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Title: REDLINE BIG BLOCK 1 PIECE CRANK - Polish???
Post by: Orange777 on May 21, 2012, 09:14 PM
Classic case here of a fool and his money!

I saw a Big Block on a Mid School bike and it looked pretty epic! As I have Redline Cranks Saved Search on The Bay.....this item popped up.

I paid £36.00 for it shipped from the US and it arrived today.

Its as meaty as a Desperate Dan Cow Pie, question is, what the f'ck to do with it. Its advertised as Rider grade, decals are missing and bit of rust type wear. So.........


Question 1) - Was £36.00 shipped a really good price

Question 2) - Are these white elephants? Seems like they are an odd size

Question 3) - How would you restore these, looks like they just need a polish

Question 4) - Anyone do decals for these?

Cheers!!

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Title: Re: REDLINE BIG BLOCK 1 PIECE CRANK - Polish???
Post by: Devilock on May 21, 2012, 09:36 PM
(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/mothwasp73/120Melting.jpg)
Title: Re: REDLINE BIG BLOCK 1 PIECE CRANK - Polish???
Post by: Orange777 on May 21, 2012, 09:39 PM
Quote from: Devilock on May 21, 2012, 09:36 PM
(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/mothwasp73/120Melting.jpg)

Really - melt to down?

Wow........ that is drastic action...
Title: Re: REDLINE BIG BLOCK 1 PIECE CRANK - Polish???
Post by: James Nada on May 21, 2012, 09:42 PM
These came on mid-price completes in the late 90's.

I've got a black one that came off an RL444 Cruiser.

They are fookin heavy though - not sure £36 was a great price.
Title: Re: REDLINE BIG BLOCK 1 PIECE CRANK - Polish???
Post by: Devilock on May 21, 2012, 09:44 PM
Quote from: Orange777 on May 21, 2012, 09:39 PM
Quote from: Devilock on May 21, 2012, 09:36 PM
(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/mothwasp73/120Melting.jpg)

Really - melt to down?

Wow........ that is drastic action...

Sorry mate just messing with ya!  ;)
Title: Re: REDLINE BIG BLOCK 1 PIECE CRANK - Polish???
Post by: Orange777 on May 21, 2012, 09:46 PM
Phew - so not melting it down!

Cheers James for locating it. Cant believe how heavy it is. I was blinded by the crank on an epic mid school build.

£36 lesson it would seem. Will have a think, then offer on here before shipping it off to the Bay...

DOH!
Title: Re: REDLINE BIG BLOCK 1 PIECE CRANK - Polish???
Post by: Devilock on May 21, 2012, 10:18 PM
NEED SOME HELP WITH THAT CRANK...?

(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/mothwasp73/big.jpg)
Title: Re: REDLINE BIG BLOCK 1 PIECE CRANK - Polish???
Post by: Orange777 on May 21, 2012, 10:40 PM
Bang Tidy!
Title: Re: REDLINE BIG BLOCK 1 PIECE CRANK - Polish???
Post by: Orange777 on May 22, 2012, 09:08 PM
Does anyone own a Redline Big Block who could take a photo of what Mint condition looks like both sides please???
Title: Re: REDLINE BIG BLOCK 1 PIECE CRANK - Polish???
Post by: sid1972 on May 22, 2012, 09:13 PM
Sent you a pm - I have one if my memory is right, New too.  8)
Title: Re: REDLINE BIG BLOCK 1 PIECE CRANK - Polish???
Post by: Orange777 on May 22, 2012, 09:17 PM
Its stuff like this that makes me love this forum!

Not getting all Brokeback Mountain - but lotta love out to the members who just keep helping me time and time again!!

HIGH FIVES  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: REDLINE BIG BLOCK 1 PIECE CRANK - Polish???
Post by: sid1972 on May 22, 2012, 09:22 PM
just checked - it's a cro mo 175 mint other than one decal is slightly rubbed.

if you can use it mate, sort postage and you can have it.  8)
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