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Title: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: AtariAger on August 14, 2011, 12:50 AM
LOL...YES...This is a NON-Mongoose build by yours truly..!!   :D  ;D

Every now & then I like to change it up a bit and build something out of my comfort zone which is Mongoose...  :)

This is my original finish Black Chrome GT PRO...I've always loved these bikes and I am a sucker for Black Chrome...!!  It is a bit different from the Mongoose Pro Class Black Chrome.  It seems to be a bit thicker and a bit darker as well. 

This particular frame set is in amazing condition...so the Black Chrome is still nice and dark.  I have spoken with a great guy who owned a bike shop and was a dealer of GT Bicycles BITD.  He actually still does it to this day.  He told me that the GT Black Chrome finish actually fades over time if it is exposed to Sun and elements.  So...as they fade...they become more of a Brown color.  My frame set is very dark still...but...in the right lighting you can see the Brownish tint to the finish.  I can't seem to get a good picture of what I am talking about so I took a bunch of pictures with my camera on different settings.

Here it is...

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P8130378.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P8130377.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P8130410.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P8130427.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P8130379.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P8130412.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P8130382.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P8130380.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P8130389.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P8130407.jpg)
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: AtariAger on August 14, 2011, 12:56 AM
Yep...sorry...I just can't get the settings right to truly show that OG finish..!!

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P81303712.jpg)
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: stidds on August 14, 2011, 01:20 AM
Looks ace Tom, really digging the Terry Cable cranks I have a couple of sets of those.

Completely shocked at a non-goose from you though  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: TIMMO1966 on August 14, 2011, 07:15 AM
Give it to me......I had one bitd,the one Mark Cracknell won the Brits on in 1984 i think,remember the photo in BMX Action Bike where his pedal is clipping the top of the first speed hump at the Greyhound Stadium.I know what you mean about the brown tint,SBD replicated the colour for me using chrome powdercoat and transluscent black top coat and it stil has the brown tint.Love it
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: AKGOFF on August 14, 2011, 08:56 AM
Best GT on Rad. Now sell me those rims.

Adam
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: kungfunky on August 14, 2011, 12:00 PM
Loving this, looks fast as hell  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: Andy68 on August 14, 2011, 12:06 PM
 :smitten:   Think Pete'll be lovin' this!!
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: In2 bmx on August 14, 2011, 12:12 PM
That is sweet as  :smitten: I would love one of those .

Just Perfect .  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: southern andy on August 14, 2011, 05:01 PM
Tom, as per usual that is well lush mate.


As Sean says... TC cranks  :smitten: :smitten: and Ambrosio rims  :smitten: :smitten: My Ambrosio rims are going on my Zeronine now.

I'm shocked to see no stickers on the cranks though mate.
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: markyp on August 14, 2011, 05:35 PM
tom that is sick!!!wow rare as feck black chrome :smitten:
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: meticulous on August 14, 2011, 06:23 PM
never knew they did a black chrome one, like it a lot....
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: dirtbro on August 14, 2011, 09:34 PM
I had a black Chrome one as well and it was by far the best looking one  of them all. 
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: BossHogg on August 14, 2011, 10:04 PM
Awesome!

Outstanding build as usual Tom!

Finish does look quite a bit darker than the Pro Class for sure.

Very nice.

Jim  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: bmxr on August 14, 2011, 10:23 PM
The GT is defo the best of the black chrome finishes, thanks for the extra pics Atari :daumenhoch:  Love those cranks as well - very different and suit the build perfectly

I remember that pic at the Brits - probably why I wanted one so much! and still a sucker for a GT :uglystupid2:
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: AtariAger on August 15, 2011, 01:43 AM
Looks ace Tom, really digging the Terry Cable cranks I have a couple of sets of those.

Completely shocked at a non-goose from you though  :LolLolLolLol:

LOL...yep...I definitely suffer from Mongoositis...so these other side builds I work on...help keep me on BMX course...  :LolLolLolLol:

Yes...I love the Terry Cable cranks...very light weight and very sturdy...!!

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P8140370.jpg)
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: AtariAger on August 15, 2011, 01:46 AM
Best GT on Rad. Now sell me those rims.

Adam

LOL...Thanks Adam...!!

Yes...these rims are beautiful...they cost me a pretty penny...but NOS sets very rarely pop-up...so...if you ever see a set...I highly recommend grabbing them.

All the best.

~Tom

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P6180294-1.jpg)
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: AtariAger on August 15, 2011, 01:48 AM
Tom, as per usual that is well lush mate.


As Sean says... TC cranks  :smitten: :smitten: and Ambrosio rims  :smitten: :smitten: My Ambrosio rims are going on my Zeronine now.

I'm shocked to see no stickers on the cranks though mate.

Thanks mate...!!

Yes...I thought about putting the decals on...but I thought the naked arms would look better...??  I might stick them on there yet though.

Hope all is well.

All the best!

~Tom
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: AtariAger on August 15, 2011, 01:50 AM
Awesome!

Outstanding build as usual Tom!

Finish does look quite a bit darker than the Pro Class for sure.

Very nice.

Jim  :daumenhoch:



Thanks my friend...!!

 8)
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: AtariAger on August 15, 2011, 01:55 AM
The GT is defo the best of the black chrome finishes, thanks for the extra pics Atari :daumenhoch:  Love those cranks as well - very different and suit the build perfectly

I remember that pic at the Brits - probably why I wanted one so much! and still a sucker for a GT :uglystupid2:


You got it...!!  Thanks for the props...!!

But...this is by far the best finish I have ever seen on a bike...  8)  Especially when you see it in NOS condition..  ;)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/100_1458-3.jpg)
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on August 15, 2011, 07:19 AM


tom

if your selling some of the decals i could do with a pair please, you can put em the the same box as the GT f&f if you like  :)
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: Mattdub on August 15, 2011, 09:55 AM

Very nice F+F Tom , superb survivor condition  :daumenhoch: , would like to see it with a straight post though  ;)
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: brettypeeps on August 15, 2011, 11:12 AM
That looks the Mutts :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: kungfunky on August 15, 2011, 02:30 PM
what length crank arm you running on it, they look pretty long. ?
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: Rodgy1970 on August 15, 2011, 09:51 PM
love it   :smitten:

black chrome GT's what I always wanted BITD   :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: AtariAger on August 16, 2011, 12:57 AM
Thanks boys...!!   :daumenhoch:

Yes...I'd love to find an OG straight post for it...could only find a lay-back thought..  :-\  I would really love to have found a straight post & bars in OG Black Chrome...but...I will be on the look out for them..!!

I think those cranks are either 175's or 180's...not sure exactly...I have to take a look at them.

Cheers everyone!

~Tom
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: RoyalTrux on August 18, 2011, 03:32 PM
Holy Sweet Baby Jesus!  :)
That is one bad ass GT!
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: bobafett on September 04, 2011, 01:45 AM

That's nice Tommy  :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: AtariAger on September 04, 2011, 01:54 AM
Thanks guys...very excited...I just got a hold of these little pieces for it..!!  Yes...I would have loved to find a straight post...but beggars can't be choosers..  :D

Hopefully it won't be raining tomorrow and I'll snap some pics..!!

~Tom

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P9030383.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P9030385.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P9030386.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P9030388.jpg)
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: AtariAger on September 04, 2011, 05:03 AM
It's midnight so... :P ...hopefully I'll have some sun tomorrow and take some better shots. 

Full...Black Chrome GT... :cool:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P90303862.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P90303892.jpg)
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: lk_97 on September 04, 2011, 11:02 AM
I like that, alot 8)
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: hunterdubber on September 04, 2011, 11:19 AM
Most probably my "Most wanted"  frameset BITD  :smitten:

 Tom ,,,you lucky lucky boy  :knuppel2:  :daumenhoch:

A truly awesome find ,,rare as feck   :4_17_5: ( Only seen one other on Ebay in 6 years ,, may be the same one )


I love it with the layback by the way ,, they're what everyone was riding in 83/84 anyway  ;)
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: AtariAger on September 04, 2011, 05:36 PM
Most probably my "Most wanted"  frameset BITD  :smitten:

 Tom ,,,you lucky lucky boy  :knuppel2:  :daumenhoch:

A truly awesome find ,,rare as feck   :4_17_5: ( Only seen one other on Ebay in 6 years ,, may be the same one )


I love it with the layback by the way ,, they're what everyone was riding in 83/84 anyway  ;)

Thanks my friend...!!   :daumenhoch:

Here are some new pics...nice & sunny out today.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P9040378.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P9040414.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P9040397.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P9040413.jpg)
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: bobafett on September 04, 2011, 08:49 PM

Looks even better for the changes Tom  :4_17_5:

You ready to sell me that spare 75 yet ?  :angel:

 ;)

Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: GT world on September 04, 2011, 10:50 PM
That frame is superb....black chrome  :smitten:

I have a set of those rims that have never turned a pedal....Look alot better on your bike  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: AtariAger on September 06, 2011, 01:04 AM

Looks even better for the changes Tom  :4_17_5:

You ready to sell me that spare 75 yet ?  :angel:

 ;)



Thanks John...  :daumenhoch:

Not just ready yet...but it did turn out very nice...just needed some TLC...and this is a GT thread...  ;)  :D  :P

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P8060324.jpg't=1312649908)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g139/AtariAger/P8060330.jpg't=1312648981)
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: AtariAger on September 06, 2011, 01:05 AM
That frame is superb....black chrome  :smitten:

I have a set of those rims that have never turned a pedal....Look alot better on your bike  :daumenhoch:

Thanks mate...!!

Yes...I love the GT and I knew if and when I built one...Ambrosio hoops would be perfect for it.

All the best.

~Tom
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: GT world on September 06, 2011, 03:29 PM
Sweet early goose there tom  :daumenhoch:

I need one of them too  ;)

Neil
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: bobafett on September 06, 2011, 04:53 PM


Not just ready yet...but it did turn out very nice...


 :smitten:

 :yahoo_silent:

 :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: double chevron on September 07, 2011, 08:25 AM
Completely lush build  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: PR200 on November 03, 2014, 04:39 AM
Digging this Tom, that was my inspiration to hunt one down - although mine is not as clean as that, hence why it's kn ebay --- if anyone wants a cheap frame and fork mines on eBay, or happy to entertain trades......

B
Title: Re: 1983 GT PRO : Black Chrome Original
Post by: BMX1973 on November 04, 2014, 12:01 PM
Love that  :smitten:
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