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Title: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: In2 bmx on November 27, 2011, 01:47 PM: I couldnt resist this little Torker MX when paul ( antiquebmx ) put it up for sale .... Joff made me sell him the last Torker i had . ;D

Just threw some bits i had lying around and it's come out quite well .. i think it looks propa old school

Thanks to Rollin ( Gaz ) for popping round Friday with some BB cups :-[

1980 Torker MX survivor F+F
Torker Bars
Sugino survivor Cranks and spider
Tuf neck Chainring
Tuf neck stem
Survivor Comp 2 Tyres
Survivor SHimano DX
DC Mx 100 Brakes
DC twin bolt seat clamp
Chrome seat post
Elina lighning bolt Seat
Izumi Chain
ACS Hubs gold nipples
Graphite Z rims ( ultra rare )
Ame Grips

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/torker011.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/torker010.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/torker009.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/torker008.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/torker007.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/9785209a.jpg)

Carl :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: brummie on November 27, 2011, 01:49 PM: love it :)
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Post by: mattfx81 on November 27, 2011, 01:55 PM: Looks proper old school that. :daumenhoch:
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Post by: xGoose on November 27, 2011, 02:01 PM: Nice Carl :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: NORTY40 on November 27, 2011, 02:02 PM: Very nice Carl :4_17_5: Can't believe you built it as quick as that , arrived friday morning .... built friday night :D

Love the graphite Z's and the comp 2's mate :coolsmiley:

Nice Black padset and your sorted .

PS Im taking good care of the Yellow one ;)
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: stidds on November 27, 2011, 02:09 PM: Very nice indeed Carl, that is all kinds of lovely. :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: In2 bmx on November 27, 2011, 02:37 PM: It's not a show winner but , it was never meant to be .

But the Lil thing got me to the pub just now . :daumenhoch: I felt like a kid again .

Ain't Bmx's brilliant :smitten:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/4e46bd3b.jpg)
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: Retrodan72 on November 27, 2011, 03:32 PM: It's a cracker Carl, love it - and not just saying to get back in your good books. :LolLolLolLol:
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Post by: stu27 on November 27, 2011, 03:40 PM: looks well nice that carl :daumenhoch:
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Post by: 58 delray on November 27, 2011, 03:40 PM: nice torker that :daumenhoch:
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Post by: Badbaldie on November 27, 2011, 03:57 PM: Carl she looks luverly :4_17_5: a nice gold torker stem would make her complete ::)
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: In2 bmx on November 27, 2011, 04:13 PM: Quote from: Badbaldie on November 27, 2011, 03:57 PM
Carl she looks luverly :4_17_5: a nice gold torker stem would make her complete ::)
:yahoo_silent: you keep your gold Torker stem . I like the Tuf neck . :P
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: TORKER mick on November 27, 2011, 04:41 PM: well nice :smitten: i think a torker could be my next build :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: rollin72 on November 27, 2011, 04:55 PM: bazzing, looks the bollocks, like them mx 100 brakes ;D
those z'ds are mint

nice1 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: In2 bmx on November 27, 2011, 05:03 PM: Quote from: rollin72 on November 27, 2011, 04:55 PM
bazzing, looks the bollocks, like them mx 100 brakes ;D
those z'ds are mint
nice1 :daumenhoch:
:-[ . :idiot2:
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: Bigplinky on November 27, 2011, 05:08 PM: love the look of that really nice colour mix and parts choice :daumenhoch:
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Post by: rad_pitt on November 27, 2011, 05:38 PM: Not a bad parts bin Carl :LolLolLolLol:

Looks great mate :4_17_5:
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Post by: lk_97 on November 27, 2011, 06:14 PM: Nice frame and like the choice of parts too :daumenhoch:
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Post by: HARODAVE on November 27, 2011, 06:20 PM: :4_17_5:

fookin Lovely :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: markyp on November 27, 2011, 06:27 PM: saw it on facebook carl,proper nice that.you must have been keen to put it together cos you said youd stayed in friday night to do it,did the bowling green send out a search party ??? :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: rollin72 on November 27, 2011, 07:13 PM: Quote from: markyp on November 27, 2011, 06:27 PM
saw it on facebook carl,proper nice that.you must have been keen to put it together cos you said youd stayed in friday night to do it,did the bowling green send out a search party ??? :LolLolLolLol:
there is a direct supply line right into his kitchen, he just turns the tap on... out comes Fosters :D
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: meticulous on November 27, 2011, 07:20 PM: love torkers, and was nearly daft enough to part with mine, proper old school.....
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Post by: youngy on November 27, 2011, 07:38 PM: Love that Carl another cracking build :smitten:
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Post by: R Al on November 27, 2011, 09:50 PM: Cracker that Carl :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: hunterdubber on November 27, 2011, 10:21 PM: Was chuckling at you when Joff showed me the pics on his phone Friday,, when we were at Blackpool ;D

"ALREADY" :shocked: ;D

That's been done double quick time ,, I couldn't believe it got to yours so quick too,,from France ? :4_17_5:

Anyway glad you bought it , because I was right there ready to myself for that money , be daft not too :crazy2:

It's proper ol' school that ,flower , tha's built it just reeeyt :4_17_5:

:smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: brettypeeps on November 27, 2011, 11:24 PM: Very nice Carl. Liking the race look :4_17_5:
Have you got a front brake to put on it :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: bobafett on November 28, 2011, 10:03 AM: Love it Carlos :coolsmiley:

Where did you get the tyres yer slippery fooker :smitten:
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: In2 bmx on November 28, 2011, 06:30 PM: Thanks guys it turned out really well and I'll be keeping this one . :daumenhoch:

Quote from: bobafett on November 28, 2011, 10:03 AM
Love it Carlos :coolsmiley:
Where did you get the tyres yer slippery fooker :smitten:

Wait till you see the yellow lable mint ones ^"^ . They Might be going on the 79 robbo if I don't use the NOS blue comp 2's ;)
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: Mattdub on November 30, 2011, 11:41 AM: Like it Carl , like it ;)
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Post by: Spen69 on November 30, 2011, 12:48 PM: I was well tempted by this f&f but those black and gold touches look mint Carlos - luv it mate :daumenhoch:

BoTM for me that bad boy - nice and clean, just right :coolsmiley:

And those tyres....... on a rider :shocked: You're one crazy fooka ain't you bud :2funny:
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: MartyC on December 03, 2011, 05:05 PM: Really nice build that Carl :daumenhoch:
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Post by: Frosty on December 03, 2011, 05:54 PM: Very nice ride.

got some graphites too, not on a rider though..

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y91/frosty_paul/GT/DSCF1481.jpg)
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: In2 bmx on December 03, 2011, 06:05 PM: Quote from: Frosty on December 03, 2011, 05:54 PM
Very nice ride.
got some graphites too, not on a rider though..

not seen many graphite Z'ds what date are they ? Mine have G81 on the inside near the valve . I think I've some of the graphite decals somewhere . :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: Frosty on December 03, 2011, 06:12 PM: Can't remember what date they are. The bikes in the loft now.

Would be interested in the stickers if you find them. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1980 Torker MX
Post by: crazycraig on December 03, 2011, 06:16 PM: Love it xxx