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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: harris on June 26, 2007, 01:17 PM

Title: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: harris on June 26, 2007, 01:17 PM
you might not like this so i am sorry, it didnt go the way it was ment to.
it had to have seat post chop as it was snapped .but thanks to those you no who you are
that supplied the few parts needed to get it finished.be gentle  bars are being replaced soon and longer straight post.
the before pics.1984 GT performer
(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d87/harris15570/100_0357.jpg)
(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d87/harris15570/100_0361.jpg)
(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d87/harris15570/100_0358.jpg)
other in a mo just being uploaded
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: harris on June 26, 2007, 01:24 PM
after dont shout
(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d87/harris15570/100_0460.jpg)
(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d87/harris15570/100_0465.jpg)
(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d87/harris15570/100_0463.jpg)
(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d87/harris15570/100_0462.jpg)
(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d87/harris15570/100_0461.jpg)
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: adeshere on June 26, 2007, 01:24 PM
hey that looks great
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: winnit93 on June 26, 2007, 01:31 PM
nowt wrong with that dan :4_17_5:

what was that,thank you scott for sorting me out with the cheap frame and forks :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: harris on June 26, 2007, 01:32 PM
 :knuppel2:   lol ye thanks scott   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: pickle on June 26, 2007, 01:34 PM
that's well sweet Dan!  loving the Chris king head set!   :4_17_5:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: winnit93 on June 26, 2007, 01:35 PM
:knuppel2:   lol ye thanks scott   :daumenhoch:

 :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: aerostylie on June 26, 2007, 01:43 PM
Yet another quality build there....nice idea re the use of multi coloured spokes on the Zeds  :4_17_5:

Paul :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: BrianP on June 26, 2007, 01:44 PM
that looks fantastic dan. lots of personal touches. nice one.

 :4_17_5:

Bp
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: harris on June 26, 2007, 01:46 PM
cheers guys ,as per norm things went pete tong so it ended up like this.as you also no i dont do pc era stuff
i just gather hunt and build.
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: pickle on June 26, 2007, 01:59 PM
love those Z's......where do you manage to get those 48's from?? i'd love a set!
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: mark 2 on June 26, 2007, 02:15 PM
What was all that fannying for Dan, that looks ace. I was expecting a right dog from you saying it was all wrong..... How did you sort that tube out?
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: dordymush on June 26, 2007, 02:19 PM
where was the stickers from dan ?.
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: harris on June 26, 2007, 02:32 PM
the post had to be cut of and post was twisted as well as cracked,then i had to do 4 cuts down the post
until it fell in 4 pieces then it fell out.
that is my 3rd set of acs z48s  white one black
the rear was marked so had to remove the logo.
GT 4130 frame and forks  1984  december
GT 4130 profile cranks,tuffneck disc snd adaptor
GT custom pad set and decals
jp pro square pedals
chris king 1"headset
profile xl inverted 1" stem
GT 20X1.75 tyres
mx 900 brake set
acs z48 rims
peregrine hubs 4130 upgrades
plus rest you can see   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on June 26, 2007, 02:40 PM
I really really like the Gt Dave (Dan) like your take on it and gotta say refreshing rather than the usual pro replicas. Keep a look out on my new build due completed in the next couple of weeks.

Lovelly  :4_17_5:

Paul :Great_Britain:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: harris on June 26, 2007, 02:41 PM
dave  lol   dan   :angel:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: Gashead on June 26, 2007, 02:42 PM
That resto get's my vote  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: Bananaman on June 26, 2007, 03:08 PM
Gotta love a GT, nice work Dan............nice decals whoever did em :4_17_5:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: dordymush on June 26, 2007, 03:14 PM
 ;D  thats what i said too.
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: double chevron on June 26, 2007, 03:22 PM
I'd call it nice and very personal at the same time. (should I say good taste?)  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: Frosty on June 26, 2007, 03:39 PM
Beaut of a build, love the colour, the wheels and spokeage :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: Zippy on June 26, 2007, 03:45 PM
It's really nice Dan, I love the frame colour and those decals.
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: oberonspacefruit on June 26, 2007, 03:59 PM
was that gt from sandro?
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: Lazarou on June 26, 2007, 04:03 PM
It's really nice Dan, I love the frame colour and those decals.

Thats exactly what i was going to say!
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: harris on June 26, 2007, 04:04 PM
yes that was of san ,he sold it to winnet but i bought it before he sent it to him.
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: theRuler on June 26, 2007, 04:13 PM
nice bike dan
looks spot on
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: dodgydave on June 26, 2007, 04:16 PM
 :smitten:..that dan mate ...sweet...
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: oberonspacefruit on June 26, 2007, 04:19 PM
fookin hell i thought that bike would never see the light of day again..

I first saw that bike in Orbs possesion i think, at the bournemouth meet, it was late at night and stuck in the groun by the rear dropouts....I thought it was odd, but then saw the state of the frame and thought it wouldnt do it any harm.....lol

then i saw it again a few months back when sandro asked me if i could remove the tube....i chuckled again that it had withstood several years of attempts to come out......I declined the offer, as I thought it was beyond my skills.

I really didnt think that It would ever see a resto that frame.....even though it was a good early example....Top marks for proving me wrong.

Im with everybody else, that paint and decal combo are the dogs danglies.
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: harris on June 26, 2007, 04:22 PM
cool piece of history type thing   :)
it didnt fall out believe me it was 3-1 to the post at one point
so i gathered all my strength and stuck at it,the metal was well thick
or just very hard to cut downwards   :knuppel2:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: highrisedrifter on June 26, 2007, 04:57 PM
That is gorgeous. Top work there Dan.  :daumenhoch:

HRD
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: generallee on June 26, 2007, 06:49 PM
Dan  - ive never been that into freestyle bikes, but that is absolutely fantastic - well done!
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: Del on June 26, 2007, 07:11 PM
that came out a treat Dan, love the colours and those spokes on the Z rims are  8)
Another top build  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on June 26, 2007, 07:53 PM


fecking hell dan, you sure you built it? i be lovin that, whens it coming to live here? and yes i want some of those decals please dan
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: Paulo on June 26, 2007, 08:05 PM

Wow Dan you deserve a medal for all the effort you put into that GT. Thats what restorations all about. You've bought a knackered f&f back from the dead. Not only that you've done it with some style. Love the 2 tone blue and the spokes. It's got to be the nicest GT I've seen.

An early runner for bike of the year?  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: poolysheriff on June 26, 2007, 08:35 PM
Dan that is so good  :smitten:

And different too  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: rarman1 on June 26, 2007, 09:07 PM
 :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:


makes me wanna put together the five in the loft :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: danny silverstreak on June 26, 2007, 09:12 PM
 :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: munners on June 26, 2007, 09:17 PM
Really stunning. I remember that frame when it was posted on here for sale and i very nearly bought it.   WISH I DID NOW!

Top build mate.  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: Stodgy on June 26, 2007, 09:23 PM
 :daumenhoch:

Loving the colours Dan dan - good resto that man!

Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: harris on June 26, 2007, 09:26 PM
not run of the mill ,but you no me   :uglystupid2:
just wish i liked it,i think its the wheels and skinny tyres
so might try 2.1 gt tyre we will see   ;)
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on June 26, 2007, 10:14 PM


decals?
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: CD17 on June 26, 2007, 10:43 PM
Thats very nice Dan, great colours  8)
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: funkyfresh on June 30, 2007, 06:48 PM
My God!

Makes me think about changing the whole (intended)! colour scheme of my build. Your've re-invented the wheel, so to speak :)
Title: Re: my GT performer nightmare is finished grrrrrrrrr
Post by: gt0733 on June 30, 2007, 11:29 PM
very pretty, mate. some nice personal touches in there too  :daumenhoch:
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