch:
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Just got my Blue DC 890 Brake Hardware & Levers back from Custom Colour Anodisers.
Stunning! :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/Diamond%20Back%20Pro%20Large%201980/IMG_4053.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/Diamond%20Back%20Pro%20Large%201980/IMG_4054.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/Diamond%20Back%20Pro%20Large%201980/IMG_4055.jpg)
:smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Big thanks to 1mancity2 Alistair for being the super efficient and friendly "go-between" :daumenhoch:
Full marks to all concerned! :4_17_5:
*ps* The only credit I am taking is choosing the colour! :coolsmiley:
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Get it built you tart :knuppel2: