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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: brass monkey! on October 13, 2006, 01:35 PM

Title: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: brass monkey! on October 13, 2006, 01:35 PM

Howdy Y'all

Here's the next resto project !

An '83 PK Looptail, in it's raw state,

I am in the process of getting the hairline crack in the seat tube professionally welded, and will then be off to the powdercoaters.

Colour scheme? Hmmmm….? I'm thinking one of the following - F&F in Dark SE Blue, with Baby Blue Decals, plus Blue/Silver Components, Blue Arayas. OR Black F&F, with Gold Decals, Gold/Black Components & Gold Arayas or possibly Black Skyways.

Any opinions? I guess it goes back to 'what I like', but I really do value any input from the RAD people !!   

...any opinions? or should I go for something totally mad, Like Fiola Yellow all over, with Yellow Tuffs, or Pink !!

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g48/noahnhenrysdad/Pics1/HenryAug2006044.jpg)

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: Frosty on October 13, 2006, 01:43 PM

Do the tan and baby blue the other way round. Frame tan and forks baby blue with the contrasting/complimentary decals.

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: Moose on October 13, 2006, 01:58 PM

This colour is the bollox  :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b244/oldsky/finishedripper2.jpg)

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: Steve P on October 13, 2006, 02:10 PM

I like this one (think it's pkradman's) . . . real nice and defo the best looking Ripper I've seen  :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Misc/PKRippercandy.jpg)

Steve

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: brass monkey! on October 13, 2006, 02:11 PM

They's looking cool !!

Whats this 'no chain' trend then ?? LOL !!

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: Mattdub on October 13, 2006, 02:31 PM

Quote from: Steve P on October 13, 2006, 02:10 PM

I like this one (think it's pkradman's) . . . real nice and defo the best looking Ripper I've seen  :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Misc/PKRippercandy.jpg)

Steve

Lee sold that , went for about a grand if I remember correctly .

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: Mattdub on October 13, 2006, 02:32 PM

Quote from: Frosty on October 13, 2006, 01:43 PM

Do the tan and baby blue the other way round. Frame tan and forks baby blue with the contrasting/complimentary decals.

I was gonna say opposite to this , Frame in baby blue & forks in brown  :daumenhoch:.

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: gmac on October 13, 2006, 02:54 PM

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d158/gmac-01/IMG_0415.jpg)

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: brass monkey! on October 13, 2006, 04:56 PM

 :) :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: harris on October 13, 2006, 04:57 PM

be wreckless and build up a minger   :LolLolLolLol: and leave it as it is . :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: harris on October 13, 2006, 05:00 PM

ok serious note im thinking of doing mine electric blue and chrome parts .dont see many in these colours 2 wouldnt hert.

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: currio on October 13, 2006, 05:48 PM

The gold one with the skyways is the nicest looking Ripper I have seen, especially with the tuffs.

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: Dingobmxer on October 13, 2006, 05:57 PM

Have a look on Pats site for virtually all colour combos for SE bikes you can imagine  :idiot2:

http://www.msnusers.com/STROne/shoebox.msnw?Page=1

 :) DINGO :)

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: sawzall on October 13, 2006, 08:42 PM

why cover all that alloy,polish it you know it makes sence 8)

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: scary_leary on October 13, 2006, 09:40 PM

Neil...(Region11) Has the best ripper  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: Moose on October 14, 2006, 07:21 AM

Quote from: scary_leary on October 13, 2006, 09:40 PM

Neil...(Region11) Has the best ripper  :4_17_5:

I agree  :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v260/hutch1970/pk022.jpg)

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: Bren Gunn on October 14, 2006, 07:38 AM

I agree too...

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: Dingobmxer on October 14, 2006, 10:50 AM

And me, that is beautiful  :smitten:
 :) DINGO :)

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: Gixxer11 on October 14, 2006, 10:52 AM

Me too :daumenhoch:. BITD I had a white one just like that.

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: Geordie on October 14, 2006, 01:16 PM

mines in the same raw state as monkeybiscuits but after stripping the powder off i've found a few dents in the frame. can anyone recommend anyone to fix the dents. also the weld on one side of the gusset has been sanded smooth with wet and dry by mistake(not by me) and might need re welding to make perfect again. i'm hoping to do this one polished, can anyone point me in the direction of a company that can do this properly. this rippers costing me a fortune... :LolLolLolLol:
thanks paul..................

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: brass monkey! on October 14, 2006, 01:33 PM

Quote from: Geordie on October 14, 2006, 01:16 PM

mines in the same raw state as monkeybiscuits but after stripping the powder off i've found a few dents in the frame. can anyone recommend anyone to fix the dents. also the weld on one side of the gusset has been sanded smooth with wet and dry by mistake(not by me) and might need re welding to make perfect again. i'm hoping to do this one polished, can anyone point me in the direction of a company that can do this properly. this rippers costing me a fortune... :LolLolLolLol:
thanks paul..................

I KNOW A GOOD ALI WELDER IN ESSEX, BUT FROM THE SOUND OF YOUR NAME YOUR IN THE NORTH EAST ??

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: mantadave on October 14, 2006, 03:10 PM

That white ripper is the best i have seen yet its stunning  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: Bren Gunn on October 14, 2006, 04:45 PM

Talk to Jay on this site, his mate rebuilds Rippers...   drop outs, seat tubes, dents etc...  he's in the North East too.

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: Dingobmxer on October 14, 2006, 06:16 PM

Cheersv for the tip Bren  :daumenhoch:
 my non loop Ripper needs the drops sorting
 :) DINGO :)

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: brass monkey! on October 14, 2006, 07:53 PM

Quote from: mantadave on October 14, 2006, 03:10 PM

That white ripper is the best i have seen yet its stunning  :4_17_5:

yep, inspiring !!

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: pkradman on October 16, 2006, 12:12 AM

Quote from: Mattdub on October 13, 2006, 02:31 PM

Quote from: Steve P on October 13, 2006, 02:10 PM

I like this one (think it's pkradman's) . . . real nice and defo the best looking Ripper I've seen  :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Misc/PKRippercandy.jpg)

Steve

Lee sold that , went for about a grand if I remember correctly .

... matt sold it about 2 years ago for £1500  i think the gold one was mine too ?? not sure thou.

Title: Re: PK Resto Project - Colour Dilema ??
Post by: Geordie on October 17, 2006, 02:41 PM

thanks bren i'll try to contact him :daumenhoch: