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Title: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: Smogmonster on June 13, 2015, 07:55 AM
Hi I'm looking to buy this bike to restore. The guy said he thinks it's a silverstreak but the back section that runs down from the seat post makes me think it isn't as the restored silverstreaks I've seen don't have this box type section

The serial no looks like it is. OJ031 but can't read it properly.

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: MartyC on June 13, 2015, 11:06 AM
Very early DB Centurion frame; well worth restoring  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: Smogmonster on June 13, 2015, 11:48 AM
Very early DB Centurion frame; well worth restoring  :daumenhoch:

I've not heard of that. Even googled and can't find it ?
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: CustardLips on June 13, 2015, 12:08 PM
Very early DB Centurion frame; well worth restoring  :daumenhoch:

I've not heard of that. Even googled and can't find it ?
Here you go mate. Down as a Diamond Back TK on the museum and a reference to Centurion.  Marty's right though they are early DB's.

Some info here.  :daumenhoch:

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/diamond_back/'model=640
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: Smogmonster on June 13, 2015, 12:17 PM
Very early DB Centurion frame; well worth restoring  :daumenhoch:

I've not heard of that. Even googled and can't find it ?
Here you go mate. Down as a Diamond Back TK on the museum and a reference to Centurion.  Marty's right though they are early DB's.

Some info here.  :daumenhoch:

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/diamond_back/'model=640

Thanks guys. The serial no is OJO517

Is it worth restoring this bike as not a lot on it. I've seen them in a blue and deep red is that original ?
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: CustardLips on June 13, 2015, 12:36 PM
Very early DB Centurion frame; well worth restoring  :daumenhoch:

I've not heard of that. Even googled and can't find it ?
Here you go mate. Down as a Diamond Back TK on the museum and a reference to Centurion.  Marty's right though they are early DB's.

Some info here.  :daumenhoch:

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/diamond_back/'model=640

Thanks guys. The serial no is OJO517

Is it worth restoring this bike as not a lot on it. I've seen them in a blue and deep red is that original ?
If you're asking if it's worth restoring the answer is yes.  :daumenhoch:
If you're asking what's it worth you'll find out when the auction ends.  :feebay:
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: Smogmonster on June 13, 2015, 12:39 PM
Very early DB Centurion frame; well worth restoring  :daumenhoch:

I've not heard of that. Even googled and can't find it ?
Here you go mate. Down as a Diamond Back TK on the museum and a reference to Centurion.  Marty's right though they are early DB's.

Some info here.  :daumenhoch:

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/diamond_back/'model=640

Thanks guys. The serial no is OJO517

Is it worth restoring this bike as not a lot on it. I've seen them in a blue and deep red is that original ?
If you're asking if it's worth restoring the answer is yes.  :daumenhoch:
If you're asking what's it worth you'll find out when the auction ends.  :feebay:

Just found one with OJO serial number says it's a 1980 large pro. That's all I can find.
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: CustardLips on June 13, 2015, 12:47 PM
It's not a large pro mate... it's not got a loop tail.

Did you click on the above link.   ???
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: Smogmonster on June 13, 2015, 12:49 PM
It's not a large pro mate... it's not got a loop tail.

Did you click on the above link.   ???

Yes but the TK models serial no don't match. A little confused.
I'm new to restoring and just want to know year and model of it before I start project.
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: CustardLips on June 13, 2015, 12:54 PM
Try here.  :daumenhoch:

http://www.os-db.net/content.php
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: boofy44 on June 13, 2015, 03:46 PM
do you remember Tuckers shop in Guisborough smogmonster,he had some of those in about 1983.a mate of mine bought
a frame and forks for about £45 I think it was.
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: Smogmonster on June 13, 2015, 04:07 PM
do you remember Tuckers shop in Guisborough smogmonster,he had some of those in about 1983.a mate of mine bought
a frame and forks for about £45 I think it was.

Can't remember the name of the shop mate
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: MartyC on June 13, 2015, 04:10 PM
(http://www.mick.waza.net/pics/DB-TK-catalogue.jpg)

(http://www.mick.waza.net/pics/Chrome-TK-cleaned.jpg)

more here:

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/diamond_back/'model=640
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: Smogmonster on June 13, 2015, 04:27 PM
(http://www.mick.waza.net/pics/DB-TK-catalogue.jpg)

(http://www.mick.waza.net/pics/Chrome-TK-cleaned.jpg)

more here:

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/diamond_back/'model=640

Marty that's brilliant at least I know what it now is.
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: NORTY40 on June 13, 2015, 07:57 PM
Top info Marty , never seen one of those before  :daumenhoch:

 That will make a cool first build smogmonster  ;) :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: Retrodan72 on June 13, 2015, 08:01 PM
It's not a large pro mate... it's not got a loop tail.

Did you click on the above link.   ???

What's a loop tail??  ???

 :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: NORTY40 on June 13, 2015, 08:07 PM
It's not a large pro mate... it's not got a loop tail.

Did you click on the above link.   ???

What's a loop tail??  ???

 :LolLolLolLol:

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/d6/77/cc/d677cc1340fe1886425f812b05d39bc2.jpg)

 :D
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: CustardLips on June 13, 2015, 08:22 PM
It's not a large pro mate... it's not got a loop tail.

Did you click on the above link.   ???

What's a loop tail??  ???

 :LolLolLolLol:
Dunno... it just sounded good.  :D
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: pickle on June 15, 2015, 07:42 AM
that looks well nice!  something a bit different which is always good  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Help with ID of this Diamondback
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on June 15, 2015, 03:35 PM
It's not a large pro mate... it's not got a loop tail.

Did you click on the above link.   ???

What's a loop tail??  ???

 :LolLolLolLol:

 :LolLolLolLol:
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