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Title: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finally done.
Post by: Haro82 on April 27, 2007, 09:46 PM

Sorry to those who have had enough of HAROs but ..................
 
Just finished my first build. Its my old gen1, this is how I wanted it BITD but I never had the cash to spend on it. It very nearly didn't get done because I gave it away  :crazy2: to someone a few years back and when I found this site and saw everybody elses HARO builds (RomBloke/Jay  :daumenhoch:)  I went and got it back.

Thanks to those members who have helped me out with advice and parts (Mark J, Scary_leary,mightynimrod,dordymush)  :daumenhoch:

I just can't help looking at it, I think it is beautiful I hope you like it to.  Sorry for the amount of photos but I just couldn't stop clicking  :D

As it was 84- 85ish :-

I love cherrypicker  :D

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/andrewhill_bpool/CAU3S1ER.jpg)

Big air   :D
 
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/andrewhill_bpool/CA5CQ91N.jpg)

This is how it eventually ended up :-

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/andrewhill_bpool/DSC00329.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/andrewhill_bpool/DSC00611.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/andrewhill_bpool/DSC00612.jpg)

As it is now :-  :smitten:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/andrewhill_bpool/DSC01078.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/andrewhill_bpool/DSC01067.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/andrewhill_bpool/DSC01068.jpg)

Yes it was me that spent fortunes on the Blue Tech 3's    :shocked:     It was the last thing I needed  :'(

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/andrewhill_bpool/DSC01069.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/andrewhill_bpool/DSC01072.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/andrewhill_bpool/DSC01077.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/andrewhill_bpool/DSC01074.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/andrewhill_bpool/DSC01071.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/andrewhill_bpool/DSC01070.jpg)

I hope you like it. I do  :)

Cheers
Andy.

Rundown of parts:-

Haro Gen1 F&F Rechomed
Skyway Tuff2's (with a little mongoose on them)
Rechromed Full Wrap Redline 401 Flight Cranks with NOS Mongoose BB
Redline Chainring
KKT Rat Trap pedals
NOS Shotgun2 seat
Rechromed GT seatpost
NOS Dia Compe MX1000's
NOS Dia Compe Cables
NOS Dia Compe Tech 3 Levers
NOS Bob Haro Vector Bars
NOS Izumi chain
NOS Ame Round Grips 
NOS Suntour Seatpost clamp
NOS Panaracer Freestyle tyres

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: lazychubs on April 27, 2007, 09:50 PM

kieth chegwin lol
bike looks sweet as mate and even cooler is thats its ure old bike

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on April 27, 2007, 09:55 PM

fantastic, even if it is a haro, that is the only set of tech 3's i have seen on the bay in 4 yrs so i not surprised on the price

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: phantom photon on April 27, 2007, 10:10 PM

Outstanding  :daumenhoch: :smitten: :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: Robbo on April 27, 2007, 10:13 PM

That looks gorgeous mate, well done! :4_17_5: :)

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: rarman1 on April 27, 2007, 10:40 PM

very very nice

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: selfpreservation on April 27, 2007, 10:53 PM

i wish i had my g1 that is super sweet by the way  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: billstup on April 27, 2007, 11:26 PM

Very nice  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: Paulo on April 27, 2007, 11:30 PM

Looks the dogs. Well done. Lovely chrome job.

 :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: Stodgy on April 27, 2007, 11:36 PM

Spot on mate. Perfect.

 :smitten:

Who did the re-chrome?

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: SaMAlex on April 27, 2007, 11:40 PM

Quote from: Stodgy on April 27, 2007, 11:36 PM

Who did the re-chrome?

I was about to ask the same thing

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: fuzzynod on April 27, 2007, 11:46 PM

Lovely buid mate  :4_17_5:
live the dream
 

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: Haro82 on April 27, 2007, 11:50 PM

Quote from: S&MAlex on April 27, 2007, 11:40 PM

Quote from: Stodgy on April 27, 2007, 11:36 PM

Who did the re-chrome?

I was about to ask the same thing

Cheers chaps for the comments  :daumenhoch:

The chroming was done by Leigh Metal Polishing Services Ltd
Unit 6a, Harcourt Industrial Estate, Harcourt St, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3GN - 01204 861022

Scary Leary pointed me in their direction. They took a long time to do it as they were busy (about 10 weeks) and it wasn't cheap  but considering the amount of pitting on the frame they did a great job with the prep work.

     

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: rudhallrascal on April 27, 2007, 11:52 PM

That is so nice....... :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: double chevron on April 28, 2007, 12:17 AM

And another one...
No offense to the other ones, this is a very lovely build  :smitten:.

This one is sooo special with the story behind it.

You have what money can't buy (not speaking about the tech 3, lol)
I love it, I guess not as much as you do.

Specially digging the before/during/after pics.

And what a job they did on chroming ! :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: ronnie360 on April 28, 2007, 12:32 AM

yes i have to agree the frame has history very nice build  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: Bob_Acid on April 28, 2007, 05:34 AM

Fantastic, a great resto with a bit of history makes all the difference  :daumenhoch:

And that wedge  :crazy2:

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: Coastvl on April 28, 2007, 06:55 AM

You should be proud mate. That is an outstanding build. personal builds with history are the coolest. Nice job.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: magna13 on April 28, 2007, 10:13 AM

im speachless...

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: Dingobmxer on April 28, 2007, 11:39 AM

Thats a beaut  :smitten:
great pics and story behind it too  :daumenhoch:
 :) DINGO :)

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: mightynimrod on April 28, 2007, 12:06 PM

I'VE JUST DONE A SEX WEE   :shocked:

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: gary4130 on April 28, 2007, 05:35 PM

quality resto project you've done there mate  :4_17_5: (even if its another haro  :LolLolLolLol:)

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: Haro82 on April 28, 2007, 06:13 PM

Thanks again for all the comments   :daumenhoch:. It does make it all worthwhile that other 'like minded' people appreciate it. I showed it a few lads at work who know nowt and you can imagine what they said. :idiot2:

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: Bigplinky on April 28, 2007, 06:37 PM

Beautiful, a quality set of parts and outstanding build. I'm nealy as impressed you made it back into that quarter pipe, man it looks about 2 feet wide.  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: highrisedrifter on April 28, 2007, 06:55 PM

Quote from: Haro82 on April 28, 2007, 06:13 PM

Thanks again for all the comments   :daumenhoch:. It does make it all worthwhile that other 'like minded' people appreciate it. I showed it a few lads at work who know nowt and you can imagine what they said. :idiot2:

I know what you mean. I've just finished my Gen 1 build too. I came downstairs the other night to see that loads of the girls visiting my other half had put their coats on it. Not impressed!  :2funny:

HRD

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: Rombloke on April 28, 2007, 06:57 PM

b-e-a u-tiful


shockingly so.

love that build, clean, simple, bright,......awsome build

Dave

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: Steve P on April 28, 2007, 07:01 PM

Stunning build and some very nice spec too ... great job  :4_17_5:

Steve

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: Haro82 on April 28, 2007, 07:29 PM

Quote from: highrisedrifter on April 28, 2007, 06:55 PM

Quote from: Haro82 on April 28, 2007, 06:13 PM

Thanks again for all the comments   :daumenhoch:. It does make it all worthwhile that other 'like minded' people appreciate it. I showed it a few lads at work who know nowt and you can imagine what they said. :idiot2:

I know what you mean. I've just finished my Gen 1 build too. I came downstairs the other night to see that loads of the girls visiting my other half had put their coats on it. Not impressed!  :2funny:

HRD

HARO Freestyler Gen 1 coat stand  :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finaly done.
Post by: JAY on April 29, 2007, 08:27 PM

Top Build ,Well impressed ,Love the spec on it , even better that it has history.Great pics mate , nice one :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Oh no not another HARO - My first build finally done.
Post by: Faze 3 on April 30, 2007, 09:40 AM

Seems we can't get enough of the HARO stuff!! Surely one of the finest you've created there bud!