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Title: My next project
Post by: nitrohopper on January 13, 2014, 08:48 PM: Here I have my latest project its a 1984 quad its a bit rough around the edges with some dodgy marks onthe paint work as it was hung when it was wet (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/14/6uqysy8y.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/14/mety9upe.jpg) I will keep you updated as I go with this one I have sourced some very nice parts for this old girl
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Post by: southern andy on January 13, 2014, 08:59 PM: Nice Lee, i loved my Quad but it flexy as hell to ride so i offloaded it, shame really as it was really nice.
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Post by: Retrodan72 on January 13, 2014, 09:04 PM: Tidy Lee, what's the plans for it pal? ???
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: nitrohopper on January 13, 2014, 09:09 PM: Well dan it does involve these bad boys(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/14/u9udymud.jpg)nos in the box all the way from da u s of a
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 13, 2014, 09:14 PM: Quote from: nitrohopper on January 13, 2014, 09:09 PM
Well dan it does involve these bad boys(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/14/u9udymud.jpg)nos in the box all the way from da u s of a

You don't see many sets of them about, going for a black/gold theme then? ??? :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: nitrohopper on January 13, 2014, 09:18 PM: i know its been done to death but my thought was i have a black and gold 24 and i love the way they look so why not do it with an original this will be my most expensive build so far i think i have bought stuff from japan and us , i will be taking the headset out tomorrow and then taking frame and forks to beed blasters more pictures to come watch this space
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Post by: Retrodan72 on January 13, 2014, 09:20 PM: Quote from: nitrohopper on January 13, 2014, 09:18 PM
i know its been done to death but my thought was i have a black and gold 24 and i love the way they look so why not do it with an original this will be my most expensive build so far i think i have bought stuff from japan and us , i will be taking the headset out tomorrow and then taking frame and forks to beed blasters more pictures to come watch this space

Look forward to it, black/gold is a classic. :4_17_5:
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Post by: TORKER mick on January 13, 2014, 09:28 PM: very nice lee ;) keep us updated on the build :daumenhoch:
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Post by: AKGOFF on January 13, 2014, 09:41 PM: I'll look forward to this one Lee, I Fookin love Quads. :smitten:
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Post by: Jaan on January 13, 2014, 11:03 PM: Can't beat black and gold, looks like the beginnings of a beauty Lee (shame about its owner). ;)

Take your time and get it dialled just right :daumenhoch:
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Post by: kungfunky on January 13, 2014, 11:37 PM: You can't beat a cool looking Quad, looking forward to seeing the build.

And that reminds me to pm you ;)
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: nitrohopper on January 14, 2014, 07:12 PM: I got these lovley bits from a good mate of mine this will look awsome when fitted(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/15/ebyrevy5.jpg)
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Post by: chubby on January 14, 2014, 07:33 PM: Looking forward to this lee, the pair will look great together bud :popcorn:
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: nitrohopper on January 18, 2014, 04:11 PM: Today I collected the quad from the beed blaster all good now on to the painter(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/19/6amy3ate.jpg)
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Post by: Jaan on January 18, 2014, 04:17 PM: Looking good Lee, you've got to love a Quad :daumenhoch:
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Post by: poolysheriff on January 18, 2014, 04:18 PM: I,m going to have to get myself one of those :smitten:
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: nitrohopper on January 22, 2014, 08:38 PM: The bit are coming together slowley for the quad (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/23/yzybu2at.jpg)
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Post by: AKGOFF on January 22, 2014, 08:41 PM: Shaping up to be a real head turner Lee. :daumenhoch:

Urry up.
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Post by: insectbones on January 24, 2014, 08:05 AM: Nice one Lee, black and gold always looks good :daumenhoch:

This gonna be on the Southsea ride?
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: nitrohopper on January 25, 2014, 12:45 AM: Some more bits arrived today dont ya just love um (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/25/hyvejyda.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/25/qygajane.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/25/jyduve4y.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/25/my8y6yra.jpg) the small sticker says classic bikes the home of mr bmx 9,95 mmm I wish
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Post by: CustardLips on January 25, 2014, 12:56 AM: White and gold looks lovely when done right and yours is coming along nicely. :daumenhoch:
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Post by: Jaan on January 25, 2014, 01:14 AM: Quote from: CustardLips on January 25, 2014, 12:56 AM
White and gold looks lovely when done right and yours is coming along nicely. :daumenhoch:

I think it's primed ready for balance paint ;)
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: CustardLips on January 25, 2014, 01:29 AM: Quote from: Jaan on January 25, 2014, 01:14 AM
Quote from: CustardLips on January 25, 2014, 12:56 AM
White and gold looks lovely when done right and yours is coming along nicely. :daumenhoch:

I think it's primed ready for balance paint ;)
:LolLolLolLol: Black and gold it is then. :daumenhoch: ;D
It's like earwigin' someone else's conversation and only getting half the story. :teef:
I should read these threads sometimes. ???
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: Jaan on January 25, 2014, 01:32 AM: Fookin spell check didn't help did it? ;D

I like old balance and white movies too :crazy2:
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Post by: griff on January 25, 2014, 01:40 AM: This should turn out well :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: CustardLips on January 25, 2014, 01:43 AM: Quote from: Jaan on January 25, 2014, 01:32 AM
Fookin spell check didn't help did it? ;D

I like old balance and white movies too :crazy2:
Spill chick ! What's that. :crazy2:
Quier night in with Mary Jane's my excyse. ;)
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: Jaan on January 25, 2014, 01:51 AM: A queer night in is your exercise? Too much information...
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Post by: CustardLips on January 25, 2014, 02:05 AM: :LolLolLolLol: Gone to pot now. :-X
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Post by: hunterdubber on January 25, 2014, 02:12 AM: Having a queer night in ? ::) :-*

Its all coming out now :shocked:

"Coming out " being the operative :LolLolLolLol:

It's Jaan's fault ,he's brain washing you into submission :crazy2: :D
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: CustardLips on January 25, 2014, 02:38 AM: This is the only thing coming out in house tonight. :daumenhoch:
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/25/a6ysy9aq.jpg)
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: insectbones on January 26, 2014, 10:52 PM: Quote from: CustardLips on January 25, 2014, 01:43 AM
Quote from: Jaan on January 25, 2014, 01:32 AM
Fookin spell check didn't help did it? ;D

I like old balance and white movies too :crazy2:
Spill chick ! What's that. :crazy2:
Quier night in with Mary Jane's my excyse. ;)

Fookin Hell Nick, time to tap the ash and put the lid on the bottle mate :D
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: nitrohopper on January 28, 2014, 09:22 PM: These arrived today well happy(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/29/yhuse7u8.jpg) I got som others with it (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/29/eqygupy5.jpg)time to take the quad to the painter
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: oldscool on January 28, 2014, 10:04 PM: Those pedals are fooking lurrrrvley. "wantit"
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: BMX1973 on January 29, 2014, 07:59 PM: Think this is going to be rather nice :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: nitrohopper on January 30, 2014, 07:45 PM: I am so happy and excited with my quad parts they are coming together very well (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/31/vu8equ9a.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/31/navy3abu.jpg)I had another card through the door when I got home with a lovley charge for a box of more great stuff I will keep u informed cheers guys
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: nitrohopper on January 31, 2014, 07:35 PM: This is what arrived today(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/01/ymu9e8yg.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/01/ytavu5un.jpg) araya 7x suntour vx kool stops and sr large flange hubs (will be contacting stidd's later to wotk out spoke length
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: oldscool on January 31, 2014, 08:48 PM: Get it built cant wait to see it. :daumenhoch:
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Post by: TORKER mick on January 31, 2014, 09:22 PM: BOTM coming up soon :4_17_5:
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: NORTY40 on February 01, 2014, 12:18 AM: Nice that Lee , looking forward to seeing it built :daumenhoch:

Some cool parts lined up for it 8)

Re spokes .... 184mm 3 cross lace should do the trick ;)
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Post by: nitrohopper on February 01, 2014, 07:17 AM: thanks joff
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Post by: nitrohopper on February 08, 2014, 08:41 PM: Built up my wheels for the quad (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/a7a6ara6.jpg)
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: nitrohopper on February 09, 2014, 01:03 PM: Just got this from the painters(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/yruba9e7.jpg)
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Post by: nitrohopper on February 09, 2014, 01:35 PM: Build parts allready to go (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/8atamydy.jpg)
Title: Re: My next project
Post by: nitrohopper on February 14, 2014, 10:48 PM: Well here it is and I think it looks absolutely stunning well worth the wait and effort(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/15/uta8y5eb.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/15/syzysamu.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/15/jy6uvyna.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/15/ja4uvagu.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/15/henuheta.jpg)
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Post by: Jaan on February 15, 2014, 01:25 AM: FOOOOK me Lee that is stunning mate! Get some outdoor daylight pics as soon as the weather allows so we can see it in all it's glory.

I doff my cap to you mate, your best build to date :4_17_5:
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Post by: snoopy72 on February 15, 2014, 04:48 PM: Gold and black always looks trick on a build , very nice :daumenhoch:
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Post by: HUTCHMAN on February 15, 2014, 05:17 PM: lovin those pedals
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Post by: In2bmx on February 15, 2014, 05:23 PM: Stunning looking bike :4_17_5: Those pedals are ace . :daumenhoch:
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Post by: kalex on February 15, 2014, 07:11 PM: Yep black n gold are made for each other

I've been waiting for a finished pic, top marks :4_17_5:
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Post by: sawzall on February 15, 2014, 07:41 PM: Great work lee :daumenhoch:
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Post by: childhooddream on February 15, 2014, 09:26 PM: Wow that is one nice build "wantit"
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Post by: kdw712 on February 20, 2014, 12:52 PM: crackin build :daumenhoch: