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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Darren Wood on August 17, 2011, 02:28 PM

Title: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: Darren Wood on August 17, 2011, 02:28 PM: Thought I give this a little polish.....

1st went to work on the cranks....
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx259/samhersham/National%20Pro%20Long/SAM_0201.jpg)

nice....next the stem..
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx259/samhersham/National%20Pro%20Long/SAM_0204.jpg)

then the hubs....they're OK ::)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx259/samhersham/National%20Pro%20Long/SAM_0200.jpg)
then I spent months polishing the rest of the bike, this is the end result, hope you like, I'm wondering if I should have left it as it was???????

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx259/samhersham/National%20Pro%20Long/SAM_0196.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx259/samhersham/National%20Pro%20Long/SAM_0197.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx259/samhersham/National%20Pro%20Long/SAM_0198.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx259/samhersham/National%20Pro%20Long/SAM_0199.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx259/samhersham/National%20Pro%20Long/SAM_0202.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx259/samhersham/National%20Pro%20Long/SAM_0203.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx259/samhersham/National%20Pro%20Long/SAM_0206.jpg)

Think my turd came out quite nice. cheers Woody

RUN DOWN ....................

National pro long f&f (vdc made)
araya7L rims
campagnolo tipo pista hubs
tioga superlite tubes
comp 3 green/grey label 1.75 tyres
tange beartrap 2 headset
hutch lock nut
esp (gossa)
woody itson (vdc made)
ame unitron grips
hutch seat post
kashimax super pro seat
hutch seat clamp
dia comp mx 900 brake
tech 3 lever
red skyway pro pads
dia comp brs cable
cam 44t chain ring
cook bros 181 cranks
hutch pedals (different axles ) one hutch one crupi
izuimi slotted black and silver chain

HOPE YOU LIKE .............................. WOODY :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: PROOF YOU CAN POLISH A TURD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Peter J on August 17, 2011, 02:30 PM: Fooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooookin Lush :smitten:

:4_17_5:
Title: Re: PROOF YOU CAN POLISH A TURD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: bobbysam on August 17, 2011, 02:31 PM: Pucka Woody, I've seen this in the flesh, pics don't do it justice...... :daumenhoch:

also smells better than the turds you lay down in trap 1 at work. :2funny:
Title: Re: PROOF YOU CAN POLISH A TURD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: MaD-RoK on August 17, 2011, 02:33 PM: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: PROOF YOU CAN POLISH A TURD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: 58 delray on August 17, 2011, 02:34 PM: should have left it how you found it mate :2funny:
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Post by: MartyC on August 17, 2011, 02:45 PM: Nice Darren, very nice :coolsmiley:
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Post by: OrgasmDonor on August 17, 2011, 02:45 PM: thats one cool chicken chaser :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: PROOF YOU CAN POLISH A TURD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Jaymz on August 17, 2011, 02:48 PM: Quote from: Peter J on August 17, 2011, 02:30 PM
Fooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooookin Lush :smitten:

:4_17_5:
what he said
Title: Re: PROOF YOU CAN POLISH A TURD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: brettypeeps on August 17, 2011, 03:07 PM: Should have left it alone... Hate these over polished things :daumenhoch:

Great result :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: PROOF YOU CAN POLISH A TURD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Daletsunami on August 17, 2011, 03:14 PM: Quality build mate, love how you've put it together :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: PROOF YOU CAN POLISH A TURD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Darren Wood on August 17, 2011, 03:24 PM: Thanks Guys for the comments nice to get feed back :daumenhoch: i don"t post to many of my bikes but this may be my last 20 inch so thought i would put some pics up :coolsmiley:

got a 24 inch on the go so will get that up but then its time to hang up the spanners !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice one WOODY :)
Title: Re: PROOF YOU CAN POLISH A TURD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: markyp on August 17, 2011, 03:30 PM: lush woody,i loved it when radkeks owned it.glynnyboy had one at mk newly built,it got me wanting a natty :smitten:
Title: Re: PROOF YOU CAN POLISH A TURD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: hooga1975 on August 17, 2011, 04:20 PM: That's come out really nice.

What polish did you use, autosol or peek?? :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: PROOF YOU CAN POLISH A TURD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: nosepickben on August 17, 2011, 04:23 PM: Wow, proof indeed that you can't polish a turd but you sure can roll it in glitter!!!

Good job that one mate. :shocked:
Title: Re: PROOF YOU CAN POLISH A TURD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Badbaldie on August 17, 2011, 04:49 PM: ding dang do thats very nice :smitten:
Title: Re: PROOF YOU CAN POLISH A TURD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: AKGOFF on August 17, 2011, 05:52 PM: Think i need a National Pro now, that is sweet. :smitten:

Adam
Title: Re: PROOF YOU CAN POLISH A TURD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: rooski on August 17, 2011, 07:01 PM: That,s well nice Woody :daumenhoch:

likin the parts you have on there,good choices :smitten:
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: Darren Wood on August 17, 2011, 08:29 PM: Thanks for the comments :coolsmiley:

WOODY :)
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: HUTCHMAN on August 17, 2011, 08:32 PM: lovely! :4_17_5:
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Post by: brummie on August 17, 2011, 08:42 PM: ooh nicest burner i have seen in a while is that 8)
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on August 18, 2011, 07:21 AM: i will have the cranks back when ya spilt it next week :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: Mattdub on August 18, 2011, 08:15 AM: Oh yes ! , very nice Darren ;)

It just looks fast !! ............
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: brass monkey! on August 18, 2011, 08:22 AM: That's stunning Darren

good work mate :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: Darren Wood on August 18, 2011, 08:47 AM: Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on August 18, 2011, 07:21 AM

i will have the cranks back when ya spilt it next week :daumenhoch:

PETE not sure what you mean by CRANKS back ? as they were never yours NUMB NUTS :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: antiquebmx on August 18, 2011, 08:52 AM: spot on that is woody, top build there :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: trasher on August 18, 2011, 09:16 AM: Sweet as daz
Think I'll be popping round yours to relieve you of it while
Your asleep ;)
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: Darren Wood on August 18, 2011, 09:23 AM: Quote from: the gay pensioner on August 18, 2011, 09:16 AM
Sweet as daz
Think I'll be popping round yours to relieve you of it while
Your asleep ;)

Gay boy you can come round any time mate you know where we are :daumenhoch: HOWS THINGS ?

WOODY
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: Glynnyboy on August 18, 2011, 07:18 PM: Love that Darren. Quality :daumenhoch: :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley:
What 24" have you got on the go?
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: Darren Wood on August 18, 2011, 10:01 PM: Quote from: glynnyboy on August 18, 2011, 07:18 PM
Love that Darren. Quality :daumenhoch: :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley:
What 24" have you got on the go?

Nice one Glynn thanks as for the 24 got a white XL 24 HUTCH on the go :coolsmiley:

WOODY .................. And poss another 20 :-\
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: steve69 on August 18, 2011, 11:09 PM: That's 'Bitchin', way cool :smitten:
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: jT Racing on August 18, 2011, 11:09 PM: Nice. Mine is for sale by the way ::) :angel:
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: NORTY40 on August 18, 2011, 11:15 PM: Very nice Darren :4_17_5:
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: bobafett on August 18, 2011, 11:19 PM: Nice build Darren :coolsmiley:

Where have you been hiding ?
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: Darren Wood on August 19, 2011, 08:19 AM: Quote from: bobafett on August 18, 2011, 11:19 PM

Nice build Darren :coolsmiley:

Where have you been hiding ?

Hi John still about mate just been flat out at work with films ect and we have had the house rebuilt !!!!!!! so thats where all my CASH has been going and trying to give the wife and kids some time :coolsmiley: Hows you mate ?

woody
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: bobafett on August 19, 2011, 05:05 PM: Quote from: DARREN WOOD on August 19, 2011, 08:19 AM
Quote from: bobafett on August 18, 2011, 11:19 PM

Nice build Darren :coolsmiley:

Where have you been hiding ?

Hi John still about mate just been flat out at work with films ect and we have had the house rebuilt !!!!!!! so thats where all my CASH has been going and trying to give the wife and kids some time :coolsmiley: Hows you mate ?

woody

House rebuild ? Been doing mine for 4 years :10_2_12:

Can't think what's been getting in the way though :-\

:LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: Darren Wood on August 19, 2011, 05:13 PM: WOW :LolLolLolLol: We had the whole house back to the brick new bathroom / kitchen / kids rooms front room gardens done in a MONTH but cost :LolLolLolLol:

Back to having some fun now !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: bobafett on August 19, 2011, 06:37 PM: A month ! :shocked:

:LolLolLolLol:
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Post by: In2 bmx on August 19, 2011, 06:59 PM: That's stunning Darren . :smitten:
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: animal on August 19, 2011, 08:37 PM: Foookin Lush that like :4_17_5:
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: glenboy on August 19, 2011, 08:42 PM: nice one woody , perfecto :4_17_5: :smitten: that frikkin the ultimate , :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: Darren Wood on August 19, 2011, 08:47 PM: Nice one Thanks 8) i am very happy with the end result and it looks like i am going to be doing another 20 inch !!!!!!!!!!!!! Got my passion back and am sorting a deal out on a Frame and Forks 8) so the SPANNERS are not being hung up just yet :LolLolLolLol:

WOODY 8)
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: Bigplinky on August 19, 2011, 08:54 PM: Sure is a nice lookin' bike yer got there Woody :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: Darren Wood on August 19, 2011, 08:58 PM: I want one of your MAXIMUMS to go with it ANDY :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: pkradman on August 19, 2011, 10:17 PM: w@nk !! :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: Darren Wood on August 19, 2011, 10:24 PM: Quote from: pkradman on August 19, 2011, 10:17 PM
w@nk !! :coolsmiley:

Is that what your doing in your back room :LolLolLolLol:

We don"t need to know that LEE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: dordymush on August 19, 2011, 10:56 PM: mean machine 8)
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Post by: Darren Wood on August 21, 2011, 09:11 PM: Cheers Big man :coolsmiley:

WOODY
Title: Re: National pro long 20 inch ......... BMX BIKE ...............
Post by: Pooch on August 22, 2011, 11:33 PM: Very nice!!! Darren :smitten: :daumenhoch: