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Title: 1978 Robinson *FINISHED*
Post by: In2bmx on October 16, 2018, 10:38 AM

Well it's about time I started another build . My second 1978 Robinson. Winter build  :)

You'll all remember my first was stolen earlier this year  :'(  :knuppel2: 

This is on her way to SDB and the parts are begging to assemble  :) 

OG Robinson bars that came with the F&F  :smitten:  I've got grips, tyres, seat clamp, seat, Cranks, Reedy pedals and headset so far . It's not going to be exactly the same. i'll never find another Cook Bros stem.  :'( 

Looking for a double clamp Redline stem if anyone has one ?

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/78andminiRobisons030_1.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/78andminiRobisons030_1.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/782.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/782.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/78%203.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/78%203.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: MartyC on October 16, 2018, 02:19 PM

Noice  :smitten:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: GRAB ON KID on October 17, 2018, 09:15 AM

Can't resist a bit of vintage Porn!  "wantit" Great score & really looking forward to seeing this baby built Carl!   :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: Retrodan72 on October 17, 2018, 09:17 AM

Looking forward to this Carl.

It’s not my era and know very little about bikes/parts from then, but thankfully the likes of yourself and Ash, are here to educate us.

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on October 18, 2018, 08:22 AM

Upgrade from the first bike as I had to dye yellow grips Black..

NOS black Oakley 1's  :smitten:

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/Grip%201.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/Grip%201.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/Grip%202.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/Grip%202.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on October 29, 2018, 09:22 AM

Few more bits

PLME seat clamp
NOS Cheng Shin Tyres
Kashi Super seat
Campy Cranks

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_8805.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_8805.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_8804.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_8804.jpg.html)
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_8806.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_8806.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on October 29, 2018, 09:24 AM

Looking for a nice euro BB  :daumenhoch: 

Anyone ?

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: Mikku on October 29, 2018, 11:20 AM

Love those sexy cranks but you're going to have to educate me about that PLME clamp as I don't think I've seen one before! :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on October 29, 2018, 11:32 AM

Quote from: Mikku on October 29, 2018, 11:20 AM

Love those sexy cranks but you're going to have to educate me about that PLME clamp as I don't think I've seen one before! :coolsmiley:

Not the prettiest of seat clamps but the right era . Don't see many of them on builds .  It's OG black, think i'll be leaving it that way .

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: factory pilot on October 29, 2018, 12:12 PM

Loving this already Carlos! Those grips! Those cranks!
I’d love to do a vintage build one day ... it would be a proper education for me ...
This will be amazing when it’s done Mr B! ...can’t wait  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on October 29, 2018, 12:19 PM

Quote from: factory pilot on October 29, 2018, 12:12 PM

Loving this already Carlos! Those grips! Those cranks!
I’d love to do a vintage build one day ... it would be a proper education for me ...
This will be amazing when it’s done Mr B! ...can’t wait  :4_17_5:

Thanks Mate .. fistblump   I'm really looking forward to finishing this one as it's replacing one that was stolen.

Never easy finding the correct parts for a 70's build. 

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: Clean on October 29, 2018, 12:51 PM

This is coming together, beautifully, Carl.

 :smitten:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: CustardLips on October 29, 2018, 01:56 PM

Lovely stuff... gonna be another belter Carl.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: MartyC on October 30, 2018, 01:37 PM

Quality parts for a quality bike  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: BMX1973 on October 30, 2018, 01:53 PM

Will be a great build when completed. 8)  Nice collection of parts so far.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: Cherrypicker on October 30, 2018, 03:00 PM

Blue campy cranks  :smitten:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: bobafett on October 30, 2018, 11:20 PM

Sexy bitch  :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on November 02, 2018, 12:31 PM

Big part of the Puzzle purchased .  Never seen one as nice as this .  But it did come from John  ( Redline )

Redline double clamp :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/R1_1.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/R1_1.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/R2.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/R2.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/R3.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/R3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on November 02, 2018, 09:48 PM

Back from the legend SBD . Very soon .  :smitten:

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Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: griff on November 02, 2018, 10:50 PM

This is gonna look mint

What’s the deal with that little hole in the gusset? Never noticed that before  ???
Did they all have those?

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on November 03, 2018, 08:07 AM

Quote from: griff on November 02, 2018, 10:50 PM

This is gonna look mint

What’s the deal with that little hole in the gusset? Never noticed that before  ???
Did they all have those?

No, they all didn’t have them .  People did this to set the rear brake as a V brake

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on November 03, 2018, 08:20 AM

Here you go griff .
Dan is filling the hole 👍🏻.

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Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on November 03, 2018, 01:21 PM

SBD . Legend  :4_17_5:

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Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: Retrodan72 on November 03, 2018, 01:41 PM

Quote from: in2bmx on November 03, 2018, 01:21 PM

SBD . Legend  :4_17_5:

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That man don’t fook about.

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on November 04, 2018, 10:08 AM

F&F finished  :smitten:

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Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on November 06, 2018, 05:57 PM

Hubs sorted . :smitten:
Looking for some 7b’s . Anyone  ::)

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Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: factory pilot on November 06, 2018, 07:32 PM

You don’t mess about Carlos ... BAM :smitten:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: hotdog on November 07, 2018, 03:08 AM

There may be a lead for 7b's here...

https://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=772361

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on November 07, 2018, 08:29 AM

Quote from: hotdog on November 07, 2018, 03:08 AM

There may be a lead for 7b's here...

https://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=772361

  :daumenhoch: messaged him

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: wilsey72 on November 07, 2018, 04:25 PM

Crickey Carl that's lush mind  fistblump

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: GRAB ON KID on November 07, 2018, 07:17 PM

Top notch build thread here Carl!  :4_17_5: Everyime i check back there's another luscious part of the Robo added! 

Porn is the word mate & your kicking it big time on the vintage tip! fistblump
..........Like a read off list of some of my fave & most wanted parts.

I can't wait to see this built!!!  :smitten:  explosion

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on November 08, 2018, 08:38 AM

Really loving this. Never thought i'd see one again ..  It's emotional and looking better than the first one  :smitten:

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/781.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/781.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/78%202.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/78%202.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/Stem.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/Stem.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/Robbo.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/Robbo.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: sawzall on November 08, 2018, 09:01 AM

Great work Carl, can't wait to see it finished 👍

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: bobafett on November 08, 2018, 10:38 AM

Yeah baby  :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on November 08, 2018, 01:08 PM

 :coolsmiley:

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Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: Retrodan72 on November 08, 2018, 03:19 PM

Top stuff Carl, you never fail in finding those rare vintage parts pal.

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on November 09, 2018, 08:26 AM

Splash of Colour  :smitten:

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/78%20decals.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/78%20decals.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/78%20Decals%201.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/78%20Decals%201.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on November 10, 2018, 09:59 AM

Nos BB and campy cranks fitted  :smitten:

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Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on November 10, 2018, 10:01 AM

Araya 7b’s with Phil Wood hubs being shipped in from the USA  :smitten:

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Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: CustardLips on November 10, 2018, 03:33 PM

Gonna look awesome Carl.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on November 22, 2018, 01:24 PM

Looking for a white undated cable for this .. What you got ?

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on December 03, 2018, 10:29 PM

Looking amazing Carl  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: bobafett on December 03, 2018, 10:57 PM

Lookin sexy Carlos mate  :smitten:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on December 04, 2018, 08:48 AM

Very nearly finished  :smitten:


(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/N5.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/N5.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/N3.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/N3.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/N1.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/N1.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/N4.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/N4.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: hotdog on December 04, 2018, 11:12 AM

A proper scrambler!  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: bobafett on December 04, 2018, 04:33 PM

 :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson
Post by: In2bmx on December 18, 2018, 03:49 PM

Finished ..  :smitten:   

Parts list quite rare and exotic  ;)

78 Robinson Frame & Forks
78 Robinson Pro Bars
Redline double clamp stem
NOS Shimano tourney rear brake
Weinmann brake lever
Scott Mathauser brake shoes
NOS Oakley 1 Grips
NOS MX2 Headset
NOS Taihei padded seat
PLME seat clamp
Campagnolo cranks
Campagnolo chainring
Campagnolo euro bb NOS
Campagnolo chain ring bolts
Bob Reedy pedals
Gen 1 Weinmann 7B rims
Gen 1 Phil wood hubs
NOS Cheng Shin Tyres
NOS DID Chain
Fluted seat post
OG RAD PAD Button Pads
70’s Plate custom graphics my old NBMXA number was 282


(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9698.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9698.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9697.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9697.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9694.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9694.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9692.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9692.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9689.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9689.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9688.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9688.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9686.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9686.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9678.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9678.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9677.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9677.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9680.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9680.jpg.html)


(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9683.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9683.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9684.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9684.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9685.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9685.jpg.html)


(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9691.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9691.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9696.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9696.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9699.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9699.jpg.html)

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_9700.jpg) (http://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_9700.jpg.html)

Thanks for following this . It's my best yet !

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson *FINISHED*
Post by: Ady on December 18, 2018, 06:34 PM

That’s stunning mate..
The attention to detail is second to none..
I cannot believe that from 78 looks timeless  fistblump

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson *FINISHED*
Post by: hotdog on December 18, 2018, 07:32 PM

Knarly.

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson *FINISHED*
Post by: bobafett on December 18, 2018, 07:39 PM

Thing of beauty that Carlos mate..... as always  :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson *FINISHED*
Post by: oldschoolace on December 18, 2018, 08:41 PM

lovely clean build that mate. so glad so see you bounce back from the heartache of stuff getting pinched. would have put alot of people off building again  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson *FINISHED*
Post by: In2bmx on January 03, 2019, 02:43 PM

Quote from: oldschoolace on December 18, 2018, 08:41 PM

lovely clean build that mate. so glad so see you bounce back from the heartache of stuff getting pinched. would have put alot of people off building again  :4_17_5:

Thanks mate  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson *FINISHED*
Post by: benno on January 03, 2019, 07:52 PM

Wow, stunning build brother Carlos 😘

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson *FINISHED*
Post by: Cherrypicker on January 03, 2019, 08:47 PM

Oosh  "wantit"
Let’s have a go Mister!

Title: Re: 1978 Robinson *FINISHED*
Post by: That Swan Guy on January 03, 2019, 09:07 PM

Far better with red decals

 explosion explosion explosion