Author Topic: 1980 Custom Build (Read 1968 times)

monkian · « **on:** October 09, 2017, 04:40 PM »

I know I'm not the most prolific builder and I've had to let a few projects go due to challenging circumstances over recent years but I'm slowly getting a few things together and hope to make a start on a new build soon

CustardLips · « **Reply #1 on:** October 09, 2017, 05:00 PM »

Some nice bits there Paul.

Kuwi by any chance.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 09, 2017, 05:06 PM »

Great to see you back at it Paul.

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2017, 05:13 PM »

Some nice parts there Paul. Those tyres

monkian · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2017, 05:16 PM »

Cheers Lads. Knowing me there'll be a few changes along the way :/
It's Tange made Nick but they're maybe a bit thinner on the ground than the KZ's

Avro · « **Reply #5 on:** October 09, 2017, 11:30 PM »

MkI Hot Heart? Or a variation there of?
Great to see a build Paul, I will follow avidly.

Taipan · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2017, 11:36 AM »

look forward to seeing this progress

monkian · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2017, 09:49 AM »

Got the frame back, looking lovely from Dan yesterday. Had the decals in from Del so made a little start. Big thanks to both

I'm still looking for some gold alloy bars and some black rims. Undecided on the drive set up as well so it'll be a while before it's finished. Really happy with how it's shaping up though

CustardLips · « **Reply #8 on:** October 12, 2017, 10:09 AM »

Lovely that Paul... just like your last one.

monkian · « **Reply #9 on:** October 12, 2017, 10:17 AM »

Thx Nick. Yeah, not exactly a radical departure for me but I had to have it as it was an earlier one. I kind of miss the other one as well

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2017, 10:27 AM »

Quality again from you Paul, looking forward to seeing how it goes, keep us posted.

monkian · « **Reply #11 on:** October 12, 2017, 10:52 AM »

Thx Dan, will do

monkian · « **Reply #12 on:** October 14, 2017, 10:37 AM »

These just landed from the US

MartyC · « **Reply #13 on:** October 15, 2017, 01:25 AM »

Looking good Paul, love a black frame/chrome f & f setup. Nice Win stem too

Mikku · « **Reply #14 on:** October 15, 2017, 10:54 AM »

Subscribed!

BMX1973 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 16, 2017, 05:51 PM »

Love builds like this something different. That frame set is yummy

monkian · « **Reply #16 on:** October 19, 2017, 01:21 PM »

Thanks for the kind comments lads

I've given myself a few options on the tyres. I got the yellow Comp II Stadium, thinking I'd use black wheels but it's looking like they're going to be gold now so I got some black alternatives in (black wall IRC Super MX and tan wall IRC BMX Racer Z1). I'll just have a look and see what suits when the wheels are sorted.

monkian · « **Reply #17 on:** November 02, 2017, 12:47 PM »

It's still slow going but hopefully the wheels will arrive today so I can push on a bit

No luck yet finding some Jap branded, gold alloy bars so just stuck these Nitto B-701 on for now:

bobafett · « **Reply #18 on:** November 07, 2017, 10:59 PM »

Enjoying watching this come together Paul

I like the bars - I reckon they tie the forks in. Have you tried a chrome seatpost on her ?

Z1's will look sexy

RadRat · « **Reply #19 on:** December 23, 2017, 10:04 AM »

Hey Paul that's really one good looking set up!
I love that old bmxaction (add?) picture of the kid on his pink hot heart! Which it reminds me of.

monkian · « **Reply #20 on:** December 23, 2017, 11:53 AM »

Sorry for the lack of replies and updates. First time it's happened but I've lost a bit of motivation for the build. I've got some wheels to refurb so hopefully I'll get back on it in the new year

monkian · « **Reply #21 on:** December 23, 2017, 12:27 PM »

Think this is the shot Yannick. Aiming for a similar sort of vibe but just a bit less colourful

It's got some really nice parts on it

Mikku · « **Reply #22 on:** December 23, 2017, 01:34 PM »

Cool photo that Paul! I’m sure the ol’ motivation will return once Christmas is out of the way! Keep it Rad my friend!

RadRat · « **Reply #23 on:** December 23, 2017, 01:46 PM »

That's it! So awesome.
Really looking forward to your progression.
All the best mate!

sawzall · « **Reply #24 on:** December 23, 2017, 01:52 PM »

Looking great Paul, glad to see you are back building