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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: nic968 on September 21, 2007, 04:38 PM

Title: Black GT Pro
Post by: nic968 on September 21, 2007, 04:38 PM: Finally got this together...It was originally going to be my OSSS ride,but it never got finished...Now it may see some winter series action..

F&F:GT Pro Nora cup 1983..(Thanks Pete)
Wheels:Ukai/Suntour sealed/Suntour FW/Comp 3's..(Thanks Wolfy)
Drivetrain:Redline 400's/180/Suntour ring/SR Speedtraps/DID chain.
Steering:GT bars/Ame/Suntour power stem/Beartrap HS.
Seating:Suede Kashi Aero(mmm)/GT post/Suntour clamp.
Stopping:DC MX1000/Shimano DX lever.
Haro Series One (Jeff Ruminer Survivor),GT pads....

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/m123/nic968/GT%20Pro%20Nora%20Black/GT_PRO_Nora_14.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/m123/nic968/GT%20Pro%20Nora%20Black/GT_PRO_Nora_10.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/m123/nic968/GT%20Pro%20Nora%20Black/GT_PRO_Nora_07.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/m123/nic968/GT%20Pro%20Nora%20Black/GT_PRO_Nora_05.jpg)
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: nic968 on September 21, 2007, 04:38 PM: ..and for the Tuff lovers...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/m123/nic968/GT%20Pro%20Nora%20Black/GT_PRO_Nora_Sk_02.jpg)
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: spillers#1 on September 21, 2007, 05:00 PM: very nice nic i'll have to make sure we don't clash in the osws :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: wildwood1971 on September 21, 2007, 05:10 PM: Proper nice mate - nearly finished my Red 83 pro to, just a few more bits to arrive - i'm liking yours big time - is it flat black or black chrome?

Paul
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: JT Smooth on September 21, 2007, 05:21 PM: Very Nice, I do like a black GT.

Stick wid the Spokes :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: ron burgundy on September 21, 2007, 05:58 PM: Nice, those pedals are a bit on the rare side :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: scooterboy on September 21, 2007, 06:06 PM: Great build, looks the dogs with the spoke rims.

Scoot.
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on September 21, 2007, 06:12 PM: Lovelly looking GT that is, is it just me or are GTs fooking minty mint :smitten:

lovelly build mate :daumenhoch:

Paul :Great_Britain:
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: Gashead on September 21, 2007, 06:50 PM: Very nice fella _ I had one once but let her go :'(

Got a new one comming tho :smitten:

Nick
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: Mattdub on September 21, 2007, 07:45 PM: Likin' that big time :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: Frosty on September 21, 2007, 10:16 PM: That is the nutz (ps where'd ya get those decals??)
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: DJV1980 on September 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: hi fella very nice what size is the top tube. i have a gt nora cup but the top tubes only 17" any body no if this is a pro or expert frame.
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: mcam on September 22, 2007, 10:37 AM: 17" Top tube is an Expert. Pro's are 18.5".

Being an Expert frame, it possibly has the number 2 stamped somewhere near the serial number on the insider of the drive side rear dropout. Pro's are stamped with a 4, and Minis, or more correctly Juniors, are stamped JR.
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: hooga1975 on September 22, 2007, 10:44 AM: Very nice Nic. I look forward to banging bars with you on that, and getting it nice and dirty in the winter series
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: se on September 22, 2007, 11:25 AM: Nic that is lovely. Top job. Just got the GT mini in the post today, only took an hour to get the Uni post out.

I've got a GT Standard with an 17.5TT. I think Pros were 18.5ins, Standard 17.5, Expert 17 and Mini about 16.
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: DR VINOAH on September 22, 2007, 12:03 PM: very nice nic
very nice indeed

when i see ya next can i have a go?

last blk GT i rode was errol mcleans back wbw
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: mcam on September 23, 2007, 12:06 AM: I thought the Standard was the Expert. AFAIK, the range went Pro, Expert, Junior.

I have a 1983 Pro, a 1983 Expert and a 1981 Junior. The Junior has the same length top tube as the Expert, but a steeper head angle, and smaller diameter down tube, and smaller diameter fork legs.

A US collector has a really nice black 83 Junior, and a chrome 83 Expert. He confirmed the top tube lengths were the same for both.

What year is the Standard/Expert? Possibly an early one (81?)
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: bmxmatt1974 on September 23, 2007, 03:28 PM: nice mate, likin it with skyways ;)
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: se on September 23, 2007, 06:34 PM: The one I've got is a Nov 83 Standard, at least that's what I was told when I bought it early in 84. I forgot about the Juniors. But the bloke in the shop said the Standard was slightly larger than the Expert. Seat and headtube angles are still 73/73 though.
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: dj_benice on September 23, 2007, 11:46 PM: I hae an expert if you want me to measure it up :daumenhoch: just need a 26 cruiser and a black chrome n thats me done with the santa ana gt's :angel:
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: gossa on September 24, 2007, 02:38 AM: Wicked mate, I used to run those pedals and they aint that grippy. I was digging around up at Hot WHeels the other day and i'm sure i found some urchin or dk cages for those SR's. If you need them, call Matt Farrow.

Good job mate, peachy, Greg Hill would be proud!
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: 84profile on September 24, 2007, 10:02 AM: That is beautiful. Loving the black finish and the clear decals. Such a clean look. Congratulations.
Title: Re: Black GT Pro
Post by: nic968 on September 25, 2007, 11:20 AM: Quote from: 84profile on September 24, 2007, 10:02 AM
That is beautiful. Loving the black finish and the clear decals. Such a clean look. Congratulations.
Thanks dude...
Those decals are on a black background with slightly different text colours to the clear and chrome ones...

Thanks to all for good comments..... :daumenhoch: