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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Freestyle (frame stands and kickturns galore!) => Topic started by: Steve P on September 30, 2006, 09:05 PM

Title: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: Steve P on September 30, 2006, 09:05 PM: Some of you will remember this Torker made Gen2 Haro Sport I rescued a few weeks back

Well, I've now started the restoration with very pleasing results, considering what it was like when I found it. No pitting, cracks, dents or rewelds were exposed after stripping the paint . . . forks are NOS

BEFORE

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/HaroSportFF.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/HeadTube1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/SeatTube.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/BB.jpg)

After plenty of paint stripper and elbow grease it's now ready for the first coat of etch primer

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/framestripped.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/HeadTubestripped.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/frame2stripped.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/SeatTubestripped.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/forksstripped.jpg)

I've got all the parts ready for the build and I'm looking forward to it's completion now

Will keep you posted as the project unfolds :daumenhoch:

Steve
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - RESTORATION STARTED ***
Post by: harris on September 30, 2006, 09:13 PM: cant believe how great thats cleaned up ,good job done ..dan.
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - RESTORATION STARTED ***
Post by: mightynimrod on September 30, 2006, 09:14 PM: Looks in sweet condition matey, what did you use to strip the frame/forks?
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - RESTORATION STARTED ***
Post by: Steve P on September 30, 2006, 09:22 PM: Quote from: mightynimrod on September 30, 2006, 09:14 PM
Looks in sweet condition matey, what did you use to strip the frame/forks?

Nitromors . . . cleaned the welds with a wire wheel and emery cloth on the main tubing, etc :daumenhoch:

Steve
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - RESTORATION STARTED ***
Post by: CD17 on September 30, 2006, 09:27 PM: Wow steve, that looks really clean. I just know this is going to be another top build :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - RESTORATION STARTED ***
Post by: Rombloke on September 30, 2006, 09:29 PM: wow....thats some serious resto gone on there

cant wait to see it done
powder, or paint???

Dave
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED***
Post by: Steve P on October 01, 2006, 04:48 PM: Quote from: Rom Bloke on September 30, 2006, 09:29 PM
powder, or paint???

Decided to go with paint on this one Dave to make sure the serial number and other detail are visible when complete

Just applied the first coat . . . acid etch primer . . . :shocked:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/Headtubeprimed.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/Headtube2primed.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/SeatTubeprimed.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/BBprimed.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/Serial.jpg)

Watch this space :daumenhoch:

Steve
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: mightynimrod on October 01, 2006, 04:52 PM: Ooooh biatch, that's luvverly.

Never realised i could get quite so excited by primer. :smitten:

I really want to get my hands on an early Master or Sport now........ :4_17_5: they are legendary.

You using aerosol Steve or compressor and gun?
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: Steve P on October 01, 2006, 04:58 PM: Quote from: mightynimrod on October 01, 2006, 04:52 PM
You using aerosol Steve or compressor and gun?

Paint gun and compressor :daumenhoch:

Steve
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: DR VINOAH on October 01, 2006, 05:37 PM: ace resto steve

would have liked to have seen it left bare metal and clear coated

but looks great,gods jobs a good un :daumenhoch:

:4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: mightynimrod on October 01, 2006, 05:44 PM: Quote from: Steve P on October 01, 2006, 04:58 PM
Quote from: mightynimrod on October 01, 2006, 04:52 PM
You using aerosol Steve or compressor and gun?

Paint gun and compressor :daumenhoch:

Steve

Quality job.

Can't wait to see it finished.

You sticking with white or going for something special?
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: Steve P on October 01, 2006, 06:34 PM: Quote from: mightynimrod on October 01, 2006, 05:44 PM
You sticking with white or going for something special?

Keeping this one white . . . the '84 Sports were only available in this colour :daumenhoch:

Steve
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: mightynimrod on October 01, 2006, 06:41 PM: Quote from: Steve P on October 01, 2006, 06:34 PM
Quote from: mightynimrod on October 01, 2006, 05:44 PM
You sticking with white or going for something special?

Keeping this one white . . . the '84 Sports were only available in this colour :daumenhoch:

Steve

*jedi mind trick on*

"you will sell it to me for peanuts" :bondage:

*jedi mind trick off*
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: Stodgy on October 01, 2006, 08:32 PM: Looking good Steve - looking forward to the final build mate...should be a sweeet one.

:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: MartyC on October 01, 2006, 10:47 PM: I can't believe how that's come up. a top job there Steve :daumenhoch:

Be interested to see the parts list for it, are you building it stock?
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: Steve P on October 01, 2006, 11:00 PM: Quote from: martyC on October 01, 2006, 10:47 PM
Be interested to see the parts list for it, are you building it stock?

Cheers Marty

Won't be fitting stock parts . . . using Haro Vector bars, MX900's, Flights, blue alloy hub Tuff II's, etc . . . ;)

Steve
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: Rombloke on October 01, 2006, 11:07 PM: Quote from: Steve P on October 01, 2006, 11:00 PM
Quote from: martyC on October 01, 2006, 10:47 PM
Be interested to see the parts list for it, are you building it stock?

Cheers Marty

Won't be fitting stock parts . . . using Haro Vector bars, MX900's, Flights, blue alloy hub Tuff II's, etc . . . ;)

Steve

ooh a brother for my gen 1...

Dave
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: MartyC on October 01, 2006, 11:10 PM: Quote from: Rom Bloke on October 01, 2006, 11:07 PM
Quote from: Steve P on October 01, 2006, 11:00 PM
Quote from: martyC on October 01, 2006, 10:47 PM
Be interested to see the parts list for it, are you building it stock?

Cheers Marty

Won't be fitting stock parts . . . using Haro Vector bars, MX900's, Flights, blue alloy hub Tuff II's, etc . . . ;)

Steve

ooh a brother for my gen 1...

Dave

which gen 1 :tickedoff:
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: Steve P on October 02, 2006, 05:25 PM: Quote from: Rom Bloke on October 01, 2006, 11:07 PM
ooh a brother for my gen 1...

You're Gen1's already got a brother Dave . . . but I'll take one off your hands to keep my Sport company . . . :)

Steve
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: theRuler on October 02, 2006, 05:28 PM: nice job steve that's gonna rock

they were the nicest year for sports, before they wrecked em
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: Moose on October 02, 2006, 05:35 PM: Quote from: theRuler on October 02, 2006, 05:28 PM
nice job steve that's gonna rock

they were the nicest year for sports, before they wrecked em

I agree - and not just Sport's, '84 was the best year for Haro's. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: theRuler on October 02, 2006, 05:36 PM: yup!
Title: Re: *** 84 HARO SPORT - NEARLY THERE ***
Post by: Steve P on October 23, 2006, 11:37 PM: Nearly there now chaps . . . hopefully it'll be complete this weekend :daumenhoch:

BEFORE

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/HaroSportBars.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/HaroSportFF.jpg)

AFTER

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Haro%20Sport/Stash2.jpg)

Steve
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: Rombloke on October 23, 2006, 11:38 PM: so when will you be sending it down to me stevey...best mate....buddy...pal

looks lush mate

ya git

Dave
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: mightynimrod on October 23, 2006, 11:41 PM: Quote from: Rom Bloke on October 23, 2006, 11:38 PM
so when will you be sending it down to me stevey...best mate....buddy...pal

looks lush mate

ya git

Dave

Agreed 100%

Dave, you've got enough - save some for the rest of us ;)
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: Bigplinky on October 24, 2006, 10:39 PM: I hope yer replicated the original Haro orange peel and overspray Steve :2funny: My 84 sport has still got the original paint and its shockin' quality.

Cheers

Andy
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: Jazzchimp on October 24, 2006, 11:24 PM: top job there fella - did you rechrome the bars or just polish?
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: Steve P on October 24, 2006, 11:32 PM: Bars have original chrome which polished up a treat :daumenhoch:

Steve
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: Jazzchimp on October 24, 2006, 11:33 PM: look great!
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: JAY on October 25, 2006, 01:32 AM: Looking good Steve :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: piper on October 25, 2006, 08:54 AM: Thats amazing,really is top drawer,you should do that full time or do you anyway....!!!! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: Steve P on October 25, 2006, 07:07 PM: Thanks for the comments guys . . . hopefully it'll all be worth it in the end :daumenhoch:

Quote from: piper on October 25, 2006, 08:54 AM
Thats amazing,really is top drawer,you should do that full time or do you anyway....!!!!

Rather keep this as my hobby only . . . think I'd lose interest if it was my full time job ;)

Steve
Title: Re: *** Gen2 HARO SPORT - PICS ADDED ***
Post by: Stodgy on October 25, 2006, 07:17 PM: Oooooooo nice! :daumenhoch: