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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Bfellows on November 26, 2014, 05:22 PM
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My Vector had issues...... I fell out of love with it, but decided to persevere as I'm a stubborn git at the best of times. Called in the A team of Phil Sawzall and SBD and today a xmas bundle of loveliness landed back at chez moi :daumenhoch:
Can't thank them both enough for the second coming of the bastard thing, I might even keep it now that I've sold most of the bits I was going to stick on it..........
Pics obviously show before and after......... the quality of their work should be fairly obvious. For Sale (probably...... if anyones interested) ;D
Bert
Before
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During........
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After surgery......
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dan's done it again bert,it looks sweet :daumenhoch:
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Top work thats :4_17_5: and looks ace :daumenhoch:
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Great Bert love Phil sawzalls work a real genius with the metal looks great in white I think yours is a 4th generation mark 2 with the v brake bridge and the scalloped dropouts , love vectors me I have a few in the loft collection
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Both lads first class work. :4_17_5:
Build it. >:D
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Legends :4_17_5:
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4th generation mark 2 with the v brake bridge and the scalloped dropouts
Today I have learned something BMX :daumenhoch:
I may have to build it which means keeping my white lightning bolt...... no extra pressies for the wife then ;D
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Looks good :daumenhoch: near to mint now :)
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4th generation mark 2 with the v brake bridge and the scalloped dropouts
Today I have learned something BMX :daumenhoch:
I may have to build it which means keeping my white lightning bolt...... no extra pressies for the wife then ;D
you know it makes sence bert :daumenhoch:
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I've got the decals already ;D I have something in mind for it........ No red, no tuffs ;)
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Thanks Bert, I have to say I never saw those before pics and didn't realize it was that bad, when I received it back from Phil it looked like a normal frame so my work was easy, Phil is a genius end of :daumenhoch:
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It was a triumph of P45 and high build primer..... ;D
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A cracking good job they've done Bert, bet Mrs Fellows was overjoyed to see it back
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How are you still married Bert ???
This has got me thinking...
There's a hole i may need filling in... :shocked:
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A cracking good job they've done Bert, bet Mrs Fellows was overjoyed to see it back
This morning I am treading lightly like a BMX ninja around the house........ and have just taken her a cup of tea in bed ;D I am now running off to Shropshire before she gets up.
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its like an addiction, but a good one at that only costs money and time (and the odd marriage) but for me i cant help myself loving those diddy little kiddies bikes..LOL
for me its got to the stage i daren't even have anything delivered bmx to the house!
I slipped up recently and had 3 pairs of Haro vector bars sent home...
man oh man the fallout from that one!!! BUT i made her think it was just one pair HAHAH. too badd
that Vector is masterful beauty and the masters at work resurrecting that frame are Gods of their trade to be sure to be sure.
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Top job by Phil and Dan, lovely job :daumenhoch:
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Looks great Bert 8)
Phil is a Rad legend , his skills are awesome . Nice job on the powder Dan :daumenhoch:
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Must have been gutting to find that much damage but such joy after getting it back like that. Two good uns for sure.
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First class :coolsmiley:
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Decals added and looking sweet :smitten:
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Super straight those Bert :daumenhoch:
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Yer well done that man! Real sweaty palms moment there? I'd have em allover n pissed up LOL
was the missus out and you had some fav tuneage so it was chilled?
Jonboy Stay RAD and BMX Forever
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PS. Does she know what you do to her work surface when she's out you naughty boy?
Jonboy Stay RAD and BMX Forever
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I find the decal sticking thing quite therapeutic......... except for when I stick a fork decal on upside down. I've done it more than once.....
I'm allowed on the worktop, but not her table which is a pity as the light is much better for photos. ;D
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Damn!! And now I'm picturing you draped allover the table!!! Nono!
Jonboy Stay RAD and BMX Forever
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Looking good Bert, knowing the colour way you've chosen, i'm interested to see how it turns out... ???
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Ghetto pimp........ ;)
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Couple of arty shots now the headset and bars are fitted with a hint of what's to come.......
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Noice :4_17_5:
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Looking great, like the white frame with white bars, will watch this with extra interest building one myself nearly got all parts stuck on pedal choice!!!!
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I see you have it on the table, the missus must be out then :LolLolLolLol: is that my old gold DK seat clamp ?
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Oosh.
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Wait till she's out Bert then put it on the table, is that my old gold DK seat clamp ?
Could be..... Bought it off ebay ages back...... Nothing goes on that table, i've been warned, i'm only allowed on the breakfast bar.
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Yeah think it is, not many gold ones that's for sure, It was new then I had it anodised.
looks great by the way :4_17_5:
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it looks really amazing Bert. Phil and Dan are masters of their craft and have done an amazing job on it. The decals on the white look outstanding "wantit" "wantit" "wantit"
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I'm going to try and get it built up at the weekend, but i'm half way through ripping out the ensuite to keep the handbrake happy........
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I'm going to try and get it built up at the weekend, but i'm half way through ripping out the ensuite to keep the handbrake happy........
Looks great Bertrand :)