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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: Retrodan72 on February 08, 2014, 12:42 PM
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This came up for sale early in January. Tom (Rad Pitt) was moving it on after buying it and never finding the time to get on with it.
It's one from my wish list, but was down the list, but I kept going back to Tom's sale thread, and sent him a pm. I'd met Tom a couple of years back and knew he was a good guy, so a deal was done, thanks Tom.
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So with a knackered boiler, and being so soon after Christmas I had to tread carefully laying out cash on parts, but I shifted my Performer and had a bit of spare cash to obtain a few bits.
As you all who know me, it's never going to be Ukai Speedlines and Redline Flights, but going down the repop road may annoy some of you, but it suits my wallet, and frees up the high end stuff for you guys.
I wanted to keep it clean and simple, so aimed for gold and yellow to go with the chrome. I'd seen Carl's GT Pro a couple of years ago, and liked the look, so for these.
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So we have some:
repop A'me's from eBay
Hsin Lung Foo Yung bars off Gaz (Rollin')
Suntour Powerstem off Chris (Jaan)
Repop DC clamp from Alan's
Tange MX2 headset from Moonster
gold nips
Sealed bearing Suzues off Dave (Brummie)
Valve caps off ScottyB
Shimano pedals off Jai
Sugino 44t chain ring off eBay
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some 7x stylee rims from Aussie land that arrived today.
I'll be getting the rest of the bits with some help from Rooski over the next few months, then this will be out in Chester in April.
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It's funny Dan me and Andy (Mr DTTDB :LolLolLolLol: ) were only talking about this frame today and how we both would love to do a Patty in the future ;)
Looks like it going be a sweet build when it's done mate :smitten:
Can't wait to see it finished :daumenhoch:
I was thinking of adding a bit of red too and having A'me Unitrons if I could afford it....
Yellow and gold is going to look good though :coolsmiley:
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It's funny Dan me and Andy (Mr DTTDB :LolLolLolLol: ) were only talking about this frame today and how we both would love to do a Patty in the future ;)
Looks like it going be a sweet build when it's done mate :smitten:
Can't wait to see it finished :daumenhoch:
Cheers Ant, I don't really know much about Patty's, only that every time I've seen one, I always like the look of them. :daumenhoch:
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I don't know much but I love the graphics and chrome/yellow/gold looks killer dude :4_17_5:
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You need these
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p191/carpcrazyox/SAM_1968.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/carpcrazyox/media/SAM_1968.jpg.html)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p191/carpcrazyox/SAM_1967.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/carpcrazyox/media/SAM_1967.jpg.html)
You're not having them though. :LolLolLolLol: US made Patty Pro bars. :coolsmiley:
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You need these
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p191/carpcrazyox/SAM_1968.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/carpcrazyox/media/SAM_1968.jpg.html)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p191/carpcrazyox/SAM_1967.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/carpcrazyox/media/SAM_1967.jpg.html)
You're not having them though. :LolLolLolLol: US made Patty Pro bars. :coolsmiley:
I bet they're worth more than the total I'll spend on the parts for mine Andy. :LolLolLolLol:
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You need these
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p191/carpcrazyox/SAM_1968.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/carpcrazyox/media/SAM_1968.jpg.html)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p191/carpcrazyox/SAM_1967.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/carpcrazyox/media/SAM_1967.jpg.html)
You're not having them though. :LolLolLolLol: US made Patty Pro bars. :coolsmiley:
Harsh..... :shocked:
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You need these
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p191/carpcrazyox/SAM_1968.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/carpcrazyox/media/SAM_1968.jpg.html)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p191/carpcrazyox/SAM_1967.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/carpcrazyox/media/SAM_1967.jpg.html)
You're not having them though. :LolLolLolLol: US made Patty Pro bars. :coolsmiley:
Harsh..... :shocked:
But fair. ;)
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I never paid a lot for them Dan. They're on my Profile Champ Pro now.
You cant go wrong with gold in your build on that frameset. :4_17_5:
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I never paid a lot for them Dan. They're on my Profile Champ Pro now.
You cant go wrong with gold in your build on that frameset. :4_17_5:
I've never done a gold build before Andy, I think it will look good, time will tell. :-\
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Looking good Dan!
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Looking forward to seeing this to develop Dan. Looking good so far
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Cheers lads. :daumenhoch:
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Should look well smart :daumenhoch:
Tried blue n yellow on mine,couldn't get the grips to match the seat,pity cos i bought the seat about 2 years before the f+f, cos i knew i wanted to build a Patterson :D
Now i can't use the yellow n blue unitrons :(
Redone now black n chrome/silver looks well smart 8)
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Should look well smart :daumenhoch:
Tried blue n yellow on mine,couldn't get the grips to match the seat,pity cos i bought the seat about 2 years before the f+f, cos i knew i wanted to build a Patterson :D
Now i can't use the yellow n blue unitrons :(
Redone now black n chrome/silver looks well smart 8)
Look forward to seeing that Andy. :daumenhoch:
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Should look well smart :daumenhoch:
Tried blue n yellow on mine,couldn't get the grips to match the seat,pity cos i bought the seat about 2 years before the f+f, cos i knew i wanted to build a Patterson :D
Now i can't use the yellow n blue unitrons :(
Redone now black n chrome/silver looks well smart 8)
Look forward to seeing that Andy. :daumenhoch:
Will be coming down to MK :daumenhoch:
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Looking good Dan. The gold hubs on those silver rims will look very smart and clean.
Good choice of components so far :daumenhoch:
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Dan
Stop procrastinating and build the bloody thing! :LolLolLolLol:
It's gonna look ace :daumenhoch:
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Looking good Dan. The gold hubs on those silver rims will look very smart and clean.
Good choice of components so far :daumenhoch:
Cheers Terry, the rest of the parts will be:
Gold Tech 3
Gold DC caliper??
Yellow Kashi Aero
Sugino spider
Sugino or Takagi 1 piece
1.75 Comp III's
Yellow cable
Tange BB
and a repro padset.
I prefer building the race bikes now, I've done the Freestylers and race bikes just seem easier to get the parts together, no arsein about trying to get the right colours etc.
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Have always fancied a Patty! :daumenhoch:
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It's funny Dan me and Andy (Mr DTTDB :LolLolLolLol: ) were only talking about this frame today and how we both would love to do a Patty in the future ;)
Looks like it going be a sweet build when it's done mate :smitten:
Can't wait to see it finished :daumenhoch:
I was thinking of adding a bit of red too and having A'me Unitrons if I could afford it....
Yellow and gold is going to look good though :coolsmiley:
Well said Ant! Yes, strange that we were talking about this very bike yesterday. Like I've said before Dan, I was looking at the for sale thread and hovering over the dib dobs button on this. Really nice bike - lovely colour combo with the decals. Yellow and gold parts always look great on these. Can't wait to see this at Chester. Keep us all updated - more pics please!
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Will do, as and when, may get the wheels built next weekend. :daumenhoch:
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Should be a cool rider Dan , really looking forward to seeing it built up 8)
.... then we can christen it at Chester with some posh clunge on the seat >:D
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Should be a cool rider Dan , really looking forward to seeing it built up 8)
.... then we can christen it at Chester with some posh clunge on the seat >:D
Fingers crossed Joffy, I'll be sniffing the seat afterwards if so. :daumenhoch:
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Should be a cool rider Dan , really looking forward to seeing it built up 8)
.... then we can christen it at Chester with some posh clunge on the seat >:D
Fingers crossed Joffy, I'll be sniffing the seat afterwards if so. :daumenhoch:
..... you do surprise me Dan ;D
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That's gonna look awesome Dan :daumenhoch:
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Do we have an update on this yet Danny boy?
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Do we have an update on this yet Danny boy?
Not yet Chris, will be a couple of weeks yet as I only allow myself a monthly BMX fund, and I've smashed that already this month. :LolLolLolLol:
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I've just scrolled thro 2 pages expecting the fookin thing built Dan not 20 pics of the bars!!!! Wot ya doin???!!!!!!!!!!!!! :LolLolLolLol:
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....... and I'm still no wiser as to why no one uses the 'Race Bike' category anymore?? Why is it such a tiny size heading?? Just askin...... ???
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I've just scrolled thro 2 pages expecting the fookin thing built Dan not 20 pics of the bars!!!! Wot ya doin???!!!!!!!!!!!!! :LolLolLolLol:
Ordered more bits yesterday, and some bits came this week. I'm in no rush, not riding till Chester. :daumenhoch:
Oh, and I've not got the frame and forks yet. :LolLolLolLol:
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:LolLolLolLol:
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Just spotted the thread Dan, will be winging its way to you shortly ;)
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Just spotted the thread Dan, will be winging its way to you shortly ;)
Thanks Tom, no rush though whatsoever mate. :4_17_5:
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A few more bits gathered this week. Seat, freewheel, pad set, tubes and chain.
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Have you finished this blasphemous build?
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Have you finished this blasphemous build?
Unfortunately not Rich, I've not got the frame and forks yet. :LolLolLolLol:
It will be done by the end of the month though. :daumenhoch:
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Bit of an update today. As you've seen in the other thread, I started on Thursday night to polish my spokes. I finished the last few off this morning, then along with the rims, hubs and nips, I dropped them off at my LBS to get built. I told them I was in no rush, but really wanted them for the Chester ride in 3 weeks.
So, the bike shop sent me a text 45 mins ago saying that they were ready , so I bombed down there to collect them.
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Sweet-looking wheelset that Dan! Looking forward to seeing this finished! :daumenhoch:
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Nice wheels Dan , I can't wait to see this finished . :daumenhoch:
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Nice wheels Dan , I can't wait to see this finished . :daumenhoch:
Nice cheap and cheerful wheel set Carlos, £140 inc building.
I'll learn to build my own one day. :)
Nah, I won't, that's a lie. ::)
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Nice wheels Dan , I can't wait to see this finished . :daumenhoch:
Nice cheap and cheerful wheel set Carlos, £140 inc building.
I'll learn to build my own one day. :)
Nah, I won't, that's a lie. ::)
It's theraputic building wheels Dan, give it a go.
Oh hang on, no it's not "help"
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8)
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The bits look great, wheels especially - not long now mate ;)
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The bits look great, wheels especially - not long now mate ;)
I can't wait Tom, I won't sleep tonight. :D
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Mum, are we there yet ??
The suspense is killing me.
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Mum, are we there yet ??
The suspense is killing me.
DAN get on with it :tickedoff: :LolLolLolLol:
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I'm sorry lads, I'll be getting this built up this weekend. :-[
I'm sitting at home today waiting for a box with the frame and forks in to be delivered. :daumenhoch:
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Sorry build fans, but I'll have to leave you in suspenders a little bit longer with this.
I was hoping the UPS guy would turn up before my local Royal Mail depot closed at 12.30 as my seat guts and tyres are there, but I wasn't taking the risk on missing the frame and forks getting delivered, so stayed at home all day. The driver showed up at 16.00
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So I couldn't wait to get the frame set out
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It really is a beaut, I just need to get a duster and a bit of Autosol out tomorrow and give it a bit of a buffing, then I'll start throwing parts on. I wanted to start today, but my Bro, his handbrake and my Mrs' sister turned up with Birthday cards for me, so it seemed a bit rude to tell them to fook off so I could play with children's bicycles.
I did manage to get the bits together for a pre build Hutch stylee parts shot
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ffs Dan,youre milking this,get on and build it ffs and put us all out of our misery ;D
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ffs Dan,youre milking this,get on and build it ffs and put us all out of our misery ;D
I'm making up for all the lazy coontz that don't do build threads. :LolLolLolLol:
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I'm moist with anticipation
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ffs Dan,youre milking this,get on and build it ffs and put us all out of our misery ;D
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Glad it arrived safely mate - happy birthday too :daumenhoch:
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Today's selfie, entitled: Waiting for Dan to build his fookin bike!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx358/nickswan1/skull_dead_computer_zpsc269a1c1.jpg) (http://s771.photobucket.com/user/nickswan1/media/skull_dead_computer_zpsc269a1c1.jpg.html)
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Glad it arrived safely mate - happy birthday too :daumenhoch:
Thanks Tom, I'm made up with it mate. :4_17_5:
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Today's selfie, entitled: Waiting for Dan to build his fookin bike!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx358/nickswan1/skull_dead_computer_zpsc269a1c1.jpg) (http://s771.photobucket.com/user/nickswan1/media/skull_dead_computer_zpsc269a1c1.jpg.html)
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It's a bit like your wanted threads. :LolLolLolLol:
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Today's selfie, entitled: Waiting for Dan to build his fookin bike!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx358/nickswan1/skull_dead_computer_zpsc269a1c1.jpg) (http://s771.photobucket.com/user/nickswan1/media/skull_dead_computer_zpsc269a1c1.jpg.html)
:nickswan:
It's a bit like your wanted threads. :LolLolLolLol:
:yahoo_silent:
:LolLolLolLol:
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Right, so I thought I'd keep you lot happy, and wrap this up. It didnt go without headaches, as basically my OCD started to creep in, and control the build.
I bought the last 1.75 Comp III from Alan's, and decided to use one from another bike. This was great, but when I fitted the new one to the rim, and the old one to the other rim, I noticed that the sidewalls were a different colour, so these 2 tyres are ones I already had. I have also got it into my head that the down tube decal is too far up the frame, so my OCD is saying remove and get a new set, I may do this anyway in the future, as the fork ones are a bit aged, but this adds to the survivor look. AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!!
Tom kindly threw in the rear caliper as part of the deal. It's a Formos and in great condition, but it is a slightly different shade to the DC lever - can I live with it??
Anyway, here are some shots I took today, I spent an hour polishing stuff up prior to throwing them on.
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So here it is, finished.
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Tidy darts that is our Dan :daumenhoch:
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Very nice Dan. Simple, clean, perfect.
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Lovely job there Dan. :daumenhoch:
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Parts list and thanks....
1983 Patterson PR-200 frame and forks - Tom/rad_pitt
Hsin Lung pro size bars - Gaz/Rollin72
Suntour power stem - Chris/Jaan
Tange MX2 headset - Moonster
Tange LP lock nut - eBay
Repop a'me rounds - eBay
Generic chrome seat post from spares
Repop Kashimax Aero - Moonster
Repop DC MX hinged clamp - Alan's
Repop DC Tech 3 lever - Alan's
Formos MX 1000 - Tom/rad_pitt
Savage cable - Alan's
DC tan brake blocks - Tom/rad_pitt
Shimano PDMX pedals - Jai
Sugino 180 1 piece crank - Derek/stunt nuts
Sugino spider - from my spares
Sugino 44t chainring - eBay
Rechromed Tange BB - from my spares
KMC chain - from my LBS
Araya 7x style rims - eBay
Gold alloy nips - eBay
194mm Asahi spokes - Gary/bmxxx
Suzue sealed bearing hubs - Dave/Brummie
Wheel building - my LBS
Repop Tioga Comp III 1.75 tyres - Alan's
Dicta freewheel - eBay
Valve caps - ScottyB
Pad set - Andy/Rooski
Donuts - Porkchop
All additional decals - rims, caliper and hubs from Mark @ Retrospect.
Thanks to all involved in helping with parts for this. :4_17_5:
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Finally, was worth the wait, looks great mate
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I've bought one of those Uni plate/sticker surrounds off Porkchop. I had already bought a plate off Snav, but it was too small for these bars, but I'm happy Paul got the sale and it will go in the man cave.
Just need a number for this now.
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Very nice Dan, very nice indeed :4_17_5:
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It was worth having to read War and Peace twice during the time it took for you to complete this Dan :D
A lovely clean, simple and classy build there bud :4_17_5:
I'm liking it......a lot! :smitten:
I think the decal should be 3mm lower down though :2funny:
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Looks fantastic mate, stop being a fanny :LolLolLolLol:
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Looks great Dan :coolsmiley:
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+1! :smitten: How does it ride?
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Plate now added...
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I've lined it up with the other race bikes I have...
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Awesome work mate :4_17_5: that is lovley :smitten:
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Awesome work mate :4_17_5: that is lovley :smitten:
Cheers Carl, it's a good review from someone like yourself, known for building superb race bikes. :angel:
I just can't get the right number for the plate, tried a few, they just weren't right on it. :-\
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looking very nice dan :smitten: :daumenhoch: about fooking time :tickedoff: ;D
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Likin' that Dan ;)
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That's superb Fan :4_17_5: u nearly retired aswell ::) glad u didn't :daumenhoch:
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What a beauty :coolsmiley:
PR200's are 8). Love what colour combo you've gone for Danny ;) :smitten:
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Crackin job Dan!!! :4_17_5:
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Lovely that Dan, nice build :daumenhoch:
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Spot on Dan, cracking job mate. :daumenhoch:
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Just received my Oakley's off Matt today, cheers mate.
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Perfect