Author Topic: TA project - Updated with a new picture 07/02 (Read 6954 times)

tufftits · « **on:** January 25, 2012, 08:43 PM »

Just joined rad and some have asked to see my TA that i'm planning to restore. Its early days as I only have the frame, forks, handlebars , pads & stickers. I'm planning to strip the chrome off the frame and forks & get it powder coated white by superbike dan. I'm undecided on which handlebars I'm going to be using, but i'm swaying more towards the boss ones at the moment. keeping them chrome, if i do go for the skyway ones i will get them re chromed. I think the stem is pro neck but im not too sure as it looks like it has a replacement top. its in need of a good polish. And finally I've got some NOS pads & stickers. I'll keep posting my progress. cheers

brummie · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2012, 08:47 PM »

hello and welcome to rad
please dont powder the chrome ta
it looks very nice as is and worth a lot more in chrome

the bars aint skyway btw

WINI · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2012, 08:52 PM »

Great first Project! But what he said ^^^^^^^^^^

I'd get some proper Skyway bars or use the Boss ones. A few sets for sale at the mo I think

tufftits · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2012, 08:54 PM »

do you know what they are? you cant see in the photo but the chrome on the frame is knackered.

Gish · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2012, 08:55 PM »

suprised daz (orgasmdonor) has not piped up yet with the mention of boss bars

Jaymz · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2012, 09:03 PM »

No dont powder the chrome, there are loads of ways of polishing up what most people think is shot chrome, look for Bendycats thread called how the goose was cooked. he took an old goose that was preactically orange with rust and made it gleam

fischflo · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2012, 09:08 PM »

doesn't look shot to me .... actually i like it just the way it is, in that floor constellation

.... VOILÀ !

tufftits · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2012, 09:16 PM »

don't get me wrong I love a shiny chrome frame. But I think skyways look better in white.
I'm going to do a cruiser next and that I will definately do in chrome.
also does anyone know what year it is? i think its an 84 as it has a curved brake bridge
take a closer look at the chrome

nos · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2012, 09:16 PM »

FYI the bars aren't real Skyway EZ mark 1s.

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2012, 09:16 PM »

more white ta's than transit vans on the m25!

.maybe not

chrome will win!!

WINI · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2012, 09:20 PM »

If the chrome can be saved, then do it, but tbh I did the same thing with mine as I think they are more iconic in white

nos · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2012, 09:22 PM »

Cant beat a chrome TA with black Tuffs.

brummie · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2012, 09:24 PM »

the serial will tell the age and should be stamped under the bb
straight brake bridge was only made in 84 so being curved it could even be k serial japanese made tbh

tufftits · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2012, 09:27 PM »

mmmmm I think you can, a white ta with black tuffs

just made an offer on some alloy hubbed tuffs

fischflo · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2012, 09:30 PM »

Quote from: tufftits on January 25, 2012, 09:16 PM

don't get me wrong I love a shiny chrome frame. But I think skyways look better in white.
...

....ooops, yep thats shot ... that looks like a hole, actually

i'd do it in chrome anyway, but I undersztand what you mean about the iconic

where is that hole anyway ?

brummie · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2012, 09:37 PM »

Quote from: nos on January 25, 2012, 09:22 PM

Cant beat a chrome TA with black Tuffs.

i like em but am biased lol

tufftits · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2012, 09:41 PM »

Quote from: fischflo on January 25, 2012, 09:30 PM

Quote from: tufftits on January 25, 2012, 09:16 PM
don't get me wrong I love a shiny chrome frame. But I think skyways look better in white.
...

....ooops, yep thats shot ... that looks like a hole, actually i'd do it in chrome anyway, but I undersztand what you mean about the iconic where is that hole anyway ?

its not a hole, its just where the chrome has rubbed off on the chain stay

tufftits · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2012, 09:44 PM »

Quote from: brummie on January 25, 2012, 09:37 PM

Quote from: nos on January 25, 2012, 09:22 PM
Cant beat a chrome TA with black Tuffs.

i like em but am biased lol

very nice indeed. that ta is lovely...it'd look better in white lol

NORTY40 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2012, 09:54 PM »

That's going to make one nice first build project

If the chrome is shot at , whites the way to go . Tbh it sounds like you have made up your mind anyway

It's your bike , do it how you want it and above all enjoy it

Get yourself a 'site supporters' tag and then you can source and buy the remaining parts in the 'for sale' section

Looking forward to seeing the progress on this , keep us updated .

One thing is still niggling me though, what brings a 23 year old girl into old school BMX's

Jaymz · « **Reply #19 on:** January 25, 2012, 09:57 PM »

I have a niggle too, in your intro thread you mentioned your fella has a skyway cruiser, Im pretty sure I speak for pretty much all of the forum, when i say

WE WANT PICS NOW

tufftits · « **Reply #20 on:** January 25, 2012, 10:01 PM »

Quote from: NORTY40 on January 25, 2012, 09:54 PM

That's going to make one nice first build project

If the chrome is shot at , whites the way to go . Tbh it sounds like you have made up your mind anyway

It's your bike , do it how you want it and above all enjoy it

Get yourself a 'site supporters' tag and then you can source and buy the remaining parts in the 'for sale' section

Looking forward to seeing the progress on this , keep us updated .

One thing is still niggling me though, what brings a 23 year old girl into old school BMX's

my 36 year old boyfriend!!!!
his cruisers not here yet. hes ordered the re release off of planet bmx.
im sure he'll wanna show it off once its done.

jimwise68 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 25, 2012, 10:08 PM »

At a stab, are you Hooga75's missus?

AKGOFF · « **Reply #22 on:** January 25, 2012, 10:09 PM »

TA's definitely look better in White, in fact I think painted/powdered frames are a lot nicer in general.

Good luck with the build, I'm sure it'll be lovely whichever way you go

Adam

NORTY40 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 25, 2012, 10:26 PM »

Quote from: tufftits on January 25, 2012, 10:01 PM

Quote from: NORTY40 on January 25, 2012, 09:54 PM
That's going to make one nice first build project

If the chrome is shot at , whites the way to go . Tbh it sounds like you have made up your mind anyway

It's your bike , do it how you want it and above all enjoy it

Get yourself a 'site supporters' tag and then you can source and buy the remaining parts in the 'for sale' section

Looking forward to seeing the progress on this , keep us updated .

One thing is still niggling me though, what brings a 23 year old girl into old school BMX's

my 36 year old boyfriend!!!!
his cruisers not here yet. hes ordered the re release off of planet bmx.
im sure he'll wanna show it off once its done.

Cool ...... he's training you well

fischflo · « **Reply #24 on:** January 25, 2012, 10:31 PM »

LOL ....in that case........ pink