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Vintage BMX pre - 1980 => Vintage Bikes => Topic started by: In2 bmx on January 29, 2012, 11:05 AM

Title: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: In2 bmx on January 29, 2012, 11:05 AM: Well one of my holy grails is finished .. i didn't think i'd find one of these :smitten: I just needed the plate and the pads for the last few weeks ..
The reason this one is so hard to find because they only made it for a short while , ( less than a year ) my therory is the hole in the gusset was too much like a Mongosse or Cook bros and Chuck Robinson changed the gusset to a flat gusset towards the end of 79 and the following year the Famous RRP Stamped gusset ..

I love the 78 Robbo i did last year but i think this one just takes it ..

As always looking for nice 70's parts most of this bike was sorced from outside the UK ...

Thanks To Steve ( firebird ) for taking the time with these pads .. they look Awesome :daumenhoch:
Thanks to Snav for coming taking some Photos of her .. :daumenhoch:

Frame + Forks : Robinson Survivor frame , Re chromed Robinson forks :

Bars : Survivor Early Robinson Bars ??? .. Came with the bike

Grips : NOS Oury

Headset: NOS Tange Mx 2

Stem : Gen 1 Tuf Neck

Seat post : Steel Came with the bike

Seat : NOS Quilted Elina super-pro

Seat Clamp : Gen 1 Excaliber

Cranks: Campagnolo Strada 170 with Camy end caps

Chainring Bolts:Campagnolo

Chainring : NOS Campagnolo 44t

Pedals : Bob Reedy

Brakes : NOS Shimano Tourney NOS pre bent lever

Chain : NOS DID

Hubs : Campagnolo Tipo

Freewheel : NOS Shimano 333

Rims: NOS Weinmann

Tyres : Comp 2's

Plate : NOS Hunt Wilde

Pads : Repop :Firebird Steve Specials

(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/Blues79robbos062.jpg)

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(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/Blues79robbos065.jpg)

Here is how it all started .. poor thing

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/796.jpg)

This Pad was One the bike when it arrived , i had no chance of getting off without breaking it ..

Steve did an amazing job to the mm on the pads he made ..

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/4c17c852.jpg)(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/Blues79robbos056.jpg)

Thanks For Looking

Carl :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished pic heavy
Post by: brummie on January 29, 2012, 11:07 AM: oh yes the best one yet
very very nice carl
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished pic heavy
Post by: Badbaldie on January 29, 2012, 11:24 AM: :shocked: amazing attention to detail as ever............. every build is truely outstanding :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished pic heavy
Post by: rad_pitt on January 29, 2012, 11:36 AM: Yep - that tops the 78, and that was the best build of last year for me :4_17_5:

Stunning.
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished pic heavy
Post by: rollin72 on January 29, 2012, 11:52 AM: turned out real nice that Carl :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished pic heavy
Post by: snav69 on January 29, 2012, 01:09 PM: Fooookin Have It 8) 8) 8)

Absolutely Stunning build this one Carl :4_17_5:
The pics don't show how good that chrome is and it's original :shocked: :shocked:

Full marks pal :4_17_5:

:coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished pic heavy
Post by: markyp on January 29, 2012, 01:18 PM: wow,im in love,absolute stunner carl and perfect parts choice,probably the most original build ive ever seen :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished pic heavy
Post by: Bob_Acid on January 29, 2012, 01:22 PM: Excellent job :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished pic heavy
Post by: R Al on January 29, 2012, 01:43 PM: V. Nice Carl :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished pic heavy
Post by: hunterdubber on January 29, 2012, 01:53 PM: Got to be seen in the flesh to truly appreciate as Snav said

This is the finest Robinson I ever seen , easy :smitten:

Numero uno :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished pic heavy
Post by: NORTY40 on January 29, 2012, 02:25 PM: Stunning build Carl :4_17_5:

Parts choice and attention to detail is spot on mate :coolsmiley:

Like Snav and Dubber have said it actually looks even better in the flesh , there's been a few Monday nights pondering and looking for bits for this one :D

The collection is nearing completion ........ or is it :-X

Top work mate :)
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: stidds on January 29, 2012, 04:11 PM: I am really getting worried now as this is the 2nd chrome bike that I have fallen in love with in the last week on this site and I don't usually like chrome.

It really is a fooking beauty Carl, top top build mate. :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: Macmania on January 29, 2012, 04:21 PM: Another MEGA build Carlos :4_17_5: Spot on with the different parts :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: In2 bmx on January 29, 2012, 05:48 PM: Quote from: NORTY40 on January 29, 2012, 02:25 PM
Stunning build Carl :4_17_5:

Parts choice and attention to detail is spot on mate :coolsmiley:

Like Snav and Dubber have said it actually looks even better in the flesh , there's been a few Monday nights pondering and looking for bits for this one :D
The collection is nearing completion ........ or is it :-X
Top work mate :)
I think there might be a few more left to do ^"^. At least 4 :LolLolLolLol: will it ever stop ???
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: Bigplinky on January 29, 2012, 06:03 PM: Lovin't that clean and early :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: Darren KAP on January 29, 2012, 08:06 PM: :smitten: :smitten: seen this in the flesh :4_17_5: simpley stunning , :daumenhoch:

your getting better with age Carl :LolLolLolLol:

joking apart first class job mate :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: bobafett on January 29, 2012, 09:12 PM: Pics don't do it justice Carl mate - one of your finest for sure - love this build and it's even better in the flesh - beats your white 78 IMHO mate :smitten:

Steve's custom pads are fookin off the charts as per usual :4_17_5:

Spot on :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: monkian on January 29, 2012, 09:17 PM: Simply stunning :shocked: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: rooski on January 29, 2012, 09:25 PM: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Dont know what to say dude,tis mint,all the parts are the dogs :smitten:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: bobbbbsy on January 29, 2012, 10:20 PM: dogs balls!!!
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: In2 bmx on January 30, 2012, 09:17 AM: Quote from: bobafett on January 29, 2012, 09:12 PM
Pics don't do it justice Carl mate - one of your finest for sure - love this build and it's even better in the flesh - beats your white 78 IMHO mate :smitten:

Steve's custom pads are fookin off the charts as per usual :4_17_5:

Spot on :daumenhoch:
Thanks John .. i think it's the blue and chrome that does it for you ??? and the comp 2's ^"^
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 30, 2012, 09:44 AM: Excellent Carl, lovely job. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: Muffski on January 30, 2012, 11:48 AM: Cracking build Carl :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: Mattdub on January 30, 2012, 02:11 PM: Very nice Carl ;) , nice detail & parts choice :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: In2 bmx on January 31, 2012, 10:45 PM: Thanks for your comments Everyone .. :daumenhoch:

Come back tomorrow .. I'm gonna strip it and lay it out on the carpet .. ;) ;D
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: RoyalTrux on January 31, 2012, 10:58 PM: Hotdamn!! That's the best looking Robbo up to date! :4_17_5:
Also love that old T-N logo
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: Devilock on January 31, 2012, 11:11 PM: What a pile of junk!!
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: In2 bmx on January 31, 2012, 11:19 PM: Quote from: mothwasp on January 31, 2012, 11:11 PM
What a pile of junk!!
Thanks Rich mate ... It's still never for sale ;D
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: brettypeeps on January 31, 2012, 11:28 PM: Very Nice indeedy Carl :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: Devilock on January 31, 2012, 11:41 PM: Quote from: In2bmx on January 31, 2012, 11:19 PM
Quote from: mothwasp on January 31, 2012, 11:11 PM
What a pile of junk!!
Thanks Rich mate ... It's still never for sale ;D

You know what i think privately, so i suppose i should profess publicly - fooking badass! I would sell some of my family for this!
Do you bum as well as you build?!!
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: In2 bmx on January 31, 2012, 11:51 PM: Quote from: mothwasp on January 31, 2012, 11:41 PM
Quote from: In2bmx on January 31, 2012, 11:19 PM
Quote from: mothwasp on January 31, 2012, 11:11 PM
What a pile of junk!!
Thanks Rich mate ... It's still never for sale ;D

You know what i think privately, so i suppose i should profess publicly - fooking badass! I would sell some of my family for this!
Do you bum as well as you build?!!
Only goats and sheep :)
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: BossHogg on February 01, 2012, 02:38 PM: Absolute beauty that Carl. :smitten:

Chrome has come up a treat and a cracking choice of parts.........lovin the Campy's...............superb.....

Top job! :daumenhoch:

Cheers - Jim
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: kungfunky on February 03, 2012, 09:02 PM: Good call deciding not to paint or re chrome the frame as its polished up a treat. Tiz a stunner Carl :daumenhoch: think we'll be seeing a fair few more 70's builds this year pal :4_17_5: :4_17_5:

I'd sack the camera man though :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: Dark Diggler on February 03, 2012, 09:30 PM: That is your best build Carl, by a wee country mile. The attention to detail shines...massively :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: beard1973 on February 03, 2012, 09:35 PM: One of the best builds I've seen on here.... :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: steve69 on February 03, 2012, 09:46 PM: That looks spot on Carl,

Nice to see a Campagnolo chainset on a BMX with a bit of colour ;)
Title: Re: Rare 1979 Robinson finished
Post by: rick1970 on February 03, 2012, 09:56 PM: amazing effort well done Carl, keep em coming :4_17_5: