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Title: Quadangle build All change
Post by: Quadog on March 17, 2017, 07:32 PM: Hi All
Just adding another build thread

I'm changing the colour scheme of my 1983 Quadangle so I've stripped it down and it's off to SBD next week to be painted baby blue .As this was my first build pre RAD I was never happy with its finish or my choice of colour scheme plus the paint job is pretty poor ive had this for 30 odd so think it deserves better .

Last pic is stretched dropout any tips on how to correct
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: deeman on March 17, 2017, 08:12 PM: Looked good before but should look killer in baby blue! can't wait to see it :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: BMX1973 on March 17, 2017, 08:35 PM: Baby blue is a true SE colour 8). Are the forks going to be baby blue too? Or how about brown. :-\ :) Either way I'm sure this is going to be a very cool build. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: MartyC on March 18, 2017, 10:15 AM: Try dropping Sawzall or Animal a line for advice on the dropout. Personally I would tape it and the use a pair of grips or a vice to gently push it back together but not too sure on the fatigue the metal may experience but one of those two should be able to advise you properly!
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: Quadog on March 18, 2017, 11:10 AM: Cheers pal

I'll send them a pm
I was thinking the same with grips or vice but I'm so cow handed I'd be scared it would end up worse
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: rooski on March 19, 2017, 09:58 AM: Dropouts can be given a squeeze to get them back into shape as Marty says, or gently tap with a soft mallet till back in position then I would squeeze the whole dropout in a vice to make sure they are not twisted.

Not difficult to do really, just be CAREFUL! :daumenhoch:

Install dropout stepped washers to prevent spreading again.
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: Midschoolfool on March 19, 2017, 03:51 PM: I remember back in 2000 when I built my NOS 84 looptail PK, those dropouts are thin. I was used to around 5mm and cranking up the wheel nuts like crazy. Then I got a set of OG Landing Gears and they were super thin. So you do need to be really careful with them.

Do they take lawyer washers? obviously if they do that would be nice and safe.
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: Quadog on March 19, 2017, 04:29 PM: I had a go yesterday with some grips only went in a little bit then I got scared as looked a little crooked I think I'll leave it at that .I'll have to get some proper washers if anyone has any or knows where to get some that be a help
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: CustardLips on March 19, 2017, 05:03 PM: Quote from: Quadog on March 19, 2017, 04:29 PM
I had a go yesterday with some grips only went in a little bit then I got scared as looked a little crooked I think I'll leave it at that .I'll have to get some proper washers if anyone has any or knows where to get some that be a help

I've got loads of 10mm washers if you need some Scott. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: Midschoolfool on March 19, 2017, 05:26 PM: If the metal has been stretched then it will be very hard to get it back to how it was.
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: kalex on March 20, 2017, 02:54 PM: Aren't they known as top hat washers
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: In2bmx on March 20, 2017, 03:35 PM: Love a Quad :smitten:

And looking forward to seeing this in Baby Blue 8)
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: Quadog on March 20, 2017, 04:31 PM: I found some on tinternet they are called top hat washers just have to find some in correct size before I build it up again
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: RAD4BMX on April 16, 2017, 12:52 AM: Just doing a search for some myself and your post popped up.
Hope you have found some already but if not Alans.

http://www.alansbmx.com/5448/products/10_14mm_bmx_axle_converters.aspx

:daumenhoch:

Martin :)
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: Quadog on April 16, 2017, 10:55 AM: Will do 👍
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: Avro on April 16, 2017, 12:14 PM: You will find GT top hat washer quite easily. They are not converter washers but correct old school top hat washers.
http://porkchopbmx.com/3-8-axle-retainer-safety-washer-for-gt-dyno-robinson-haro-forks-pair/
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: Quadog on May 04, 2017, 06:55 PM: Just got this back from SBD today I know I'm stating the obvious but it's a top job just need to swap all my blue parts now for silver or black to get this back in action
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: Andyboy77 on May 04, 2017, 06:58 PM: Congrats! It will look fantastic, once put together again. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: Quadog on May 08, 2017, 07:41 PM: Decals done can't wait to get this done
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: Quadog on January 15, 2018, 11:49 AM: Hi All,

Thought I’d update this build thread that I started ages ago (not very good at this sort of thing) not been much progress on this as I got caught up finishing my 87 Master so the Quad went on the back burner. I’ve got a few more parts now to go with the existing parts from its previous incarnation sticking to black and silver . Some bits I’m not sure of is the levers would prefer some Tech 3s or 4s also the crank I’ve been browsing at some other quads online and seen Kunfunkys collection and have been drawn to OPC looks a lot less cluttered the bullseye looks a bit to bling same goes for the pedals was going to have them stripped and polished but not sure if it’s worth it anyway any advice or input would be much appreciated as I’m a fussy git and probably change my mind on everything . Also I’ve started another build a 85 GT Performer so as usual I make things difficult with having two on the go at once

Cheers Scott
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: In2bmx on January 15, 2018, 12:18 PM: Two Lovely builds coming soon, by the looks of things ..

Can't wait to see the Quad finished :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: Taipan on January 15, 2018, 01:09 PM: Get them finished asap they look awesome! :4_17_5: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: deeman on January 15, 2018, 03:58 PM: Coming along nicely....i reckon the quad will look better with a opc and some different pedals...if it were me i would be tempted to put some Suntour XC II on.. or maybe some ACS Stoker
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: Quadog on January 15, 2018, 04:16 PM: Quote from: deeman on January 15, 2018, 03:58 PM
Coming along nicely....i reckon the quad will look better with a opc and some different pedals...if it were me i would be tempted to put some Suntour XC II on.. or maybe some ACS Stoker

Exactly what I was thinking 🤔
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: Quadog on February 25, 2018, 11:15 AM: Finally finished Quad today unsure on the black tuffs though maybe change at a later date 👍
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: kalex on February 25, 2018, 05:56 PM: "wantit"

I actually like the tuffs on this
Title: Re: Quadangle build All change
Post by: Taipan on February 25, 2018, 10:21 PM: I think that quad is rocking those tuff's :4_17_5: