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Title: Another firebird build
Post by: webbie on October 30, 2011, 03:02 PM: This is my firebird build so far ive had the f&f for about three years and have only just started to build it up.The frame came to me from a friend for nothing which was nice also the bars headset and decals have come from some nice chaps on here you know who you are so thanks again for your help :daumenhoch: now i just need to source the rest of the bits to complete.(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab23/webbie_05/bmxbits009.jpg)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab23/webbie_05/bmxbits007.jpg)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab23/webbie_05/bmxbits008.jpg)
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: rick1970 on October 30, 2011, 06:37 PM: Looks like youve a way to go yet bud ,but enjoy the process ,and take yer time ,gotta love a dp :smitten:
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: Deano on October 30, 2011, 06:43 PM: Looking good so far dude ;)
Red n chrome :daumenhoch: just how iv got mine now. Great colour combo and a close 2nd to blue n chrome imo.

:smitten: :Great_Britain:
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: brettypeeps on October 30, 2011, 07:04 PM: Great start so far :daumenhoch:

Gotto love a DP :4_17_5:

(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/320675_10150478278399278_722294277_11518663_2002983897_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: kungfunky on October 30, 2011, 07:29 PM: I must be the only one on Rad that doesnt have one of these now :yahoo_silent: Great looking bikes :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: stu27 on October 30, 2011, 07:31 PM: that looks on the way to being a lovely build :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: brummie on October 30, 2011, 07:34 PM: lovely in chrome
very very nice :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: webbie on October 30, 2011, 07:48 PM: Thanks guys its original chrome too cleaned up with foil and coke :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab23/webbie_05/030.jpg)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab23/webbie_05/033.jpg)
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on October 30, 2011, 08:26 PM: looking clean and sweet 8)

liking the red and chrome - will this continue ?

kung mate get one - we all have ;)
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: rollin72 on October 30, 2011, 10:08 PM: youve done a cracking job cleaning that up, gota love a DP, look forward to seeing it finished

nice1 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: ukoldschool on October 31, 2011, 01:12 PM: WTF is going on with those bars? Cowhorns? ;D
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: ultrasham241 on October 31, 2011, 03:20 PM: looking good dude, I got one of these coming soon!!
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: webbie on December 02, 2011, 02:57 PM: Getting there just a few more bits to get :) (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab23/webbie_05/firebird002.jpg) (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab23/webbie_05/firebird003.jpg)
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 02, 2011, 03:14 PM: Looking good so far mate, you just need to put your chainwheel on the outside of that powerdisc then you'll be running fine. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: WINI on December 02, 2011, 03:30 PM: Quote from: brettypeeps on October 30, 2011, 07:04 PM
Great start so far :daumenhoch:

Gotto love a DP :4_17_5:

(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/320675_10150478278399278_722294277_11518663_2002983897_n.jpg)

:LolLolLolLol: I had a hand in designing that Brett. Not the bike, the surrounds...
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: WINI on December 02, 2011, 03:32 PM: What Dan said, looking good mate just get your powerdisc and chainring sorted out :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 02, 2011, 03:40 PM: Quote from: WINI on December 02, 2011, 03:32 PM
What Dan said, looking good mate just get your powerdisc and chainring sorted out :daumenhoch:

Raise your seat clamp up, flush with the top of frame to Bro. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Another firebird build
Post by: webbie on December 02, 2011, 04:15 PM: On the case with the chainring thats how the old ring was fixed on so i just copied :-[ i will sort it tomorrow thanks for the advice :daumenhoch: