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Title: Begining My budget pk ripper build update 1
Post by: threaders on March 27, 2016, 02:27 PM: Hi.
Just assembling parts at the moment and doing a spot of painting. I was going to get some parts powdered but I only needed the forks and hubs doing, so thought I would try some rustoleum for a change :)
Landing gear copies bought for Â£20 sanded ready for paint.
(http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy272/Threadwell20/image_zpssexbus06.jpeg) (http://s799.photobucket.com/user/Threadwell20/media/image_zpssexbus06.jpeg.html)
Frame for Â£170 but has two rewelds and chewed dropouts. Green rim Â£80, white rim Â£60 which will be dyed green and pad set Â£30 :)
(http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy272/Threadwell20/image_zps7wnhynl2.jpeg) (http://s799.photobucket.com/user/Threadwell20/media/image_zps7wnhynl2.jpeg.html)
I'll be leaving the frame chrome and I want to get del to do me some green ripper decals and some blue landing gear decals. I have a few other bits and just need to order some blue powdered spokes from radsport erdman on eBay, some pedals and I think I have everything else. Next part is to dye the White rim :daumenhoch: cheers, Jonathan :)
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: factory pilot on March 27, 2016, 03:17 PM: Nice start Bud .. Sometimes I wish I could do a budget build :-[ >:( ::)

It's gonna look great :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: senzo milano on March 27, 2016, 05:45 PM: Nice one Jonathan :daumenhoch:

What year is THE ripper ?
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: threaders on March 27, 2016, 06:32 PM: Thanks fellas. I'm no expert, but it was sold to me as an 83 ripper. I checked on bmxmuseum but could only find one thread that said pre 84 rippers were loop tail and 85 onwards had built in seat clamps.
I need to get some polishing gear as well :)
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: senzo milano on March 27, 2016, 06:57 PM: Quote from: threaders on March 27, 2016, 06:32 PM
Thanks fellas. I'm no expert, but it was sold to me as an 83 ripper. I checked on bmxmuseum but could only find one thread that said pre 84 rippers were loop tail and 85 onwards had built in seat clamps.
I need to get some polishing gear as well :)

Looptail is good :4_17_5:

Look at THE serial
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: BMX1973 on March 27, 2016, 07:34 PM: Thinks the colour combo will be great. Something different :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: threaders on March 27, 2016, 08:05 PM: Just checked the serial PK 33792 let me know if you have any info on it :daumenhoch: thanks for looking guys.
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: senzo milano on March 27, 2016, 08:42 PM: Quote from: threaders on March 27, 2016, 08:05 PM
Just checked the serial PK 33792 let me know if you have any info on it :daumenhoch: thanks for looking guys.

If i am correct iTS a 1980 ripper
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: CustardLips on March 27, 2016, 08:50 PM: Looking forward to seeing how this turns out. :chin:

Frame looks lovely. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: Ady on March 27, 2016, 10:44 PM: What bars did you get after J..
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: senzo milano on March 27, 2016, 10:57 PM: Quote from: Ady on March 27, 2016, 10:44 PM
What bars did you get after J..

Did you noticed THE white z -Rim Ady ;)
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: Ady on March 27, 2016, 11:23 PM: Quote from: senzo milano on March 27, 2016, 10:57 PM
Quote from: Ady on March 27, 2016, 10:44 PM
What bars did you get after J..

Did you noticed THE white z -Rim Ady ;)

Yes I did.. ::) :LolLolLolLol:

After a '48 orphan z rim now.. :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: threaders on March 28, 2016, 02:48 PM: Hi. Here are some more pics of the frame, which gives a clearer picture of its condition :) it's been polished so much most of the welds are now smooth with no ridges and I'm not sure what the score is with the rear brake ridge :-\
(http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy272/Threadwell20/image_zpsjp5quo3k.jpeg) (http://s799.photobucket.com/user/Threadwell20/media/image_zpsjp5quo3k.jpeg.html)
(http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy272/Threadwell20/image_zpsnq6t57aj.jpeg) (http://s799.photobucket.com/user/Threadwell20/media/image_zpsnq6t57aj.jpeg.html)
(http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy272/Threadwell20/image_zpsu6gdw7f3.jpeg) (http://s799.photobucket.com/user/Threadwell20/media/image_zpsu6gdw7f3.jpeg.html)
(http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy272/Threadwell20/image_zpsmxx9ticf.jpeg) (http://s799.photobucket.com/user/Threadwell20/media/image_zpsmxx9ticf.jpeg.html)
I was thinking of trying out this kit on eBay as the frame is nice and shiny in parts it's just the seat tube, head tube and both sides of the down tube that are hazy.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301633829669?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I believe you start with the brown compound then finish with the blue and then use the lime crystals to remove any residue. I'll keep you posted :daumenhoch:
I'm looking for bars at the moment but want them light blue and so far I've seen some haro freestyle re issues or a flying wedge set of bars, but nothing suibtable for this frameset. Seen some nice tyres but they are all in the Â£100 to Â£150 range :shocked:
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: bigfatolly on March 28, 2016, 03:52 PM: Real shame about those welds there really are some dumb fooks about....
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: Ady on March 28, 2016, 04:08 PM: J..
get this kit bud..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminium-Brass-Steel-Metal-Polishing-Kit-3-x-1-2-Fits-Drill/291465775070?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D35310%26meid%3Dec1fd992e2a2453db8cc605a206e2f36%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D291465774826

or..
too get into the hard to reach bits..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminium-Brass-Stainless-Steel-18pc-Metal-Polishing-Kit-3-x-1-2-GPKA-3001-/291465774966

The one you listed you be all day polishing with that kit as too small the polishing bits..
I will come with detailed instructions too fistblump..
The mops are great with three stages of mops in above kit..
And will attach too your drill..
Get some mothers too as final polishing..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331462095052?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: threaders on March 28, 2016, 04:19 PM: Cheers ady. I'll go for the kit you listed and see how it goes. Are the mops nice and firm? I got one set and the mops were dead floppy and didn't really work :-[
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: Ady on March 28, 2016, 04:30 PM: Yes j..
All firm just the g mop is not as firm which is the final polishing mop..
The faster it spins the firmer the g mop gets..
Get mothers for that extra bling explosion
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: threaders on March 28, 2016, 04:41 PM: Thanks for that ady. I'll get it ordered and update with pics :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build and resto
Post by: kungfunky on March 30, 2016, 09:41 AM: Eeeek those welds are screwed. The brake bridge has probably been welded (prone to snapping) and drilled out poorly.
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build update 1
Post by: threaders on April 01, 2016, 02:46 PM: Just been doing some polishing and putting a few pieces together. I've ordered some spokes, decals and will be getting some green hubs, just need to find some bars and a seat and then I'm sorted :daumenhoch:
(http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy272/Threadwell20/image_zpssggdzpo1.jpeg) (http://s799.photobucket.com/user/Threadwell20/media/image_zpssggdzpo1.jpeg.html)
Not really a fan of rattle canned parts, seems a bit of a cop out, but I only did the stem, forks and crank, everything else is factory finished og. Thanks for looking fellas :)
Title: Re: Begining My budget pk ripper build update 1
Post by: Ady on May 06, 2016, 10:14 PM: Any updates fistblump