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Title: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: adamski9471 on July 03, 2011, 08:25 PM: Hi my name is adam,i live in sheffield and getting back into bmx was always in the back of my mind,hence the spare parts/bikes in the shed,its been 20 years since the only bike i had when young (being poor) was a 1988 stormer (je james special) when all my mates had gt's,burners ect.so here goes.This was bought 3 years back at a car boot sale for Â£10,any help as to the original spec/model would be appreciated as it look like a mashup of parts at the moment.(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/bmx/025.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/bmx/042.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/bmx/043.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/bmx/041.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/bmx/040.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/bmx/038.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/bmx/037.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/bmx/036.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/bmx/035.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/bmx/033.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/bmx/030.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/bmx/026.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/bmx/032.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/bmx/031.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: Robbo on July 03, 2011, 08:31 PM: Nice, would love to find this for a tenner like you did!!

Costa will be along in a minute to advise you of all things GT. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: rick1970 on July 03, 2011, 08:32 PM: Hi Adam looks like a crackin resto project there with some quality parts too, this is the place for advice bud :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: Jaymz on July 03, 2011, 08:33 PM: welcome aboard, some choice parts there hutch dc. All the advice you need in the world is available here, so good luck and get cracking
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: WINI on July 03, 2011, 08:36 PM: Ten quid!!!!

Great find, will look sweet when you start restoring mate
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: adamski9471 on July 03, 2011, 08:44 PM: thanks i been looking for a peregrine for the rear(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/gt_044_lg.jpg) (like rockin horse poo)are these standard fit to these all i have at the moment is a picture from bmx museum.
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: Swivel on July 04, 2011, 09:22 AM: Tenner! bargain mate, sell that Hutch stem and fund the whole build nicely :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: Peter J on July 04, 2011, 11:06 AM: Welcome along Adam, there's a few Sheffield lads on here....me, Spen69, Hootski70 etc etc :daumenhoch:

Tidy find there bud.
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: Hiro Tonka on July 04, 2011, 07:26 PM: Here's mine-

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/gt_bicycles/47186

If your doing to spec then good look...it's gonna cost you......and you'll have to start searching Ebay.com/bmxmuseum for a few of the parts.

steven
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: sid1972 on July 04, 2011, 07:35 PM: very, very nice - :smitten:

you need to get shut of the odyessey chainring and crank and pedals, not he right parts - I will take the off your hands when you split it ;) :angel:
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: adamski9471 on July 04, 2011, 09:50 PM: first job is to get it roadworthy and get a feel for the bike,decide if its worth it,must plant that money tree :laugh:looks like i will need it!
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: Banachek BMX on July 04, 2011, 10:47 PM: Hi Adam,
Nice find bro, for £20 that must be one of the best scores in the history of Rad!!
keep up the thread, would be cool to see the progress.
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: dordymush on July 05, 2011, 09:47 PM: get a bit of wire wool out on it mucka.
make a nice bike.
where in sheff are you.
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: adamski9471 on July 06, 2011, 10:18 AM: on the wybourn,not far from town centre,planning on doing some riding as part of my keep fit program,used to ride to chesterfield when i was a youth,but just a couple of miles first,its weared getting back on and thinking of what i used to do,is there any places to meet up?
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: adamski9471 on July 16, 2011, 07:24 PM: picked up some bits off the bay,ok for my budget as i will be using the bike and not showing it,not the 3pc power series cranks but should look better than whats on now
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqEOKkME3r7BJGykBOBeo4EUv_12.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqMOKjsE3syycPmBOBepB1KFg_12.jpg)
not sure on the year of this?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqUOKjcE353SrP6BOGdn9G5lg_12.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqYOKkE3w4SQJcYBOGdoMo1Vg_12.jpg)
i offered Â£40 for the rims,he said NO,i won them for Â£26 BONUS!dont think there superlace but should go with the era?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqIOKiIE3zdNElOsBOGduh4RqQ_12.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqNhcE3ypfOiGLBOGduvUvHQ_12.jpg)
same as these
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqMOKogE32llLPYBBOIYolsyVQ_12.jpg)
i did watch so tyres but Â£77 way out of my pocket.Does anyone know what headset/clamp for the build?
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: pickle on July 16, 2011, 08:47 PM: That's awesome! Would love one of those frame sets
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: GTnumber1 on July 16, 2011, 08:57 PM: Quote from: adamski9471 on July 16, 2011, 07:24 PM
picked up some bits off the bay,ok for my budget as i will be using the bike and not showing it,not the 3pc power series cranks but should look better than whats on now
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqEOKkME3r7BJGykBOBeo4EUv_12.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqMOKjsE3syycPmBOBepB1KFg_12.jpg)
not sure on the year of this?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqUOKjcE353SrP6BOGdn9G5lg_12.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqYOKkE3w4SQJcYBOGdoMo1Vg_12.jpg)
i offered Â£40 for the rims,he said NO,i won them for Â£26 BONUS!dont think there superlace but should go with the era?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqIOKiIE3zdNElOsBOGduh4RqQ_12.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqNhcE3ypfOiGLBOGduvUvHQ_12.jpg)
same as these
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqMOKogE32llLPYBBOIYolsyVQ_12.jpg)
i did watch so tyres but Â£77 way out of my pocket.Does anyone know what headset/clamp for the build?

the crank you have there came out in 1990/91 the race chainwheel/spider is early mid 90s, the race hubs you got are very late 80s as they have the fip flop hub could be early 90s, sweet hubs!!!! hope this helps as i have no fooking idea about GT crap :D
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: winnit93 on July 16, 2011, 09:44 PM: o the shame,what i could do with that GT :smitten: :uglystupid2:
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: adamski9471 on July 16, 2011, 10:28 PM: Quote from: stevencosta on July 16, 2011, 08:57 PM
Quote from: adamski9471 on July 16, 2011, 07:24 PM
picked up some bits off the bay,ok for my budget as i will be using the bike and not showing it,not the 3pc power series cranks but should look better than whats on now
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqEOKkME3r7BJGykBOBeo4EUv_12.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqMOKjsE3syycPmBOBepB1KFg_12.jpg)
not sure on the year of this?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqUOKjcE353SrP6BOGdn9G5lg_12.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqYOKkE3w4SQJcYBOGdoMo1Vg_12.jpg)
i offered Â£40 for the rims,he said NO,i won them for Â£26 BONUS!dont think there superlace but should go with the era?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqIOKiIE3zdNElOsBOGduh4RqQ_12.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqNhcE3ypfOiGLBOGduvUvHQ_12.jpg)
same as these
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqMOKogE32llLPYBBOIYolsyVQ_12.jpg)
i did watch so tyres but Â£77 way out of my pocket.Does anyone know what headset/clamp for the build?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250856339952&ssPageNahttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250856339952&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:ITme=STRK:MEWAX:IT

the crank you have there came out in 1990/91 the race chainwheel/spider is early mid 90s, the race hubs you got are very late 80s as they have the fip flop hub could be early 90s, sweet hubs!!!! hope this helps as i have no fooking idea about GT crap :D
wel the last pic of hubs are on ebay if anyones interested item number http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250856339952&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: GTnumber1 on July 17, 2011, 01:48 AM: Quote from: winnet93 on July 16, 2011, 09:44 PM
o the shame,what i could do with that GT :smitten: :uglystupid2:

+1 :(
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: adamski9471 on July 19, 2011, 01:14 PM: wheels come today,looks like i will have to so a bit of swapsy on the front axel,it hasnt got the squared off thread :(,laced up to some wy eye man alooy rims,should come up nice and will do for now :)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/013-3.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/014-3.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/015-4.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: adamski9471 on July 21, 2011, 08:37 AM: you guy's & girls must spend a fortune on these bikes,i spent £200 already and still need a seatpost and stem,time for the hutch stem to be removed i think ;)
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: pickle on July 21, 2011, 08:45 AM: yeah deffo, sell that and fund the rest :daumenhoch:

love this frame and forks! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: adamski9471 on July 21, 2011, 04:08 PM: just been doin some browsing,is this a gt pro performer or gt pro freestyle tour model?(or was originally)
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: Spen69 on July 21, 2011, 04:28 PM: Quote from: Peter J on July 04, 2011, 11:06 AM
Welcome along Adam, there's a few Sheffield lads on here....me, Spen69, Hootski70 etc etc

Hi Adam - hadn't noticed this thread till now mate :daumenhoch:

As Pete said, there's a few of us in Sheffield buddy. Me and my brother Simon (Hootski70) and that reprobate Dave (Dordymush) with Pete just down the road (but he's got his wanking injury from spending too long on the internet and can't ride right now) :2funny: We've also got Sid1972 just up the road in Barnsley and a few other regulars like Jim (Oldtired) and Rich (Clean) who you'll find lurking about at any given time :2funny:

If you need any help sorting stuff out then drop us a PM mate as we've got a garage or two full of tools and bits to get this built. YOu won't be finding much snobery about era correctness mind, and we will mock the Hutch stem as I just don't get why they're worth so much but you'll basically pay for a lot of the build by selling that stem bud :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: GTnumber1 on July 21, 2011, 05:10 PM: Quote from: adamski9471 on July 21, 2011, 04:08 PM
just been doin some browsing,is this a gt pro performer or gt pro freestyle tour model?(or was originally)

same frame was used for pro performer pro freestyle tour and team model its only the parts that were different and be ready to do a bank job if you want to do it era correct :daumenhoch:

check out my poor excuse of gt bikes :daumenhoch:

http://bmxmuseum.com/user/23106/bikes
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: adamski9471 on July 21, 2011, 06:24 PM: :shocked: how many? you must work in a bank :) what are the frames with holes in the forks and rear?
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: adamski9471 on July 27, 2011, 09:04 PM: done a little polishing,there not mint but come up ok!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/87%20gt/003.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/87%20gt/004.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/87%20gt/005.jpg)
one serious problem is how to gwt the old post out,tried some heat,wd40,hammer looks like a fine chisel will have to be implemented?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/87%20gt/001.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: winnit93 on July 27, 2011, 09:39 PM: fill the seatpost tube with diet coke and leave it over night, then i grab the top of the seat post in a vise and twist but uve got to be careful :daumenhoch:
ive done 2 that way :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: Mattdub on July 29, 2011, 08:58 AM: Quote from: adamski9471 on July 16, 2011, 10:28 PM
Quote from: stevencosta on July 16, 2011, 08:57 PM
Quote from: adamski9471 on July 16, 2011, 07:24 PM
picked up some bits off the bay,ok for my budget as i will be using the bike and not showing it,not the 3pc power series cranks but should look better than whats on now
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqEOKkME3r7BJGykBOBeo4EUv_12.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqMOKjsE3syycPmBOBepB1KFg_12.jpg)
not sure on the year of this?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqUOKjcE353SrP6BOGdn9G5lg_12.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqYOKkE3w4SQJcYBOGdoMo1Vg_12.jpg)
i offered Â£40 for the rims,he said NO,i won them for Â£26 BONUS!dont think there superlace but should go with the era?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqIOKiIE3zdNElOsBOGduh4RqQ_12.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqNhcE3ypfOiGLBOGduvUvHQ_12.jpg)
same as these
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/KGrHqMOKogE32llLPYBBOIYolsyVQ_12.jpg)
i did watch so tyres but Â£77 way out of my pocket.Does anyone know what headset/clamp for the build?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250856339952&ssPageNahttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250856339952&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:ITme=STRK:MEWAX:IT

the crank you have there came out in 1990/91 the race chainwheel/spider is early mid 90s, the race hubs you got are very late 80s as they have the fip flop hub could be early 90s, sweet hubs!!!! hope this helps as i have no fooking idea about GT crap :D
wel the last pic of hubs are on ebay if anyones interested item number http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250856339952&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

GT hubs with hollow axles & the alloy collars are circa 84/85 , had some meself bitd ;)
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: adamski9471 on July 31, 2011, 08:09 PM: any help to get a front axle for the gt,as they are an odd design with half the shaft missing,je james,halfords,have no idea.i do have the one on the peregrine rim but is worn,and would be pointless removing 1 from the 92 performer rims,only to replace them.i have 1 on the new peregrine hub as a last resort!can anyone point me in the right diection???
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/bmx/043.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/bmx/020.jpg)
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: Jaymz on July 31, 2011, 08:24 PM: To get the seatpost out, try getting your stem and bars and tighten them into the seatpost, stick the frame between your legs and twist
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: adamski9471 on April 23, 2012, 11:56 PM: update on this bike,i assembled some parts,i know this bike wont be mint but is half the weight of my currant ride and on my budget is all its getting!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/046-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/049-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/050-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/047.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/027-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x190/adamski9471/025-3.jpg)
still looking for a mallet stem but the 99p one thats on will do for now :D
also time to get the hutch,oddessey bit sold too ;)
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: GTnumber1 on April 24, 2012, 01:56 AM: turned out prety clean :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley:

as i said before you have the 90s race hubs 3rd generation loose ball bearing :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1987 gt pro performer project to be.
Post by: Spen69 on April 24, 2012, 06:44 AM: Looking great Adam, now get it finished and ridden :LolLolLolLol: