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DP Firebird Freestyler - restoration project

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ABMorgan:
Hello all,

New to this forum and returning to the world of BMX after a 24 year hiatus.

Have been threatening for years to pull my old Firebird Freestyler out of the barn and this weekend just gone, I did just that. As you will see from the photo it is in a pretty sorry state but judging by all of the super helpful posts around the web, there is loads that can be done with it.

I am going to start a refurb project in the near future and wanted to seek advice around best practices. I think looking by the frame, it is a MK1 freestyler???, haven’t had chance to look for a number yet to confirm this but can anyone tell from the picture?

Has anyone got any experience around shot blasting the frame? Is this a good idea or better to work on by hand? Assume this is only wise when it can stand up to the battering? I suspect it will need to be powdered (original chrome is gone and suspect it will be in too poor condition to re chrome) and then maybe re chrome the handle bars and seat post?

Just looking for initial comments/advice if possible.

I am originally from the town next to Flint where these bikes were built which makes it even much of a must do project for me. 

Cheers.

Retrodan72:
Hiya mate,  :welcome to  :radbmxsmilie:

which town are you, Bagillt or Quay? I'm in Hawarden myself.

Your bike is a Mk1 (looking at the decals) so there won't be a serial number. you could get this rechromed, but it won't be cheap, around £250 - £300, so powder coat is the cheapest option.

ABMorgan:
Thanks for the welcome and thanks for the info...

Yes, thought powder would be the way to go...

A large amount of my family from Bagillt and I grew up just outside Holywell. Family still there but I am now down country : )

pickle:
 :welcome  to RAD and great old bike!  if you're coming to MK this weekend bring her along as you can't beat an old Survivor  :daumenhoch:

ABMorgan:
Would love to attend this event but unfortunately am not able to due to family commitments.

Is this an annual thing?

Great forum this by the way, awsome bikes and awsome people....

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