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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Del on December 05, 2009, 04:40 PM
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As some of you know I managed to get hold of an MRD Expert F&F recently... anyway here begins another project.
Got it last week, chrome pretty much shot and defintely needed a re-chrome or powdered in white...
Frame as I got it:-
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0330.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0332.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0333.jpg)
tempted to do white as I love white frames but I want this one like it was so a re-chrome it is... took it to my "local" chrome platers to de-chrome it first so I could do some of the polishing myself as they never get into all the awkward bits. Got it back yesterday:-
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0335.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0336.jpg)
Set about flatting it off last night using various grades of wet 'n dry paper and spent another 4-5hours on it today, its getting there but loads more time is needed on it, I cant do anymore today as my fingers are red raw:-
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0340.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0342.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0343.jpg)
Also picked up my 7X rims from the powdercoaters today and built up my wheels... my fingers are completely sore now!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0345.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0346.jpg)
I also made the decals for the frame but you all know what MRD decals look like!
Anyway... that's it for now... I'll post more as I get more done.
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Looks like it's well on the way to being mint, nice polishing work Del, I'm impressed looks like new metal, very foxy ;)
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Del,
Animal is selling a mint Green Uni that would suit that mate. :4_17_5:
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Them Araya's are Kermit-litious bud ;) excellent work on the polishing too bud I thought it had been chromed! :shocked:
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damn it damn it damn it!!!that should have been mine,too busy sourcing hutch bars at the time :'(
thats gonna look the dogs danglys when its finished del :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
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Looking good Del, looks like the hours of polishing will pay off, I thought you had already got it re-chromed!!!!!!!!!!!!bling 8)
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Will it be ready for xmas Derek ?? race bikes are the future :LolLolLolLol: i thought it'd been chromed to :LolLolLolLol:
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the polishing better pay off, I looked like I'd been working down a mining pit when I stopped this afternoon............ no chance will it be ready for xmas, I still have a load of bits I need to source! although it should be chromed before the festive day :)
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Can't wait to see this, if i ever get hold of an MRD i wanna use all green parts :smitten: :Great_Britain:
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del you dont do things by half do ya . i must admit that is propa resto mate , keep plodding on and i know you it will be the best on the block :Great_Britain:
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wow what have u used to polish that up it looks mint as is lol
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nice work del its going to look sweet :daumenhoch:
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Great stuff Del ... keep those progress pix coming mate :daumenhoch:
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looking good that,good luck on finding mrd bars though :daumenhoch:
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Looks well rad, can't wait to see it finished. :daumenhoch:
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Top prep work there Del :coolsmiley: :daumenhoch:
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Definately some blood sweat and tears in that polishing job Del. It looks well worth it though. Those araya's look sweet too. Can't wait to see this come together. :coolsmiley:
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just remembered , I've got some green cable outers in a shade that I think will suit, lmk if you want them and I'll send them over ;)
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just remembered , I've got some green cable outers in a shade that I think will suit, lmk if you want them and I'll send them over ;)
I've got some green DC cables mark, thanks anyway
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8) Dig it Del :daumenhoch:
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Got it back from the chrome platers today, not too bad, the frame had some really heavy pitting but its better than when I first got it.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0348.jpg)
Decals applied
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0354.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0356.jpg)
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lookin sweeeet Del :smitten:, who did the chrome ???
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lookin sweeeeet del. blimey its comin along quick as well :4_17_5:
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Who did the decals Del :LolLolLolLol: looks great that, you gonna bring it over when you next pop round, gis a proper look ?
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:4_17_5:
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Thats the beginnings of a cracking build there Del :daumenhoch:
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very nice del :smitten:
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b@stard ....................... that looks the dogs balldricks , i am so happy you got it now del you have made it a propa lump of eye candi
well was it worth all you hard work mate ? :-* :-* :-*
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PS i would like to see you copy me and do a "dels decal " in green and blur for the bottom bracket
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Top notch that man . nice Expert Decal ;)
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Bloody hell that was quick getting it chromed Del :shocked:
You don't mess about do ya :LolLolLolLol:
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Looking good Del, the wheels look very special, are those Z hubs being used or something else you have powdered?
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:smitten:
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looking fresh del looking forward to seeing it built :daumenhoch:
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thanks guys
Bloody hell that was quick getting it chromed Del :shocked:
You don't mess about do ya :LolLolLolLol:
reason i had it done quick was I had a little deal with one of the guys who works at the platers, if I got it back to him after the weekend then I could have it done that week otherwise it would have been after xmas, so last weekend I worked my arse off polishing it to get it ready... although there really isnt any rush at all.
Who did the decals Del :LolLolLolLol: looks great that, you gonna bring it over when you next pop round, gis a proper look ?
Yep I may bring it over when I next come round
PS i would like to see you copy me and do a "dels decal " in green and blur for the bottom bracket
why the hell would I want to copy you? your builds are shite :crazy2: (love you really mate)
nice Expert Decal ;)
Yep, all thanks to some MRD nut! ;)
Looking good Del, the wheels look very special, are those Z hubs being used or something else you have powdered?
No they're suzue low flange hubs, they came in that colour
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Definately worth the effort :daumenhoch:
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Great effort Del , lookin' very nice :daumenhoch:
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Here's the latest on the build....
MX3 headset re-chromed :smitten: thanks to BBS
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0362.jpg)
used MX1000 brake stripped and cleaned and hardware polished.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0372.jpg)
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I HAVE WOOD,THIS IS GONNA ROCK,A CHROME AND BLUE MRD,SWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON :smitten:
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big thanks to the legend that is Poolysherif for the NOS MRD Plate and the MRD brake guard
Both were not in the colours i wanted but no problem, scan 'em, re-draw 'em and print new panels....
NOS Neon MRD Stadium Plate
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0374.jpg)
Stripped a NOS MRD plate - I must be crazy... aghhh!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0375.jpg)
New Panel stuck
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0377.jpg)
Brake guard prior to the velcro straps being re-riveted on (the original was red with yellow design)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0370.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0378.jpg)
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Great to have your builds again Del, how trick are them mrd decals
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Looking Good...Met Tim at the Lee Cooper Shop in the Toon BITD....Big Lad-MRD's are sassy lil biatches s'pecially chrome :smitten:
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Damn im gonna be drooling after this MRD build :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
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I HAVE WOOD,THIS IS GONNA ROCK,A CHROME AND BLUE MRD,SWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON :smitten:
actually its going to be chrome, blue and green ;)
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del i simply carnt wait to see this done PLEASE HURRY UP :fart:
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looking sweet,can't wait to see this finished del :daumenhoch:
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Nice work with the plate/brake guard Del :daumenhoch:
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looking sweet,can't wait to see this finished del :daumenhoch:
same here!!
Thanks for the Brake by the way, with a bit of a clean and polish of the hardware it came out mint!
del i simply carnt wait to see this done PLEASE HURRY UP :fart:
We're not all as quick as you "Mr Lightning Quick Bmx Builder" :crazy2: :laugh:
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Lovely plate and brake guard :smitten:
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This is going to be stunning del. The plate and brake guard :smitten: I love seeing tech threads like this coming together, especially of this quality.
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no problem with the brake del,glad to help,was well pleased with the rickman bars we traded :daumenhoch:
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This is going to be sooooooo fine del :smitten:
mmmmmmmm fresh chrome :daumenhoch:
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It's looking great Del , Love them wheels :daumenhoch:
That prep work at the beginning was superb mate :coolsmiley:
Looking forward to seeing this built Del :daumenhoch:
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Nice :smitten: job on the plate n brake guard :smitten:
Might have some other tat for you ::)
Pm me Decal Del ;)
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I really wanna see this bad boy done! MRD Rule! :Great_Britain: :smitten:
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Nice :smitten: job on the plate n brake guard :smitten:
Might have some other tat for you ::)
Pm me Decal Del ;)
will do gaz meister :daumenhoch:
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Looking good, those rims are awsome :coolsmiley: You must have the patience of a saint :4_17_5:
Great job so far mate.
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The last parts needed for this build came today so here's a sneak pic of the MRD Expert, I just need to fit the plate and brake guard and take some pics when the weather improves...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0398.jpg)
I love this bike :smitten:
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Just mint Del :4_17_5:
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i've got a below the belt twinge thing goin on del :shocked:
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Tis going to be a stunner mate :daumenhoch:
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del i love your work , you just seem to have the right colour combo all the time mate carnt wait till sunday so i can do a weelie or 1 of them massive skids on it
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del i love your work , you just seem to have the right colour combo all the time mate carnt wait till sunday so i can do a weelie or 1 of them massive skids on it
neil pick my decals up as well while ya there, del should have them ready by now :coolsmiley: :LolLolLolLol:
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are those the race inc ones Dean? if so Neil can watch me make 'em!
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Nice sneak pic :coolsmiley:
She's lookin mighty fine mate 8)
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DEL I SHOULD BRING MY CAMERA SO WE CAN SHOW CHEEKY KUNTS LIKE DEAN HOW MUCH YOU PUT INTO THE MAKING OF DECALS
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DEL I SHOULD BRING MY CAMERA SO WE CAN SHOW CHEEKY KUNTS LIKE DEAN HOW MUCH YOU PUT INTO THE MAKING OF DECALS
not wrong there i dont think a lot of people realise how much work del puts into those little finishing touch stickers he does for us all .hours and hours for 1 set decals and perfect everytime (if thats not arse licking i give up) :LolLolLolLol:
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I want more fella!!!! :smitten:
You got one of those chainrings in red going spare! ??? ;D
:4_17_5:
:daumenhoch:
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that mrd is looking the bollocks,can't wait for the rest of the pics :4_17_5:
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are those the race inc ones Dean? if so Neil can watch me make 'em!
in no hurry del ;) i'm not like Neil ' can i have them last week ' Arcus :LolLolLolLol:
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carnt wait till sunday so i can do a weelie or 1 of them massive skids on it
If you're lucky I might let you touch it for 2 secs
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:Great_Britain: :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain:
:4_17_5: :4_17_5:
That's bike of the year 2010 won then. :LolLolLolLol: From what i can see that looks stunning.
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WE WANT MORE PICS! :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain: :Great_Britain:
:4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
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Can't wait to see it with the Plate and brake guard on
and pm me by the way :daumenhoch: (GT seatpost)
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I'll get some outdoor pics over the weekend.
I'll take some with and without the plates, the brake guard is a terrible fit though... certainly wern't designed to fit an MRD expert with a MX1000 caliper!
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Lookin' nice Del :daumenhoch:
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bmx porn at its best!cant wait to this one! :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
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Lovly jubly :smitten: can't wait 2 c the Pics when totally finished ;)
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MRD Expert Build
MRD Expert F&F
GT Expert Bars
Tuff Neck Ace Stem
Tange MX3 Headset
Haro 1" Flex Fighter
Suntour Seatclamp
GT Seatpost
Jaguar Aero Seat
SM Mushroom Grips
DC MX1000 rear brake caliper
DC Tech 4 lever
DC Brake cable
Araya 7X rims with Suzue sm flange hubs
Shimano 16T Freewheel
Tioga Comp III re-issue Tyres
Redline 401 full wrap Crank
Tuff Neck Power Disk
PPP 43T Chainring
Shimano SX pedals
MRD Stadium Plate and Brake guard
Repro MRD Padset
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0433.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0432.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0439.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/dd207/delbmx/MRD/Dscn0446.jpg)
Big thanks to (in no particular order) Poolysheriff, Baldbmxer, MotomagII, N2CUS, Firebird, BBS, Animal probably a few others who have helped... sorry if I forgotten you.
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Nice one Del. Looks Minty Fresh :daumenhoch:
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Stunning MRD mate, great colours
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i was worried i was gonna miss the end result as ive been in oz!!!!STUNNER!!! :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
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that looks mint del, the green rims make it really stand out, nice1 :daumenhoch:
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Cracking job Del! :4_17_5: fairplay mate thats a beauty :daumenhoch:
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Oh yeah :coolsmiley:
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It's a beauty Del ... nicely done mate and the colours look ace :4_17_5:
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i have seen this in the flesh and its a load of sh1te and a puff owns it
jealousy is a funny thing ..................... :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: i was lost for words when i seen it truely amazing ...i love dels builds
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lushy lush :4_17_5:
who done the decals for you :LolLolLolLol:
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Great build Del and some nice resto work to go with it :4_17_5:
Love the wheels mate , the Green colour reminds me of the old Kawasaki race bikes :smitten:
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:4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: MRD's are the dogs b*llocks! :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
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thats fooking lovely is that Del! top job :daumenhoch:
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Stunning! :4_17_5:
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Very nice Del, crispy, clean and fresh - sounds like a bathroom cleaner dont it? :LolLolLolLol:
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After seeing this bike in the flesh I'd have to say the pics just don't do i justice :-X Top build all the same :daumenhoch:
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very very nice :4_17_5:
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Very nice Del , looks good :daumenhoch: .
Where's the brake guard ? .
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stunning Del , loving the green on it :daumenhoch:
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Awesome build Del... love the colours. Minty mint mate. :4_17_5: :smitten:
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Have been really looking forward to seeing this finished Del. Great colour scheme, looks the doggies matey :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley: :daumenhoch:
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thanks for the comments guys... roll on the next build!
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Beautiful mate....top job :4_17_5:
Looks brand new.......and those rims :smitten: :smitten:
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:shocked: