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Title: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: CurtisEXP on February 15, 2015, 11:37 PM

After the Curtis, I thought I would have a go at a survivor. Always liked the shape of the JMC; they look fast even when they are standing still! :)

I have enjoyed this one. I thought I would play with a few colours (gold / red) and to mix things up, use parts that I didn’t on the Curtis. I was unsure how it would come out, but I quite like the result…but I will await your expert opinion!

A few honourable mentions.
I was originally going to use the wheelset on the Curtis. The rims were in a terrible state; buckled and deep gouges down the sides. I sent them to Steve (Animal) and what he sent back, I remain convinced, were not the same rims. Totally straight, not a scratch in sight. Great workmanship. :bow:
In the spirit of a survivor build, I wanted to use as much original stuff as possible. I managed to recover 70 of the 72 spokes. Much polishing later, I had to track down 2 spares. Retrodan answered the ‘wanted’ and kindly popped two spokes in the post and wouldn’t hear of taking payment – greatly appreciated and indicative of the camaraderie on RAD – thanks again Dan.  :daumenhoch:

Quick parts list:
Frame: JMC Shadow (84)
Forks: JMC Darrell Young
Handlebar: GT Pro
Stem: Suntour Power Stem
Cranks: Sugino CT175s
Chainwheel: Sugino
Wheels: Pro Class / Suntour Sealed hubs
Tyres: Tioga Comp IVs
Brakeset: Dia Compe 1020 / DC Pre-bent / 84 DC Cable
Pedals: Suntour XCII
Seat: Jaguar Aero
Seat Post: GT
Padset: OG JMC

I’ll get some outdoor shots up when the sun makes a reappearance, but in the interim, here she is.

I hope you like it.
Nick


(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac349/CurtisEXP/1984%20JMC%20Shadow/JMC001_zps8c7b9ab8.jpg) (http://s914.photobucket.com/user/CurtisEXP/media/1984%20JMC%20Shadow/JMC001_zps8c7b9ab8.jpg.html)

(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac349/CurtisEXP/1984%20JMC%20Shadow/JMC002_zpse6750ed2.jpg) (http://s914.photobucket.com/user/CurtisEXP/media/1984%20JMC%20Shadow/JMC002_zpse6750ed2.jpg.html)

(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac349/CurtisEXP/1984%20JMC%20Shadow/JMC003_zpsba5c34f2.jpg) (http://s914.photobucket.com/user/CurtisEXP/media/1984%20JMC%20Shadow/JMC003_zpsba5c34f2.jpg.html)

(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac349/CurtisEXP/1984%20JMC%20Shadow/JMC004_zpsdd1ff814.jpg) (http://s914.photobucket.com/user/CurtisEXP/media/1984%20JMC%20Shadow/JMC004_zpsdd1ff814.jpg.html)

(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac349/CurtisEXP/1984%20JMC%20Shadow/JMC005_zpsbf799fc2.jpg) (http://s914.photobucket.com/user/CurtisEXP/media/1984%20JMC%20Shadow/JMC005_zpsbf799fc2.jpg.html)

(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac349/CurtisEXP/1984%20JMC%20Shadow/JMC006_zpsdea5c805.jpg) (http://s914.photobucket.com/user/CurtisEXP/media/1984%20JMC%20Shadow/JMC006_zpsdea5c805.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: rodriguez on February 16, 2015, 01:07 AM

Looks great   :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: stu27 on February 16, 2015, 05:56 AM

Looking sweet
nice touch with the bit of gold :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: BADDH on February 16, 2015, 06:53 AM

Great bike mate, looks very tasty that 👍

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: CustardLips on February 16, 2015, 08:38 AM

Very nice.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: Retrodan72 on February 16, 2015, 08:43 AM

Tidy that is Nick.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: Jaan on February 16, 2015, 09:21 AM

I love a JMC and you've done a great job with yours bud  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: oldscool on February 16, 2015, 09:48 AM

Very nice  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: babarnum on February 16, 2015, 10:33 AM

A beautiful bmx,  and a brand that is not seen regularly, well done ! :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: insectbones on February 16, 2015, 10:09 PM

Very nice, like it a lot  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: Seripper on February 17, 2015, 02:14 AM

Beautiful, love the color combo..

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on February 17, 2015, 09:44 AM

 :)

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: BMX1973 on February 17, 2015, 09:46 PM

Very nice build.  8)  :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: steve69 on February 22, 2015, 10:06 PM

A nice clean build.

I'm a great lover of splashes of colour  :coolsmiley:
( not a lover of those heavy crank arms though )

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: NORTY40 on February 23, 2015, 01:21 PM

Very nice that  :daumenhoch:

especially like the use of the Red hubs  8)

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: nosepickben on February 23, 2015, 02:07 PM

Good build that, i've always liked JMC's. I like the wheelset and tyres but not so sure about the gold parts, doesn't go that well with chrome.
I'd still have a play on it though!  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: factory pilot on February 23, 2015, 03:03 PM

Nice build .. Not sure either on those gold bits ?

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: Jonny on February 23, 2015, 06:28 PM

Tidy build that Pal!  Good job!

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: CurtisEXP on February 23, 2015, 10:30 PM

Appreciate you taking time to give your feedback :daumenhoch:

Interesting to get the different views.  :)

Cheers
Nick

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: steve69 on February 24, 2015, 07:08 AM

Quote from: CurtisEXP on February 23, 2015, 10:30 PM

Interesting to get the different views.  :)

I like constructive critizum, blowing smoke up peoples arses is a cop-out  :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: Andy68 on February 25, 2015, 09:27 PM

Liking that!!  8)

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: Mikku on February 26, 2015, 06:00 AM

I like the gold and red touches - not too much of either so they don't detract from that sexy as frameset.  :smitten:

Lovely bike! :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: rooski on March 12, 2015, 08:32 PM

Very tidy bike :daumenhoch:

Some nice bits on there, red parts are nice ,love the Suntour / Proclass / Comp 4 combo, not as keen on the gold parts though.

Still there's no such thing as a finished build  :)

Title: Re: 2nd build: 1984 JMC Shadow
Post by: animal on March 13, 2015, 10:13 PM

 :4_17_5: I Fricken love JMC shadows  :smitten: