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Title: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: Spartacus on October 04, 2013, 06:04 PM

Heya guys - a new 24 incher resto from over the North
1986 GT cruiser frame/forks - og decals (the way I found this combo)

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-08-31-942_zps98396f24.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-08-31-942_zps98396f24.jpg.html)


Wheel resto

Here's one of the wheels before.
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-06-30-811_zpsb0cdef26.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-06-30-811_zpsb0cdef26.jpg.html)

After
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-08-28-938_zps37acf328.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-08-28-938_zps37acf328.jpg.html)

Laced with GT hubs
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-08-28-939_zps5baced21.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-08-28-939_zps5baced21.jpg.html)

Frontwheel with a Snakebelly tire
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-08-31-945_zpsf85bcbeb.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-08-31-945_zpsf85bcbeb.jpg.html)

So far
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-08-31-946_zps12adbc2a.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-08-31-946_zps12adbc2a.jpg.html)

Restoration of a Gt winged clamp

Before
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-09-03-965_zpsec8774ac.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-09-03-965_zpsec8774ac.jpg.html)

After
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP4787_zps553281dc.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP4787_zps553281dc.jpg.html)

The gear:

Mounted an Sr Tubular hollow crank with a sealed bearing BB - white Tuf Neck disc - blue machined Sugino 40t chainring.
Pedals KKT LMX magnesium.

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-09-12-981_zps99a7592c.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-09-12-981_zps99a7592c.jpg.html)

Stem is a blue Tuf Neck patent pending

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-09-12-985_zps13898e68.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-09-12-985_zps13898e68.jpg.html)

Top tube with an og Flite pad.

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-09-12-984_zpse7294b00.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-09-12-984_zpse7294b00.jpg.html)

These Torker cruiser handlebars from this old Asco that I had in mind to use

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/asco5_zps6a1de3d6.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/asco5_zps6a1de3d6.jpg.html)

The seat GT Ariake in white

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-10-03-1022_zpsb2d5c522.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/2013-10-03-1022_zpsb2d5c522.jpg.html)


Result

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP4806_zps7c405086.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP4806_zps7c405086.jpg.html)
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP4802_zpse7638cd5.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP4802_zpse7638cd5.jpg.html)
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP4755_zps01900991.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP4755_zps01900991.jpg.html)
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP4801_zpsa5dae380.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP4801_zpsa5dae380.jpg.html)
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP47532_zps58d67405.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP47532_zps58d67405.jpg.html)
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP4788_zps97b36833.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP4788_zps97b36833.jpg.html)
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP4789_zps3bceb2fe.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/spartacus-css/media/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP4789_zps3bceb2fe.jpg.html)

Parts

Frame: GT 24 cruiser frame
Forks: GT cruiser forks
Handlebar: Torker cruiser bars
Plate: Huntington Beach made for Spanish market
Headset: GT Epoch
Padset: Genuine Flite GT padset
Grips: Oakley B2
Stem: Tuf neck patent pending
Seatpost: GT
Seat: Ariake GT
Seatclamp: GT winged
Crank: SR Tubular hollow 175 -  41 T Sugino chainwheel
Chaindisc: Tuf Neck
Chain: Izumi
Pedals: Blue KKT magnesium
Rearbrake: MX 901 - Skyway Tuff pads
Brakelever: DC MX Tech 4 lever
Rims:  Araya 7X  24 x 1.75
Hubs: GT race hubs - sealed bearing
Tyres: 80's Cheng Shin Snakebellies


 :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: sawzall on October 04, 2013, 06:09 PM

sweet looking build and great resto:daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: senzo milano on October 04, 2013, 06:14 PM

Very nice built Spppppartacus   ;)

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: Peter J on October 04, 2013, 06:27 PM

Lush

And loving the opc  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: willo73 on October 04, 2013, 07:25 PM

 :4_17_5:  "wantit" Chrome n blue - great resto  :daumenhoch:

And white!  :-[  :D

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: martin46 on October 04, 2013, 07:26 PM

Stunning build/resto! Looks fantastic  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: Macmania on October 04, 2013, 07:41 PM

Nice job, looks comfy to ride  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: Chapperz on October 04, 2013, 07:46 PM

That looks real cool 8), i have a GT24 1986 also. But probably not as nice.
The 24" cruisers just don't seem to come up that often (well not nice old school ones).
Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: Andy68 on October 04, 2013, 08:01 PM

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: CustardLips on October 04, 2013, 08:09 PM

Nicely done.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: senzo milano on October 05, 2013, 09:25 AM

I do noticed that outside picture's in day light are better   :coolsmiley:

Looks great in daylight without flashlight  ... so i have to come soon to you

To look for this bike in real. and drive it to my home  :2funny:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: Spartacus on October 05, 2013, 06:18 PM

Quote from: senzo milano on October 05, 2013, 09:25 AM

I do noticed that outside picture's in day light are better   :coolsmiley:

Looks great in daylight without flashlight  ... so i have to come soon to you

To look for this bike in real. and drive it to my home  :2funny:

Haleluja  :slayer:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: senzo milano on October 05, 2013, 06:42 PM

I am on my way now..

but it will take a bit longer. because i am with a

BAYERSE MOTOR WERKE


 :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: Stellartois on October 05, 2013, 07:39 PM

Absolutely stunning, great build :daumenhoch: :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: nosepickben on October 05, 2013, 08:06 PM

Very nice indeed. I do like an old gt.

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: rodriguez on October 05, 2013, 08:16 PM

Love it   :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on October 05, 2013, 09:07 PM

That's lush

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: griff on October 05, 2013, 09:30 PM

very tidy  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: chubby on October 05, 2013, 10:47 PM

Tasty as fook bud, cracking build & resto skills
I need to have cloned  babies from your stem  :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: midschooljon on October 05, 2013, 11:12 PM

Amazing build. Love your work.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: Pooch on October 06, 2013, 02:42 AM

What they all said.. Stunning  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: GavinDavis on October 06, 2013, 05:07 AM

That looks great!  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: MartyC on October 06, 2013, 06:23 AM

Quality work there and a great result, I like that a lot  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: stidds on October 06, 2013, 12:32 PM

Lovely bike and lovely build Khaled.



I found however bitd when I rode for GT that the cruiser was absolutely bloody awful to ride, I couldn't use it so used to ride a Curtis 24 with GT stickers.

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: stu27 on October 06, 2013, 03:22 PM

love that :smitten:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: Glynnyboy on October 06, 2013, 09:45 PM

The quality of builds you churn out with the regularity that you do is outstanding and great to see.
You have done it again, well thought out and well done, awesome cruiser  :smitten: :daumenhoch: :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: Spartacus on October 06, 2013, 10:55 PM

I was very curious how the white parts would go with the blue and the chrome and I see everybody likes the combo.

Thank you for chiming in guys. 

 :4_17_5:   :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/spartacus-css/1986%20GT%20Cruiser/IMGP4758_zps44274dd4.jpg)

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: Mattdub on October 10, 2013, 08:45 AM

Looks sweet Khaled  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: scoff on October 12, 2013, 08:58 PM

That's a great build.
 :daumenhoch:
Is that your garden..?

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: jim350i on October 12, 2013, 09:41 PM

GT Jim says......................... YES  8) (like man from Delmonte)

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: senzo milano on October 16, 2013, 05:28 PM

Quote from: scoff on October 12, 2013, 08:58 PM

That's a great build.
 :daumenhoch:
Is that your garden..?

Yes he's having a very big  garden..  :coolsmiley:
 
only a bad taste of car make   :P

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: BMX1973 on October 16, 2013, 07:05 PM

 :smitten: Now that is nice.  :smitten:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: jim350i on October 17, 2013, 11:00 PM

mmmmmmmmmm hhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmm

feelin that friend.  8)

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: Spen69 on October 17, 2013, 11:23 PM

I'm generally not a cruiser fan, but that is seriously bloody awesome bud :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: Spartacus on October 23, 2013, 10:03 PM

Quote from: scoff on October 12, 2013, 08:58 PM

That's a great build.
 :daumenhoch:
Is that your garden..?

Sorry for late reply -  I was mowing the grass  :crazy2:
No this is a public place in my town.

 ;)

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: Desmartie on October 24, 2013, 01:47 PM

WOW. seriously awesome build ! :slayer:
love the color combo and 24" SSSSSNAKE BELLIESSSSSS , sweet.

M,  8)

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: pickle on October 24, 2013, 02:14 PM

That's proper nice!  looks the nuts mate  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Gt cruiser resto with a 1986 flash back
Post by: Funkyworm on October 24, 2013, 03:08 PM

Hubba Hubba  "wantit"