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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: dancetothedrummersbeat on June 11, 2015, 12:55 AM
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Many of you will know the story of this one already, but here's the official resto/build thread. I bought the frame, forks & bars from Wildon just over a year ago. When I bought it, I was aware that there was some pitting to the bottom part of the seat tube, just above the bb. The frame had previously been owned by Jono who had it re-chromed. The bars and forks were spot on, but the frame had some dull patches, the dropouts were slightly chewed, and there were areas of pitting on the top/downtubes. There was also some flatspotting to the rear cable guide. I therefore had the chrome stripped, thinking some minor repairs would sort out the issues out and that the frame could be re-chromed to a high standard. Oh dear. Stripping the chrome seemed to make the pitting worse to the seat tube, and also exposed some severe corrosion to the seat stay just above the brake bridge.
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It was clear that the seat tube needed attention, as I intended to ride this bike so I wanted it as good as possible. I spoke to Phil Sawzall who agreed to take on the job, but was then out of action for a while following a bike accident. As I like an adventure and a good story, I decided to contact Mr VDC himself, Voris Dixon who agreed to take a look at the frame. Ideally I wanted the whole seat rube replacing, rather than a cut & shut job - again, this bike was always going to be ridden. I also asked Voris to take a look at some areas of pitting to the top/downtube, and also to smooth out the dropouts.
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All boxed up, ready to be shipped to Voris in Arizona, USA.
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There was part of an old seat post at the bottom of the seat tube that needed removing.
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Seat tube removed
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Voris did some work to the dropouts and tube pitting, but I wasn't 100% convinced that he understood that I wanted the dropouts to be flawless. I therefore scrapped the original plan of getting the frame repaired, re-chromed and then signed by Voris in the US. I therefore asked for the invoice and got the frame shipped back to me
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New seat tube and some areas of corrosion repaired :D
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I found a local welder (Geoff Haslam - based in Warrington), and asked him if he could repair the dropouts. I also asked him to build up and sort out the flatspotted cable guide. His work was excellent - thanks Geoff.
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I then wanted the frame to be re-chromed by a top chromer. I usually use Leigh Metal Polishers in Swinton, but they only do the prep and outsource the chroming to various people. Allenchrome came highly recommended, especially by Nick (That Swan Guy). After speaking to Dave there, he understood exactly what I wanted. The turnaround time was good, Dave's communication and service was excellent. They weren't cheap, but you get what you pay for. Thanks Dave!
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Taking shape
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Discostu was a diamond geezer and gave a massive amount of advice, help and support in getting the cranks sorted. I traded my set of JDB Hutch cranks for a set of his Bullseye ones. Stu kindly got some spacers, washers, and the BB machined up and polished up in accordance with the measurements I gave him (based on his in depth instructions). It turned out that the BB was slightly offset. The non-drive side has more of an offset, as can be seen below
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Other parts
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All finished
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The original plan was to build this up as a stadium/indoor racer using chrome Araya 7x's laced to chrome Suzue hubs. Unfortunately, the rims didn't make it back from the chromers in time for the London ride, so I used my alloy hubbed tuffs from my Skyway T/A. Now that they're on, I really like them.
I'll try not to turn this into an oscar winning acceptance speech, but there are some people i'd like to thank for their help and support with this build. First up, Terry (Wildon) for selling the frame, forks and bars to me. A big thanks to Lenny (Badbaldie) for his very generous offer of help right at the start. Ant (factory pilot) for his support and encouragement. Steve69, rads own VDC guru has been a massive help in all matters related to the build, in particular with decals and headset selection, as has Phil (Sawzall). Thanks to Derek (stunt nuts) for answering my wanted ad for a seat, and Joff (Norty40) for tidying it up and re-dyeing it. He also tidied up the stem, which has come out better than I could have imagined. Joff also buffed up my brakes to a mirror like shine - they look mint. I'll be riding this bike, so for rides it'll have JBD Hutch beartraps fitted, but Jaan (Chris) sorted me out with some NOS OG beartraps for show purposes. Thanks Chris, they look amazing. Decals as usual are from Del, and Paul (antiquebmx) and Stef (stef232) sorted me out with the pads. A massive thank you to Voris Dixon for agreeing to replace the seat tube, Geoff Haslam for doing some further repairs and sorting the dropouts. Dave and all the team at Allenchrome did an amazing job in re-chroming the frame, and their service and communication was second to none. To everybody else who offered advice or support - thank you :daumenhoch:
Parts list:
March 1984 VDC Changa Long frame & forks - repaired & re-chromed
VDC Monkey bars
Alloy hubbed Skyway Tuff II's (freewheel)
NOS Mitsuboshi Comp ST's - blue/green/white labels
Skyway Tuff pads
New Willinois VDC valve caps
Dia Compe MX1000's both dated May 84
Dia Compe Tech 3 levers dated July 84
Dia Compe brake cables & outers, dated May & June 84
Oakley B2 grips
Shot Gun II seat
Hutch seatpost (stickered up as a Pro Neck)
Hutch seat clamp (JDB)
Kashimax seat guts
Campagnolo road bike headset
Pro Neck stem
NOS pro Neck 42T chainring
NOS Campagnolo chainring bolts
Bullseye Gen 2 crank
Bullseye powerdisc
NOS OG Hutch Beartrap pedals
New Izumi chain
Decals from Del
Pads by Steve firebird (I think)
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What a tatty looking bike
Haha seriously great thread I'd seen before what you had done your commitment to getting this sorted has been epic and the finish is well Perfect love all the parts as well on it utter class I like the brushed. Chain ring which just breaks up the bling of the chrome top quality build and parts the best well done 👍
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That's a beauty. Top Work there.
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Absolutely first class Andy, a total credit to your commitment and attention to detail. :coolsmiley:
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Great work.
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You've got some lovely stuff on there Andy... it looks the bees knees mate. :daumenhoch:
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superb Andy, saw it at the weekend and it is a thing of beauty! :smitten: :4_17_5:
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Thought you might struggle to top your Hutch build Andy ........ but you have :4_17_5:
Stunning build :coolsmiley:
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It's okay I guess .... :LolLolLolLol:
I've loved it since day one mate .. "wantit"
An amazing story of epic proportions that has led to one hell of a final build !
Congratulations mate .. It has been worth all the blood sweat tears and green queens!
It's taking builds to another level and has certainly raised my bar ...
Epic awesomeness Andy! :slayer: 8) :4_17_5: :daumenhoch: :smitten:
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That has to be one of the best bikes I have ever seen! "wantit" great story and dedication as mentioned :4_17_5: :daumenhoch:
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Fooking lovely that Andy, top work mate. :4_17_5:
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That came out amazing ... top work by all involved :coolsmiley: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
But ... why the freestyle tyres? Are you riding those tyres too? seems an awful shame to ruin them :'(
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Lovely whip Anday and looks even better in the flesh :smitten:
Top work mate :daumenhoch:
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Great story!!! :4_17_5: :daumenhoch:
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Great story and definitely worth all the time and effort ... top stuff :4_17_5:
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Awesome
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Wow that really is something. "wantit" What more can I say? :4_17_5:
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beautiful that.
a real credit to you.
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Wow :shocked:
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An amazing story of dedication and commitment with a super clean outcome :smitten:
I think it's fair to say... This Changa got it's lucky break when it fell into your hands :coolsmiley:
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Awesome Andy :4_17_5:
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That my friend is fooking brilliant :daumenhoch:
Total dedication, what a restoration story - love it :coolsmiley:
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STUNNING .... :smitten:
Awesome work Andy :4_17_5:
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fair play this is one stunning bike, love it.
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well done lovley bike mate
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Stunning :daumenhoch:
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now that is what you call a serious bmx,well done,awesome :4_17_5: :smitten:
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That came out amazing ... top work by all involved :coolsmiley: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
But ... why the freestyle tyres? Are you riding those tyres too? seems an awful shame to ruin them :'(
Hi Terry. Good question. I wanted to do something a bit different than putting the usual chunky comp 3 style tyres on. My idea was to build it up as a stadium/indoor racer using Comp ST (Stadium) tyres (before they became known as freestyle only tyres). I bought a set of the new Panaracer freestyle tyres, and also a set of the kenda K55's (old style Panaracer tread) and was going to use either of those, but after speaking to Ant factory pilot it seemed a shame to put repro tyres on. The plan is to ride it with with the ST's, but I got a puncture last week on the London ride, so i'll see how it goes. If I don't think they'll stand up to riding, i'll probabaly put the Kendas on :daumenhoch:
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awesome dedication andy, so pleased you got one and did it your way, still think they are the best looking framesets of all!
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I have a few original VDC posts i'll be selling if you fancied one for that Andy :daumenhoch:
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Cracking job Andy. Your dedication to the resto is inspirational mate.
The great builds are certainly worth waiting for... :daumenhoch:
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I have a few original VDC posts i'll be selling if you fancied one for that Andy :daumenhoch:
Thanks Terry, but i'll stick with the Pro Neck (Hutch) for now. I am after a Hutch layback though. Do you have one for sale?
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WOW! :coolsmiley: Takes me right back to staring longingly at these at Hot Wheels! :smitten:
I have a few original VDC posts i'll be selling if you fancied one for that Andy :daumenhoch:
Not sure I can afford one, but wouldn't mind having a look at one of these puppies! :daumenhoch:
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Now that's a restoration !! Absolute perfection. Well done Andy.
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Top dedication and determination :coolsmiley:
Finished article is stunning :4_17_5:
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WOW !! :coolsmiley: :crazy2:
Great work, excellent thread, love the fact the Voris was part of the story - the finished build is TOTALLY SICK DUDE ! :4_17_5:
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WOW Andy just fooking WOW ,
This is even more awesome in the flesh , when i was chatting to you about it in blackpool i had no idea about the back story.
just a ridiculously ACE build :bow: :bow: :bow:
amazing attention to detail
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WOW Andy just fooking WOW ,
This is even more awesome in the flesh , when i was chatting to you about it in blackpool i had no idea about the back story.
just a ridiculously ACE build :bow: :bow: :bow:
amazing attention to detail
Thanks Mike :daumenhoch: Great to see you on Sat :)
I still need to sort that font out though :LolLolLolLol:
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I keep coming back to look at this . It's a real stunner :4_17_5:
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Young Padwan, the force is strong with you :2funny:
Nicely done Andy. I'm not a great fan of Voris' creations normally, but that is a labour of love and definitely has "soul" :coolsmiley:
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Spectacular. Stunning. Sensational. Slick. Splendid. Sublime. Superb. :4_17_5:
Lush. :bow:
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Amazing Andy, was reading a thread about survivor vs restore somewhere today. This deffo falls into the needing a restoration category unlike some stuff we see. Luckily it ended up with someone willing to give it the full works,even returning it to it's creator to be repaired. Then you sorted a top notch chrome job & beautiful parts to nail on, you should be very proud of what you have achieved with this Andy, it's a glorious looking machine. Just needs a frame stander & stunt pegs to finish :teef: :daumenhoch:
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Just ace :4_17_5:
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I really enjoyed reading that pal. Great story, attention to detail, and the patience of a saint!! Oh yeah, and what a foooooookin bike!
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now this resto is pure dedication , AWSUM build Andy :4_17_5:
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now this resto is pure dedication , AWSUM build Andy :4_17_5:
Thanks Lenny. And many thanks for your kind offer of help at the start of this build. Much appreciated :daumenhoch:
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Absolutely stunning Andy, your attention to detail and the lengths you've gone to on this build has to be commended mate. Can't wait to see it in the flesh.
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Can't wait to see it in the flesh.
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Wear a Welder's mask to avoid Arc-Eye 8)
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I keep coming back to this thread to have another look.
Really beautiful, not just the finished product but everything about the resto.