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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: wildwood1971 on September 28, 2007, 09:47 PM

Title: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: wildwood1971 on September 28, 2007, 09:47 PM
Been working on this one for sometime - being a single dad i have to purchase parts as and when but i need to thank those that helped me out with bits and good deals - you know who you are - and i thank you all bigtime  :daumenhoch:

Built the wheels myself - jesus that was fun! everything on the bike is NOS or reconditioned - stripped n polished etc etc

Frame = GT Pro
Forks = Tange
Bars = GT Pro
Stem = DK
Headset = Odyssey Locking
Grips = Ami Tri
Number Plate = Haro
Brake Levers = Dia-Compe Tech 3
Brake Calipers = Dia-Compe MX1000
Brake Cables = Clarkes Power-Glides
Seat and Post = Uni Turbo Pro 14
Seat Clamp = Suntour
Pads = GT
Cranks = GT Racing
Pedals = Odyssey Sharkbites
Bottom Bracket = GT Sealed Bearing
Hubs = Suzie Sealed Bearing
Spokes = Stainless Steel
Nipples = Stainless Steel
Rims = Z Rims
Tyres = Generic Comp 3 Copies - GT Comps in the post!

I really please with the build and learnt loads along the way - not least how to lace and true rims and how to mirror polish!!!

Comments welcome  :daumenhoch:

Paul

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Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: Jt on September 28, 2007, 09:54 PM
looking good..am about to commence on one of these my self...wont be building me own wheels though...recipe for disaster knowing my luck :LolLolLolLol:

tis a good un.
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: wildwood1971 on September 28, 2007, 09:57 PM
Thx JT - funnily enough just took deliver of another one today - so its back to the square one for me :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: JT Smooth on September 28, 2007, 10:09 PM
Thx JT - funnily enough just took deliver of another one today - so its back to the square one for me :daumenhoch:

Looks Nice fella, well done with that wheel build  :daumenhoch:

You know where I am re parts, got a load of stuff today  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: login_user on September 28, 2007, 10:10 PM
Nice one Paul.  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: wildwood1971 on September 28, 2007, 10:11 PM
Heres a couple more pics - GT Pro and Team Aero Pro

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Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: teamsano on September 28, 2007, 11:27 PM
painted gt's with chrome decals really do it for me  :4_17_5:

esp in red or navy. true greg hill spec..... point X milionZZ
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: MartyC on September 29, 2007, 12:35 AM
I like the colour of that, looks real old school and a quality build :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: bmxmatt1974 on September 29, 2007, 12:40 AM
very nice  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: scooterboy on September 29, 2007, 11:32 AM
Good work fella, liking the red GT :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: jT Racing on September 29, 2007, 12:58 PM
1983 ??? looks sweet, but i doubt it's an 83. like the colour.
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: dj_benice on September 29, 2007, 12:59 PM
bologna cut top tube says no where is it stamped BB or rear drop?
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: wildwood1971 on September 29, 2007, 04:23 PM
stamped rear drop out 1184266 - i correct myself Nov 84 frame i make it - its got the 4 stamped to so i make it a pro - correct me if im wrong guys - got the frame number mixed up with my next project :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: dj_benice on September 29, 2007, 04:29 PM
yup 4 for pro jr for jnr, 2 for expert/standard, 24 for 24" etc
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: Moschops on September 29, 2007, 08:15 PM
Whats that uni seat worth? I've got one of them cicking around my workshop ;)
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: dj_benice on September 29, 2007, 08:16 PM
Whats that uni seat worth? I've got one of them cicking around my workshop ;)
bout tuppence ha'penny send it my way and I'll give ya two bob for it  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: Moschops on September 29, 2007, 08:28 PM
Whats that uni seat worth? I've got one of them cicking around my workshop ;)
bout tuppence ha'penny send it my way and I'll give ya two bob for it  :4_17_5:

You must have seen the state of it :shocked:

It's not that white anymore, and if you file the post down the fiberglass is actualy pink :2funny: ;D
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: digitaltransfer on October 03, 2007, 09:54 AM
stamped rear drop out 1184266 - i correct myself Nov 84 frame i make it - its got the 4 stamped to so i make it a pro - correct me if im wrong guys - got the frame number mixed up with my next project :LolLolLolLol:

Hi Paul good to see you finished it !! I purchased that frame in 84 and owned it up untill Aug this year !! I rode it from 84- 85 then bought numerous other frames but at the same time had kept it in the Garage and then restored it last year !!

Glad it has gone to a good home

Regards

Russell  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: slurp on October 03, 2007, 12:22 PM
yup 4 for pro jr for jnr, 2 for expert/standard, 24 for 24" etc

ive got one with a 1 on the drop out,small diameter downtube and small b/b,think its a 17" tt.Is this a mini?

cheers
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: wildwood1971 on October 04, 2007, 07:03 PM
Russell

You got PM mate

Paul
Title: Re: MY LATEST BUILD - RED GT PRO 1983
Post by: Moschops on October 09, 2007, 08:17 PM
yup 4 for pro jr for jnr, 2 for expert/standard, 24 for 24" etc

ive got one with a 1 on the drop out,small diameter downtube and small b/b,think its a 17" tt.Is this a mini?

cheers


To long for mini, would be a small junior expert.
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