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Title: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Update*
Post by: Bfellows on November 26, 2014, 05:22 PM
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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Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: sawzall on November 26, 2014, 06:26 PM
dan's done it again bert,it looks sweet :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: Taipan on November 26, 2014, 07:08 PM
Top work thats :4_17_5: and looks ace :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: glenboy on November 26, 2014, 07:19 PM
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
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: BMX1973 on November 26, 2014, 07:40 PM

Both lads first class work.  :4_17_5:

Build it.  >:D

 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: Macmania on November 26, 2014, 07:43 PM
Legends  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: Bfellows on November 26, 2014, 08:07 PM
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
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: senzo milano on November 26, 2014, 08:11 PM
Looks good  :daumenhoch:  near to mint now  :)
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: sawzall on November 26, 2014, 08:25 PM
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:
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: Bfellows on November 26, 2014, 08:30 PM
I've got the decals already  ;D I have something in mind for it........ No red, no tuffs  ;)
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: superbikedan on November 26, 2014, 09:02 PM
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:
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: Bfellows on November 26, 2014, 09:07 PM
It was a triumph of P45 and high build primer.....  ;D 
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: chubby on November 26, 2014, 11:37 PM
A cracking good job they've done Bert, bet Mrs Fellows was overjoyed to see it back
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: eddie kidd on November 27, 2014, 12:58 AM
How are you still married Bert ???

This has got me thinking...

There's a hole i may need filling in...  :shocked:
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: Bfellows on November 27, 2014, 07:36 AM
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.
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: bmxband1t77 on November 27, 2014, 10:13 AM
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.
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: BUBBS on November 27, 2014, 12:12 PM
Top job by Phil and Dan, lovely job :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: NORTY40 on November 27, 2014, 12:42 PM
Looks great Bert  8)

Phil is a Rad legend , his skills are awesome  . Nice job on the powder Dan :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: MartyC on November 27, 2014, 02:10 PM
Must have been gutting to find that much damage but such joy after getting it back like that.  Two good uns for sure.
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: rodriguez on November 28, 2014, 01:38 AM
First class  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan
Post by: Bfellows on November 30, 2014, 04:55 PM
Decals added and looking sweet  :smitten:

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Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Decals fitted*
Post by: oldschoolace on November 30, 2014, 04:58 PM
Super straight those Bert  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Decals fitted*
Post by: bmxband1t77 on November 30, 2014, 05:02 PM
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
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Decals fitted*
Post by: bmxband1t77 on November 30, 2014, 05:04 PM
PS. Does she know what you do to her work surface when she's out you naughty boy?


Jonboy Stay RAD and BMX Forever
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Decals fitted*
Post by: Bfellows on November 30, 2014, 06:13 PM
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
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Decals fitted*
Post by: bmxband1t77 on November 30, 2014, 06:18 PM
Damn!! And now I'm picturing you draped allover the table!!! Nono!


Jonboy Stay RAD and BMX Forever
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Decals fitted*
Post by: Jaan on December 02, 2014, 09:45 AM
Looking good Bert, knowing the colour way you've chosen, i'm interested to see how it turns out...  ???
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Decals fitted*
Post by: Bfellows on December 02, 2014, 02:23 PM
Ghetto pimp........  ;)
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Update*
Post by: Bfellows on January 10, 2015, 07:04 PM
Couple of arty shots now the headset and bars are fitted with a hint of what's to come.......

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Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Update*
Post by: MartyC on January 11, 2015, 06:22 AM
Noice  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Update*
Post by: sweetg on January 12, 2015, 07:33 PM
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!!!!
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Update*
Post by: snoopy72 on January 12, 2015, 07:36 PM
I see you have it on the table, the missus must be out then  :LolLolLolLol:   is that my old  gold DK seat clamp ? 
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Update*
Post by: 20to26 on January 12, 2015, 07:38 PM
Oosh.
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Update*
Post by: Bfellows on January 12, 2015, 07:46 PM
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.
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Update*
Post by: snoopy72 on January 12, 2015, 07:48 PM
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:
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Update*
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on January 12, 2015, 07:56 PM
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"
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Update*
Post by: Bfellows on January 12, 2015, 07:58 PM
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........
Title: Re: Resurrection of the Vector thanks to Phil and Dan *Update*
Post by: Jaan on January 14, 2015, 10:06 AM
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  :)
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