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Title: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on November 26, 2014, 08:44 PM

This is one of four builds I have going on right now and hope to get them all finished by Spring for riding, and some lovely sunshine shots too, as I hate the winter BIG time  :(

I have never owned a TA and never thought to owning one either. This was offered to me as you see it, original chrome and decals, and well, it's just how I like them really. A bit of history and still wearing the original clothing.

I have a lot of the parts I need right here, although I didn't know whether to use spokes or Tuff's but, have decided on the spokes after a little poll on FB.

The Frame and Fork...

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_124417_zps7abc5f14.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_124417_zps7abc5f14.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_124429_zps3b9817ce.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_124429_zps3b9817ce.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_124604_zpse3ca3dad.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_124604_zpse3ca3dad.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_124548_zpsd022cdc8.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_124548_zpsd022cdc8.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_124531_zpsbfd661f9.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_124531_zpsbfd661f9.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_124440_zps52b897ad.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_124440_zps52b897ad.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_124507_zpsaba50faf.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_124507_zpsaba50faf.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_124449_zpsb7ea9a27.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_124449_zpsb7ea9a27.jpg.html)

Most parts will be good survivor condition but I am using a NOS first gen Beartrap II, as I want to keep it as era correct as possible...

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_120619_zps319fd37a.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_120619_zps319fd37a.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141126_143043_zpsbb6f8d09.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141126_143043_zpsbb6f8d09.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141126_143054_zpsdd3049f4.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141126_143054_zpsdd3049f4.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141126_143107_zpsbabc9d65.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141126_143107_zpsbabc9d65.jpg.html)

Fitted...

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141126_150000_zps81d6656f.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141126_150000_zps81d6656f.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141126_150013_zps53eeeae8.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141126_150013_zps53eeeae8.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141126_150739_zps9b22c437.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141126_150739_zps9b22c437.jpg.html)

I'm sure you can tell by the axle what cranks are going on this  :D  Original chrome, decals and 44T ring...

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_122906_zps7216ad78.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_122906_zps7216ad78.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_122942_zpsc8977b2d.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141118_122942_zpsc8977b2d.jpg.html)

I'm going to use the blue Araya 7C's with HF Sunshine looseball hubs on this...

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141009_161846_zps1a288548.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141009_161846_zps1a288548.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141009_162153_zpsfc8cffbd.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141009_162153_zpsfc8cffbd.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141009_162210_zpseb5ba775.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141009_162210_zpseb5ba775.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141009_162242_zps734eff99.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141009_162242_zps734eff99.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141009_162001_zps7a503728.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141009_162001_zps7a503728.jpg.html)

More to come when I get a chance guys  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Bfellows on November 26, 2014, 08:49 PM

Nice to see you throwing some low end parts on it  ;D With you on the spokes and looking forward to the finished pics  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: senzo milano on November 26, 2014, 08:49 PM

Wow thats really nice Terry  "wantit"   :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: nosepickben on November 26, 2014, 09:00 PM

F&F are in really good condition for a survivor. Nice project. I don't say this very often but some black tuffs might just look good on there.

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on November 26, 2014, 09:09 PM

Thanks guys. I'm trying to keep this to budget Ben so not buying anymore wheels. As for the low end build Bert, you need my Lotus Cobra build thread buddy  ;D

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: NORTY40 on November 26, 2014, 10:09 PM

Nice that Terry  8)

Im sure you will do it justice , looking forward to seeing the updates  :daumenhoch:


Oh ..... and i love a TA on spokes  :smitten:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Taipan on November 26, 2014, 10:24 PM

Very nice  :daumenhoch:

PS...Still waiting on news of that size of seatpost bud lmk  ;)

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Cleedubber on November 27, 2014, 07:37 AM

This is looking to be a beaut

I'm a huge fan of survivor frame sets too


 :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: pickle on November 27, 2014, 07:41 AM

That's tasty looking is that!  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Retrodan72 on November 27, 2014, 08:11 AM

Nice teaser shots Tel, looking forward to the next instalment.  :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on November 27, 2014, 01:49 PM

Thanks guys  :)

I have cleaned and fitted the tyres today, 2nd gen Tioga Comp III's. These sneak into 1983, replacing the much loved yellow labels, so are perfect, and in great rider shape  :daumenhoch:

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141127_122909_zps0a92068d.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141127_122909_zps0a92068d.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141127_122920_zpsabfb4c14.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141127_122920_zpsabfb4c14.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on November 27, 2014, 02:03 PM

Also, not sure what stem to use on it. I do like Tuf Neck stem's but seem to see them everywhere so thought the DK might look good on it ???

Any preference guys ???

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141127_122936_zps7b8fe701.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141127_122936_zps7b8fe701.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141127_122953_zps68e34ef2.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141127_122953_zps68e34ef2.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: bodamus on November 27, 2014, 02:07 PM

DK Stem :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Bfellows on November 27, 2014, 02:20 PM

DK for me.  I put a pro neck on mine as the tuf neck looked too chunky.......

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: griff on November 27, 2014, 02:30 PM

look forward to seeing how it turns out Terry

and DK btw

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on November 27, 2014, 02:37 PM

I think you're right guys, the DK does sit better with the Aero fork.

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141127_142809_zps82000db3.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141127_142809_zps82000db3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on November 27, 2014, 02:37 PM

With spokes...

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141127_142744_zps28def059.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20141127_142744_zps28def059.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Mikku on November 28, 2014, 08:37 AM

Subscribed!  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Retrodan72 on November 28, 2014, 09:40 AM

I'm liking this a lot Terry, it's looking fanTAstic.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: region11 on November 28, 2014, 11:03 AM

Thats looking good  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: nosepickben on November 28, 2014, 02:08 PM

Yeah same. i do like a tuf neck with that stamping but im into the dk too. I have a square corner pro xl on my o/s racebike.
Go for the dk.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: bobbbbsy on November 28, 2014, 02:14 PM

how did you come up with the idea for the cranks and chainwheel ?  :LolLolLolLol:

nice to see spokes going on a ta as it always should be be rarely is !

glad you are leaving the finish as is .

awesome.

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on November 28, 2014, 02:17 PM

Quote from: bobbbbsy on November 28, 2014, 02:14 PM

how did you come up with the idea for the cranks and chainwheel ?  :LolLolLolLol:

I have a choice really of these, 3rd gen Profiles or 'retro' 2nd gen Profiles. I didn't want to use the 'retro' cranks and I thought the Profiles would look better on the Astron frame set  ;)

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: bobbbbsy on November 28, 2014, 02:22 PM

i was being a knob. its what everyone uses on ta s.  :LolLolLolLol: . sorry :-[.

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: BMX1973 on January 07, 2015, 08:08 PM

 8) :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on January 28, 2015, 02:00 PM

I think I am finally ready to build this now  :)

Not sure whether to use the black DK seat clamp or the NOS blue Tuf Neck  ???

I would also like a blue left hand Tech 3 lever as I cannot use the right as a rear  :D   ;D

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20150128_131519_zpsm8sau8vn.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/1983%20Skyway%20TA/20150128_131519_zpsm8sau8vn.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: babarnum on February 03, 2015, 09:52 PM

This is a great class Skyway TA! :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on March 10, 2015, 02:39 PM

Well guys, I finally spent the morning putting this one together. I was waiting for a couple of things to finish it and have swapped out the NOS seat clamp, cable and lever for other options.

Now I know there is a 'thing' about TA's and what wheels really suit them most and, while I agree that a set of Tuff's do look right on these bikes, I also think spokes look right too, and this is the option I have decided to go with.

I hope you like the finished bike as much as I do and feel free to say what you like  :D   :daumenhoch:

Thank you  :)

(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135140_zps7yc0cqeq.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135140_zps7yc0cqeq.jpg.html)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135204_zpsn4tariyf.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135204_zpsn4tariyf.jpg.html)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135257_zpsz5rqjqpf.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135257_zpsz5rqjqpf.jpg.html)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135639_zpsvicmphob.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135639_zpsvicmphob.jpg.html)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135629_zpsrgzufwtc.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135629_zpsrgzufwtc.jpg.html)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135647_zps8lbb0s0s.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135647_zps8lbb0s0s.jpg.html)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135348_zpstarqkxy6.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135348_zpstarqkxy6.jpg.html)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135606_zpsttapweeu.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135606_zpsttapweeu.jpg.html)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135244_zpsv5yookri.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135244_zpsv5yookri.jpg.html)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135359_zps7bvdfjpe.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135359_zps7bvdfjpe.jpg.html)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135522_zpsthqtibgj.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135522_zpsthqtibgj.jpg.html)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135500_zps5tg4nmmj.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135500_zps5tg4nmmj.jpg.html)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135450_zpsm4wogde7.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135450_zpsm4wogde7.jpg.html)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135533_zpsiqj2mjhh.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135533_zpsiqj2mjhh.jpg.html)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135317_zpstsja9aog.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135317_zpstsja9aog.jpg.html)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135219_zpsemcopah9.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135219_zpsemcopah9.jpg.html)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/GnarleyScoots/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135151_zps8kdenggp.jpg) (http://s922.photobucket.com/user/GnarleyScoots/media/Skyway%20TA/20150310_135151_zps8kdenggp.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: mattuknc on March 10, 2015, 02:45 PM

Looks ready to race!  :daumenhoch:
You have been busy lately.  ;D

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Andy68 on March 10, 2015, 02:46 PM

Thats awesome Terry  :4_17_5: :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on March 10, 2015, 02:52 PM

Quote from: Andy68 on March 10, 2015, 02:46 PM

Thats awesome Terry  :4_17_5: :daumenhoch:

Thanks bro. I know you appreciate a complete survivor  :daumenhoch:

Quote from: mattuknc on March 10, 2015, 02:45 PM

Looks ready to race!  :daumenhoch:
You have been busy lately.  ;D

:D  Only 3 left to go Matt,   ;D

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Andy68 on March 10, 2015, 03:02 PM

Nailed it!!!  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Macmania on March 10, 2015, 04:21 PM

Sweet  :4_17_5:

What bars are they ?

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on March 10, 2015, 04:59 PM

Quote from: Macmania on March 10, 2015, 04:21 PM

Sweet  :4_17_5:

What bars are they ?

2nd gen Hutch Pro bars bro  :)

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: BMX1973 on March 10, 2015, 05:53 PM

Now that is one tasty Skyway TA. Everything is spot on.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: babarnum on March 11, 2015, 10:29 PM

The Skyway TA will remain for me the most beautiful bmx and yours in his version of Chrome and its finish only reinforces what I think! Very nice achievement,well done
!

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: pickle on March 12, 2015, 07:56 AM

Tasty!  :coolsmiley:  you simply can't beat a nice TA  :smitten:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: oldscool on March 12, 2015, 09:28 AM

Do like a TA chucked my rusty one in a skip in 1995 OOPS!

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: In2bmx on March 12, 2015, 09:45 AM

Very nice  :4_17_5:   

I need another TA in my life  :)

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: rooski on March 12, 2015, 08:12 PM

Love it! probably one of the best TA's I've seen, they are difficult to get to look right  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: CustardLips on March 12, 2015, 08:27 PM

Nice... like it

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: Mikku on March 13, 2015, 10:44 AM

Yet another class build Terry! :bow:

Title: Re: 1983 Skyway TA
Post by: RadRat on March 17, 2015, 09:07 PM

I like your style Terry! Can't wait to see what is coming next  :daumenhoch: