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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: Gnarlyscoots on December 03, 2015, 10:36 AM

Title: Something for my Daughter...Thruster Vanishing Point
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on December 03, 2015, 10:36 AM: 1979/80 Thruster VP.

I picked this frame up a little while ago to build for my Daughter. It was decaled as a Timmy Judge Replica, but with a US BB and not Euro, plus an 18.5" TT, it is a Vanishing Point.

So, decals ordered, received and fitted, I have started to put this together. Apart from the frame, head tube, and seat mast Thruster decals, all the others are genuine :)

Frame as I bought it....

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151030_125032_zpsd8eom71y.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151030_125032_zpsd8eom71y.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151030_125042_zpsmq3dbnyp.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151030_125042_zpsmq3dbnyp.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151030_125054_zpsknl2ctxp.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151030_125054_zpsknl2ctxp.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151030_125104_zps4qo9abaj.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151030_125104_zps4qo9abaj.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151030_125114_zpsgo69izyq.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151030_125114_zpsgo69izyq.jpg.html)

I put out a wanted on the good old Facebook pages, and voila, an original finish and decals Thruster II fork. Perfect for my Daughter, as it is lighter than a Pro fork and has a weight limit of 95 Lbs....

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151118_101620_zpsjnl8wpkv.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151118_101620_zpsjnl8wpkv.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151118_101630_zpsqlgn0gnp.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151118_101630_zpsqlgn0gnp.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151118_101610_zpsoqbwteyh.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151118_101610_zpsoqbwteyh.jpg.html)

I wanted to use as much Shimano items as possible. This includes a 600 crank set, 600 BB, chainring bolts, Tourney calliper, cable, pre bent lever and cable clips. The chainring is a 39T Takagi....

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/_57%201_zps5yiwsivc.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/_57%201_zps5yiwsivc.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085228_zpsgko9mmpn.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085228_zpsgko9mmpn.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085218_zps2zvkzkir.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085218_zps2zvkzkir.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085139_zpsogdvlbxw.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085139_zpsogdvlbxw.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085149_zps86ykq15i.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085149_zps86ykq15i.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085156_zpsdrx0ask6.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085156_zpsdrx0ask6.jpg.html)

As it sits at the moment, still deciding on a few parts and then to get them ordered :daumenhoch:

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085052_zps7bp4caue.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085052_zps7bp4caue.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085100_zpssubynowd.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085100_zpssubynowd.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085120_zpsxqllwzmy.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085120_zpsxqllwzmy.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085306_zpsztrewln9.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085306_zpsztrewln9.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085333_zpsfshfwury.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085333_zpsfshfwury.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085418_zpsrvsq2pa0.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085418_zpsrvsq2pa0.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085239_zpsze4ja4rs.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085239_zpsze4ja4rs.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085251_zpsrq3onegt.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085251_zpsrq3onegt.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085318_zpsrbbk0gln.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085318_zpsrbbk0gln.jpg.html)

And I have decided to use a trusty Tuf Neck stem....

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085130_zpsjsgelvzr.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/20151203_085130_zpsjsgelvzr.jpg.html)

More to follow as I get the parts :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: CustardLips on December 03, 2015, 10:59 AM: Nice... looking forward to seeing this finished. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: oldschoolace on December 03, 2015, 12:29 PM: Nice that Terry, Loving the shimano cable guide :smitten:
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: NORTY40 on December 03, 2015, 06:06 PM: Looking good Terry , your daughter will be the coolest kid on the block 8) :daumenhoch:

Got to admit i was tempted with the frame when it popped up for sale , decent price too imo ;)
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: stu27 on December 03, 2015, 08:39 PM: Looks nice :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: CurtisEXP on December 04, 2015, 05:48 PM: Quote from: NORTY40 on December 03, 2015, 06:06 PM
Looking good Terry , your daughter will be the coolest kid on the block 8) :daumenhoch:

+1
It beats an Isla bike any day of the week. Like it!
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: Mikku on December 05, 2015, 12:19 AM: She's a lucky girl alright!
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: Taipan on December 06, 2015, 11:01 AM: Looks very nice :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: oldscool on December 13, 2015, 01:52 PM: Looking forward to the finished article. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: Jonny on December 13, 2015, 02:07 PM: She's a lucky Girl! I tried that with my daughter. A Kuwahara mini, but all she wanted was a pink bike with a shopping basket!
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: factory pilot on December 13, 2015, 03:20 PM: That is looking really gorgeous mate .. She's one lucky girl :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on December 13, 2015, 08:29 PM: I wish that I could be like the cool kids...
It looks great :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: mattuknc on December 14, 2015, 11:20 AM: Looking good Terry, might have to have a kids ride out when it's finished! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on January 16, 2016, 02:18 PM: Okay, we have managed to finish the Thruster 8)

She decided she didn't want black wheels, so back to the drawing board. I was just browsing when a set of blue Araya 7C rims on Sunshine sealed hubs popped. I quickly showed her them, and that was what she wanted, blue wheels :)

I managed to pick up a blue Rad Pad stem and bar pad, and the Racing Pro frame pad popped up too, Perfect!

So, now with everything here, I finally put the finishing touches to it while she is out with Mum at the zoo, ready to ride when she gets home :)

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0016_zpsorhn4ofw.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0016_zpsorhn4ofw.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0015_zpspu8z97xp.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0015_zpspu8z97xp.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0032_zpsvfh17qjv.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0032_zpsvfh17qjv.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0027_zpspzckzavt.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0027_zpspzckzavt.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0026_zpsomsuidk4.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0026_zpsomsuidk4.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0021_zpsiw0fqmqe.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0021_zpsiw0fqmqe.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0017_zpsxrallre8.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0017_zpsxrallre8.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0023_zpsqixp0gnz.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0023_zpsqixp0gnz.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0020_zpsetcw5kwd.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0020_zpsetcw5kwd.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0019_zps7il495bs.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0019_zps7il495bs.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0018_zpslrqfpqoi.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0018_zpslrqfpqoi.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0022_zpsyi6et5cm.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0022_zpsyi6et5cm.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0030_zps2ggoo7ph.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0030_zps2ggoo7ph.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0031_zpskooan1xp.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0031_zpskooan1xp.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0038_zpsginijgla.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0038_zpsginijgla.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0041_zpsny62jari.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0041_zpsny62jari.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0045_zpsbrkbueyq.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0045_zpsbrkbueyq.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0046_zps8dipuooq.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0046_zps8dipuooq.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0047_zpsuul9ynnj.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0047_zpsuul9ynnj.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0044_zpsq1kpojgo.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/DSCN0044_zpsq1kpojgo.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: Jaymz on January 16, 2016, 03:29 PM: She's gonna be sharpest little lass in London on that Terry
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: griff on January 16, 2016, 04:47 PM: Very nice :daumenhoch:

Don't let her ride it anywhere on her own though!
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: BMX1973 on January 16, 2016, 05:55 PM: That has turned out nice. Excellent. :4_17_5:

Quote from: griff on January 16, 2016, 04:47 PM
Very nice :daumenhoch:

Don't let her ride it anywhere on her own though!

I was thinking the same. Shame we have to think like that. Worried it would get stolen. :(
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: HUTCHMAN on January 17, 2016, 10:45 AM: that is one way nice build :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: pickle on January 17, 2016, 11:16 AM: That's a cracking little build that, well nice :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: NORTY40 on January 17, 2016, 01:01 PM: Very nice that Terry , your daughter will be the coolest kid on the block now :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: oldscool on January 17, 2016, 09:24 PM: Very nice Terry cool as :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on January 19, 2016, 01:43 PM: Thanks Guys, you make me blush :-[

I can report though that she is extremely happy with it, even wanting to ride to school this morning :daumenhoch:

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Thruster%20VP/First%20ride_zpsgboljxcr.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Freestylerider/media/Thruster%20VP/First%20ride_zpsgboljxcr.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter...Thruster Vanishing Point
Post by: nosepickben on January 19, 2016, 02:44 PM: Jolly nice. Good to see someone actually riding an oldschool bike.
Title: Re: Something for my Daughter...Thruster Vanishing Point
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on January 20, 2016, 01:05 PM: Quote from: nosepickben on January 19, 2016, 02:44 PM
Jolly nice. Good to see someone actually riding an oldschool bike.
Thanks bro. I ride all mine too, although it seems to just be the TA at the moment. I will get the Puch Trak Pro put together in a couple of months, so will be trying to ride that also, before giving it to my other Daughter :daumenhoch: