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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: tufftits on January 25, 2012, 08:43 PM
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Just joined rad and some have asked to see my TA that i'm planning to restore. Its early days as I only have the frame, forks, handlebars , pads & stickers. I'm planning to strip the chrome off the frame and forks & get it powder coated white by superbike dan. I'm undecided on which handlebars I'm going to be using, but i'm swaying more towards the boss ones at the moment. keeping them chrome, if i do go for the skyway ones i will get them re chromed. I think the stem is pro neck but im not too sure as it looks like it has a replacement top. its in need of a good polish. And finally I've got some NOS pads & stickers. I'll keep posting my progress. cheers
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c69/hooga75/b43d9876.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c69/hooga75/968cdd8c.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c69/hooga75/26627272.jpg)
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hello and welcome to rad
please dont powder the chrome ta
it looks very nice as is and worth a lot more in chrome :smitten:
the bars aint skyway btw
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Great first Project! But what he said ^^^^^^^^^^
I'd get some proper Skyway bars or use the Boss ones. A few sets for sale at the mo I think
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do you know what they are? you cant see in the photo but the chrome on the frame is knackered.
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suprised daz (orgasmdonor) has not piped up yet with the mention of boss bars ::)
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No dont powder the chrome, there are loads of ways of polishing up what most people think is shot chrome, look for Bendycats thread called how the goose was cooked. he took an old goose that was preactically orange with rust and made it gleam
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doesn't look shot to me .... actually i like it just the way it is, in that floor constellation 8) .... VOILĄ ! :D
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don't get me wrong I love a shiny chrome frame. But I think skyways look better in white.
I'm going to do a cruiser next and that I will definately do in chrome.
also does anyone know what year it is? i think its an 84 as it has a curved brake bridge
take a closer look at the chrome
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c69/hooga75/cefcaf78.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c69/hooga75/bbf0d0b8.jpg)
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FYI the bars aren't real Skyway EZ mark 1s.
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more white ta's than transit vans on the m25! :LolLolLolLol:.maybe not
chrome will win!! :4_17_5:
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If the chrome can be saved, then do it, but tbh I did the same thing with mine as I think they are more iconic in white ;)
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Cant beat a chrome TA with black Tuffs. :smitten:
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the serial will tell the age and should be stamped under the bb
straight brake bridge was only made in 84 so being curved it could even be k serial japanese made tbh
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mmmmm I think you can, a white ta with black tuffs 8)
just made an offer on some alloy hubbed tuffs :daumenhoch:
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don't get me wrong I love a shiny chrome frame. But I think skyways look better in white.
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(http://i25.photo bucket.com/albums/c69/hooga75/bbf0d0b8.jpg)
....ooops, yep thats shot ... that looks like a hole, actually :laugh: i'd do it in chrome anyway, but I undersztand what you mean about the iconic ;) where is that hole anyway ?
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Cant beat a chrome TA with black Tuffs. :smitten:
i like em but am biased lol
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ae90/ceegar1973/002-16.jpg)
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don't get me wrong I love a shiny chrome frame. But I think skyways look better in white.
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(http://i25.photo bucket.com/albums/c69/hooga75/bbf0d0b8.jpg)
....ooops, yep thats shot ... that looks like a hole, actually :laugh: i'd do it in chrome anyway, but I undersztand what you mean about the iconic ;) where is that hole anyway ?
its not a hole, its just where the chrome has rubbed off on the chain stay
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Cant beat a chrome TA with black Tuffs. :smitten:
i like em but am biased lol
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ae90/ceegar1973/002-16.jpg)
very nice indeed. that ta is lovely...it'd look better in white lol :LolLolLolLol:
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That's going to make one nice first build project 8)
If the chrome is shot at , whites the way to go . Tbh it sounds like you have made up your mind anyway :D
It's your bike , do it how you want it and above all enjoy it :daumenhoch:
Get yourself a 'site supporters' tag and then you can source and buy the remaining parts in the 'for sale' section ;)
Looking forward to seeing the progress on this , keep us updated .
One thing is still niggling me though, what brings a 23 year old girl into old school BMX's ???
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I have a niggle too, in your intro thread you mentioned your fella has a skyway cruiser, Im pretty sure I speak for pretty much all of the forum, when i say
WE WANT PICS NOW
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That's going to make one nice first build project 8)
If the chrome is shot at , whites the way to go . Tbh it sounds like you have made up your mind anyway :D
It's your bike , do it how you want it and above all enjoy it :daumenhoch:
Get yourself a 'site supporters' tag and then you can source and buy the remaining parts in the 'for sale' section ;)
Looking forward to seeing the progress on this , keep us updated .
One thing is still niggling me though, what brings a 23 year old girl into old school BMX's ???
my 36 year old boyfriend!!!!
his cruisers not here yet. hes ordered the re release off of planet bmx.
im sure he'll wanna show it off once its done.
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At a stab, are you Hooga75's missus?
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TA's definitely look better in White, in fact I think painted/powdered frames are a lot nicer in general.
Good luck with the build, I'm sure it'll be lovely whichever way you go :daumenhoch:
Adam
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That's going to make one nice first build project 8)
If the chrome is shot at , whites the way to go . Tbh it sounds like you have made up your mind anyway :D
It's your bike , do it how you want it and above all enjoy it :daumenhoch:
Get yourself a 'site supporters' tag and then you can source and buy the remaining parts in the 'for sale' section ;)
Looking forward to seeing the progress on this , keep us updated .
One thing is still niggling me though, what brings a 23 year old girl into old school BMX's ???
my 36 year old boyfriend!!!!
his cruisers not here yet. hes ordered the re release off of planet bmx.
im sure he'll wanna show it off once its done.
Cool ...... he's training you well :D :daumenhoch:
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LOL ....in that case........ pink
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Nice project, get it finished and come along to one of the London rides with your fella and that awesome sounding cruiser!! :daumenhoch:
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At a stab, are you Hooga75's missus?
that would be me. how did you know?
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At a stab, are you Hooga75's missus?
that would be me. how did you know?
Stalker?!!! ??? ;D
Great username btw!! :daumenhoch:
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At a stab, are you Hooga75's missus?
that would be me. how did you know?
ahhh the power of deduction. ;)
Lee was telling me about his missus and her TA and i know he has ordered a cruiser aswell. simples.
I've ordered a cruiser with him so we can play CHiPs haha waaaay before your time. :LolLolLolLol:
I also have a 20" TA in white (its original colour), if you can get yours chromed then i would personally as it keeps it original. As mentioned on here there are so many that were chrome that have been powdered in white. Luckily the chromers is only near Southend too, so not far away.
Welcome to the world of BMXs by the way. :daumenhoch:
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Nice project , look forward to its progress ;) .
Watch out for Jim ^^^^ , he's the kinda guy your mum warned you about :2funny: . Say hello to Lee for me & make sure he brings you along to MK this year ;)
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Watch out for Jim ^^^^ , he's the kinda guy your mum warned you about :2funny: .
:LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
MK is definitley on the cards this year. I haven't been for a few years but I have no excuse not to show my face now :daumenhoch:
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Watch out for Jim ^^^^ , he's the kinda guy your mum warned you about :2funny:
How is your mum Matt? tell her sorry for not calling :angel: :2funny: :2funny:
Yep think MK is deffo on the cards this year, once its been confirmed that is ;)
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So I went and did the unthinkable.
I stripped my TA raw.
Going to try and get it to superbikedan sometime soon.
This is what it looks like with the parts ive got so far.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c69/hooga75/shannons%20skyway/791d173b.jpg)
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Oh I like a project thread. I will be following this to see how it progresses. :daumenhoch:
Who says bmx building is only for blokes!!
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good to see another female on here apart from Lucy and Costa ;)
love the bars ;)
just to say to other's reading this
it's not dead till i say it's dead
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/Alloy%20wheels/SNC17384.jpg)
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good to see another female on here apart from Lucy and Costa ;)
love the bars ;)
just to say to other's reading this
it's not dead till i say it's dead
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/Alloy%20wheels/SNC17384.jpg)
Yeah I was directed to that thread, have to say that was pretty amazing!
But I was set on having a white ta. may need to use your technique on on my new project though
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the GT should look sweet 8)
i can under stand about wanting white - and as they say, at the the end of the day ~ it's your bike :daumenhoch:
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My TA got back on saturday. After nagging my boyfriend to go and collect it for me...there it was laid out across the living room floor all bubble wrapped, just waiting to be ripped off.
Extremely carefully of course. I was amazed that he managed not to tear it open himself. but he resisted. anyway... it looks B-E-A-UTIFUL! I take off my hat to superbikedan. Thank you kindly.
So here it is
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c69/hooga75/shannons%20skyway/1ffa1dcf.jpg)
straight away I attempted the decals, soapy water style. I don't think I did too badly for my first attempt
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c69/hooga75/shannons%20skyway/418c6b9b.jpg)
So I am just waiting on a couple of bits to arrive and I am yet to decide on a chainwheel...any thoughts as I want to get it sorted so I can ride it ASAP but dont want to just get one for the sake of it.
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Looking good. :daumenhoch:
Now the fun really begins. :)
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Looks awesome, gotta say I prefer them in White. :smitten:
Red Spider, Blue Chain wheel & Chrome chain ring bolts would look great.
Adam
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got to say Ad's got it spot on with choice - that would look nuts :daumenhoch:
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also go with a 44 tooth at the front. and a 16 tooth freewheel if possible. that gearing is pretty good for all round riding. :daumenhoch:
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suprised daz (orgasmdonor) has not piped up yet with the mention of boss bars ::)
just spotted the bars :LolLolLolLol: hoogas bars were the first ones i'd ever seen in the fleash at the 1st MK meet (me thinks it was then) n kinda liked em ::) (or can you tell, 7 pairs later and the rest) they looked good then (on his hutch i think) n great now :daumenhoch: