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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Freestyle (frame stands and kickturns galore!) => Topic started by: 750Rush on March 16, 2012, 01:12 PM

Title: Ammaco Qs
Post by: 750Rush on March 16, 2012, 01:12 PM

I collected a supergoose at the weekend and couldn't say no to this Ammaco as I've always wanted one and it makes my colelction complete (famous last words!).

Can anyone confirm which Ammaco it is please?

I think there are quite a few non standard parts, like the forks, bars stem and wheels - but don't know if they are any good?

Is it possible to repair the gusset too?

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w265/750Rush/P1050980.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w265/750Rush/P1050982.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w265/750Rush/P1050995.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w265/750Rush/P1050996.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w265/750Rush/P1050997.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w265/750Rush/P1050998.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w265/750Rush/P1050999.jpg)

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: pickle on March 16, 2012, 01:17 PM

Freestyle king or something like that?   ???

by the way they all split there which is why they later filled the whole in on the gusset

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: deeman on March 16, 2012, 02:38 PM

I think it may be an early 90's one,it has the same bars and stem as one my mate bought recently which is a 91/92.The old freestyle king/pro came with CW type bars i think!unless someone has put later bars on?? :idiot2: :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: WINI on March 16, 2012, 03:23 PM

Mid 80's Freestyle King/Ace/Pro frame with a collection of odd parts.  Only difference between the 3 was the parts spec, and Pickle's right, they were renowned for splitting in that gusset area.  A skillful welder might be able to spot it on the rear face?  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: oddkiddcreations on March 16, 2012, 03:47 PM

Id weld that up for you FOC. Looks like steel with chrome plating. It would need to be re-chromed after tho.  :)

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: WINI on March 16, 2012, 06:06 PM

4130 Cromoly tubing mate I think

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: 750Rush on March 16, 2012, 07:39 PM

Many thanks for the replies and kind offer to weld it FOC (where abouts are you based pls?)

The front head tube has this sticker, but then stickers can be added to anything! It does feel very light.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w265/750Rush/P1050994.jpg)

I'd really like to know where the forks are from. They have to guides for the cable for a pots mod.

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: oddkiddcreations on March 19, 2012, 01:17 PM

Im in romford essex.

Any type of metal can be repaired.

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: 750Rush on March 19, 2012, 05:42 PM

Thanks. I may take you up on that offer sometime. My supergoose is going to need welding too if I ever manage to take the iron rod out of the seat tube!

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: RichG41 on March 22, 2012, 11:26 PM

Hi

I'm sure it's a Freestyle (King / Ace / Pro) up to 1984 as I think in 85 the gusset was soild (as previosuly mentioned) due to cracks that most suffered. All models were 4130 Chromoly but the cheapest in the range ("King") didn't have 4130 forks and these differ visually as the Ace and the Pro had slanted end to the forks whereas the Kings were flat. I'm not sure they are the original forks although I cannot see them properly in the photos.

Hope that's helpful

Cheers

Rich

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: 750Rush on March 28, 2012, 01:49 PM

Very helpful, thanks.

I'll get a close up picture of the forks sometime soon.

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: Gatters on April 02, 2012, 07:15 AM

Agree with comments already, here's mine http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=130319.0 as you can see the forks are different and I have the solid gusset.

Will look nice when done and they are very nice to ride!  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: Hootski70 on April 04, 2012, 10:28 PM

The forks and stem are from a Diamond Back .  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: 750Rush on April 05, 2012, 01:19 PM

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The forks and stem are from a Diamond Back

Thanks for that! So they are an upgrade over standard Ammaco parts?

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: WINI on April 05, 2012, 09:22 PM

Quote from: 750Rush on April 05, 2012, 01:19 PM

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The forks and stem are from a Diamond Back

Thanks for that! So they are an upgrade over standard Ammaco parts?

I wouldn't have said so myself.  If the frame was an Ace or Pro, the original forks were very similar to landing gear in looks and 4130 too.

Stem kind of depended where you bought it.  I snapped mine bitd as it was the only cheap component on the bike to be fair.

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: 750Rush on April 06, 2012, 08:19 AM

Thanks, so I really need to find some original forks similar to landing gear in looks and 4130 too.

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: HARORIDER on April 06, 2012, 08:31 AM

look at kdw712's post in this link you'll find all you need to know here mate  :daumenhoch:

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=33917.0

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: 750Rush on April 06, 2012, 08:34 AM

Thanks.

There is one for sale here, but it looks the worse for wear.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/old-vintage-ammaco-bmx-/110854271824?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item19cf6df350

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: HARORIDER on April 06, 2012, 08:35 AM

can't belive that POS is already up to 100 quid  :shocked:

Title: Re: Ammaco Qs
Post by: 750Rush on July 02, 2012, 08:24 PM

I've just bought another one  ;D