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Title: August '83 local newspaper * More pics added*
Post by: Andy68 on December 07, 2012, 07:43 PM
One of the old school Grimsby/Cleethorpes members on F/book has just posted a few newspaper cuttings. Feck me, talk about a trip down memory lane........  :4_17_5:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii49/Paz68/rad.jpg)
I'm second on the right.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii49/Paz68/rad3.jpg)
I'm guessing this the opening of the YMCA track, Grimsby? Help me out Nick!! Gary Fenwick's dad?

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii49/Paz68/rad6.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii49/Paz68/rad5.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii49/Paz68/rad4.jpg)
Title: Re: August '83 local newspaper
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 07, 2012, 08:22 PM
Cool pic Andy, I love stuff like that.  :coolsmiley:

I can't see that swan guy anywhere? ???
Title: Re: August '83 local newspaper
Post by: That Swan Guy on December 07, 2012, 08:35 PM
Yes Andy that is Ray Fenwick, Gary's dad. Sadly no longer with us.
His mum did make an appearance at the ride in July and the race meet at New Waltham.
And that is the YMCA (First evolution) got upgraded 85/86.
Title: Re: August '83 local newspaper
Post by: BMX1973 on December 07, 2012, 08:39 PM

Nice to see these old school pics.  :)
Title: Re: August '83 local newspaper * More pics added*
Post by: deeman on December 07, 2012, 09:13 PM
So,there were two types of E.T available?price is a shocker compared to what they are worth now!!Anyone know the difference between 'E.T original' and 'E.T replica'?just out of interest ,like! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: August '83 local newspaper * More pics added*
Post by: Badbaldie on December 07, 2012, 09:35 PM
cool pics Andy  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: August '83 local newspaper * More pics added*
Post by: bobbbbsy on December 07, 2012, 09:35 PM
 After the release of the movie, Kuwahara started mass producing these E.T. colored bikes. There were three types of them made. Two of them were the loop tail type frame with KZ type double gussets. The loop tail E.T. bikes were split up into two grades. One was a "High-end" type with Japanese made components and a higher price and were almost only sold in serious bike shops. The lower price loop tail E.T. model featured less exotic parts to help keep the cost down. Pictures of the two types of loop tail E.T. bikes can be found below. The third E.T. model was the cheap Apollo frame model with it's single front gusset and three holes pressed into it, non-loop tail rear, and full high tinsel steel frame. The Apollo Kuwahara E.T. bikes were about half the price of the loop tail bikes and featured mostly Taiwan made parts, however the frame was made in Japan. The Apollo E.T. or the cheaper version were sold in toy and department stores and are sometimes known as the Toy store E.T. model
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Title: Re: August '83 local newspaper * More pics added*
Post by: GavinDavis on December 07, 2012, 09:48 PM
Check out that kid in the first pic.....Mega air, sat down!!  Thats old school for ya!  It was always about the air...never about the landing  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: August '83 local newspaper * More pics added*
Post by: bobbbbsy on December 07, 2012, 09:49 PM
LUCKY HE WEIGHS 2 STONE. LOOK AT THEM FORKS !!  :shocked:
Title: Re: August '83 local newspaper * More pics added*
Post by: Darren KAP on December 07, 2012, 09:54 PM

  Great pics  :4_17_5:   looking at the pic of you Andy makes me think that you've never had you hair cut since  :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: August '83 local newspaper * More pics added*
Post by: GavinDavis on December 07, 2012, 10:03 PM
LUCKY HE WEIGHS 2 STONE. LOOK AT THEM FORKS !!  :shocked:

Freakin hell!!!  Your right....WTF???  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: August '83 local newspaper
Post by: That Swan Guy on December 07, 2012, 10:06 PM
Cool pic Andy, I love stuff like that.  :coolsmiley:

I can't see that swan guy anywhere? ???

I was too fast for the camera to catch me :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: August '83 local newspaper * More pics added*
Post by: Andy68 on December 08, 2012, 01:11 PM
One more..............

Spoff on his Burner sneaking underneath me!  :LolLolLolLol:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii49/Paz68/rad7.jpg)
Title: Re: August '83 local newspaper * More pics added*
Post by: Devilock on December 08, 2012, 01:58 PM
Great pics Andy.  :daumenhoch:

What bike are you on?
Title: Re: August '83 local newspaper * More pics added*
Post by: Andy68 on December 08, 2012, 02:34 PM
I'm on this GT stickered up Akisu. Had it custom built at Wheel Ways, Grimsby for the grand sum of 150quid, saved for feckin ages I remember.  :daumenhoch: Note the Troxel combo seat!   :LolLolLolLol:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii49/Paz68/Oldbike.jpg)
Title: Re: August '83 local newspaper * More pics added*
Post by: Devilock on December 08, 2012, 02:37 PM
Cheeky build...!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: August '83 local newspaper * More pics added*
Post by: Andy68 on December 08, 2012, 02:43 PM
I've just managed to find Daniel on FBook (gentleman type jump in top pic), sent him the pic........ He loved it but remembers crashing on landing and bending the super slim forks!!!!  :LolLolLolLol:
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