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Title: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 04, 2015, 06:29 PM: Today was a very special day :)

After waiting more than a year since Nick Gashead first announced that Brian Curtis was going to make a limited batch of 24" cruisers, today I finally picked up frame number 20 of 20. To say I was excited to see it in the metal is an understatement and a half!
The brazing is just perfect. Brian's attention to detail is incredible and there are some nice little touches like capping and stamping the seat post and rounding off the underside of the steerer tube (just because he thought it looked nicer :teef:) he clearly has OCD when it comes to putting a frame set together and told me that even after brazing for over half a century he's 'still trying to improve' ;D
Nice to know that some of the parts he used are original 80s items too ;)

I need to clean up the tubes a bit and then it will be going off to SBD for a clear coat of powder - I just hope I can do it justice! Got most of the bits sorted, few items to resto but really hoping I can get it done in time for MK

Here's a few pics to whet your appetites - more to follow as I go along...

(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad120/gr1ff1ngton/B1F9CCE4-947C-4907-AA08-5FDC4D993A9A_zps0rfhp9wg.jpg) (http://s927.photobucket.com/user/gr1ff1ngton/media/B1F9CCE4-947C-4907-AA08-5FDC4D993A9A_zps0rfhp9wg.jpg.html)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad120/gr1ff1ngton/F3CBDC28-2808-42F7-AB69-59F28878CDC3_zps2vkpmxod.jpg) (http://s927.photobucket.com/user/gr1ff1ngton/media/F3CBDC28-2808-42F7-AB69-59F28878CDC3_zps2vkpmxod.jpg.html)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad120/gr1ff1ngton/ABC82BD9-9819-4E4B-AE70-088B3D715634_zps5fdgj7kj.jpg) (http://s927.photobucket.com/user/gr1ff1ngton/media/ABC82BD9-9819-4E4B-AE70-088B3D715634_zps5fdgj7kj.jpg.html)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad120/gr1ff1ngton/A2DDCCDE-A056-45FC-8A5D-C5A89CCC994F_zpsvf97oaps.jpg) (http://s927.photobucket.com/user/gr1ff1ngton/media/A2DDCCDE-A056-45FC-8A5D-C5A89CCC994F_zpsvf97oaps.jpg.html)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad120/gr1ff1ngton/F7EBA8C4-323C-47D8-AC82-A1CDC992942A_zpsdy2bl4nh.jpg) (http://s927.photobucket.com/user/gr1ff1ngton/media/F7EBA8C4-323C-47D8-AC82-A1CDC992942A_zpsdy2bl4nh.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: CustardLips on July 04, 2015, 06:34 PM: That's really nice that John. :daumenhoch:
Loving the personalised stamping on the BB. ;)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 04, 2015, 06:53 PM: Quote from: CustardLips on July 04, 2015, 06:34 PM
That's really nice that John. :daumenhoch:
Loving the personalised stamping on the BB. ;)

Thanks Nick :) figured I'm never going to sell it, so why not?
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: Spen69 on July 04, 2015, 07:21 PM: That my friend is something very special indeed :smitten:

Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh at MK :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 04, 2015, 07:38 PM: Awesome stuff, taking it right back to the drawing board. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: NORTY40 on July 04, 2015, 08:16 PM: Very nice Griffster 8)

Can't wait to see (how you fook this one up) this built up :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: pickle on July 04, 2015, 08:45 PM: Ohhhh very nice john, looking forward to seeing it finished?
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: rodriguez on July 04, 2015, 08:54 PM: Nice one Griff :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: chubby on July 04, 2015, 09:18 PM: Alright s'pose :teef:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: oldschoolace on July 04, 2015, 10:32 PM: That 3rd shot is all you need to know about the quality. Made up for you mate :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: kdw712 on July 04, 2015, 10:49 PM: quality workmanship right there :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: MartyC on July 05, 2015, 08:11 AM: WHS ^^^ Quality though and through.

I'm looking forward to seeing what this turns out like :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: oldschoolace on July 05, 2015, 10:49 AM: Does Brian do stems Griff? British stems ain't that easy to find and I would have though they would be popular with the bmx and mountain bike lads :)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: HUTCHMAN on July 05, 2015, 11:55 AM: Love it :daumenhoch: looking forward to more pics.
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: denzil on July 05, 2015, 12:54 PM: Really nice that mate.
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 05, 2015, 02:44 PM: Quote from: oldschoolace on July 05, 2015, 10:49 AM
Does Brian do stems Griff? British stems ain't that easy to find and I would have though they would be popular with the bmx and mountain bike lads :)

No mate, I would have loved to have put a British stem on this but in the end have gone Japanese thanks to Hutchman Dave very kindly sorting me out with a bargain Suntour stem in need of some light restoration. Even if there was an RGD up for sale (haha) then it would be out of my range.
Where practical have sourced British bits, but with some parts such as pedals, hubs, brakes & rims finding something British that's vaguely suitable for a BMX didn't work out. I had considered using Lambert hubs & brakes but need to be able to ride it and stop again!
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: oldschoolace on July 05, 2015, 03:01 PM: Must admit my plan to keep the vitus an entente cordiale has suffered for lack of decent bits but French and English parts will dominate. Could always get a stem made ;)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: Devilock on July 05, 2015, 03:54 PM: I think the crank will ruin it now!

Will this get as much exposure as Rob's Goose?!!
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: Munnyella on July 05, 2015, 04:31 PM: Stunning, nothing else to say.

MM
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: pickle on July 05, 2015, 04:40 PM: did someone say an RDG was up for sale? not anymore John :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 05, 2015, 05:40 PM: Quote from: Devilock on July 05, 2015, 03:54 PM
Will this get as much exposure as Rob's Goose?!!

;D that's not possible

Fingers crossed you can overcome your fear of post offices :teef:
(Although I will be heading up north on Friday....)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 05, 2015, 05:41 PM: Quote from: pickle on July 05, 2015, 04:40 PM
did someone say an RDG was up for sale? not anymore John :daumenhoch:

No, they didn't
Did you get one then? Jammy git
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: pickle on July 05, 2015, 05:52 PM: No but i was the broker in the deal, it went to a great home :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 05, 2015, 05:54 PM: Quote from: pickle on July 05, 2015, 05:52 PM
No but i was the broker in the deal, it went to a great home :daumenhoch:

I'm really pleased for whoever got it

(Like fook am I :teef:)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: BMX1973 on July 05, 2015, 08:12 PM: Very nice. :coolsmiley: That welding is 1st Class. :4_17_5:

What colour are you going? :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: Jaymz on July 05, 2015, 08:22 PM: I've got a UK stem, Handmade in the UK by my own fair hands
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: insectbones on July 05, 2015, 08:52 PM: I was down for one of these, but kinda went tits up ::)

Looks fookin ace John :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 05, 2015, 10:56 PM: Quote from: BMX1973 on July 05, 2015, 08:12 PM
Very nice. :coolsmiley: That welding is 1st Class. :4_17_5:

What colour are you going? :daumenhoch:

I'm not ;)
I'm just going to get the dark stuff off the tubes with fine emery cloth, then maybe a very gentle polish with peek before it goes to SBD for a clear coat. I've seen some great examples of these painted up, but I really wanted to show off Brian's work, even Mrs Griff thinks it looks like jewellery! The parts I've got going on it are all silver / chrome with black seat/grips/tyres (the only tiny bit of colour is on the OG decals)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 05, 2015, 11:03 PM: Quote from: Jaymz on July 05, 2015, 08:22 PM
I've got a UK stem, Handmade in the UK by my own fair hands

I remember that from the build thread (& the 'things you'd never sell' thread) :teef:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: animal on July 06, 2015, 07:49 AM: Awesome Griff. Can't wait to see this built .
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: BMX1973 on July 06, 2015, 07:52 PM: Nice. :) Is it just a clear coat of lacquer from SBD you are going for? :daumenhoch:

Quote from: griff on July 05, 2015, 10:56 PM
Quote from: BMX1973 on July 05, 2015, 08:12 PM
Very nice. :coolsmiley: That welding is 1st Class. :4_17_5:

What colour are you going? :daumenhoch:

I'm not ;)
I'm just going to get the dark stuff off the tubes with fine emery cloth, then maybe a very gentle polish with peek before it goes to SBD for a clear coat. I've seen some great examples of these painted up, but I really wanted to show off Brian's work, even Mrs Griff thinks it looks like jewellery! The parts I've got going on it are all silver / chrome with black seat/grips/tyres (the only tiny bit of colour is on the OG decals)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: WINI on July 06, 2015, 07:57 PM: Wow! Missed this thread mate, that is an awesome bit of kit!

Really looking forward to seeing it built, hope you've lined up some choice parts! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 06, 2015, 08:28 PM: Quote from: WINI on July 06, 2015, 07:57 PM
Wow! Missed this thread mate, that is an awesome bit of kit!

Really looking forward to seeing it built, hope you've lined up some choice parts! :4_17_5:

Thanks dear

I wanted to get as many :Great_Britain: bits as I could, but being realistic not 100%
Got everything sorted, just waiting on a few bits to arrive and got some others to restore
Nothing super expensive parts wise but have put some thought into how I think it will look - just hope it works out ;)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: chubby on July 06, 2015, 08:32 PM: You going for the super duper golf trophy clear ???
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 06, 2015, 08:34 PM: Quote from: chubby on July 06, 2015, 08:32 PM
You going for the super duper golf trophy clear ???

Just clear, as in transparent - no candy colours etc
What's golf trophy clear?
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: chubby on July 06, 2015, 08:38 PM: Quote from: griff on July 06, 2015, 08:34 PM
Quote from: chubby on July 06, 2015, 08:32 PM
You going for the super duper golf trophy clear ???

Just clear, as in transparent - no candy colours etc
What's golf trophy clear?

Super glossy clear Dan used on the rider cup trophies :teef:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 06, 2015, 10:45 PM: Sounds good to me :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: factory pilot on July 07, 2015, 08:37 AM: That is truly gorgeous Griffster.... The quality is incredible .. Simply stunning... As for the Bottom Bracket ... "wantit"
Good job your user name isn't dance to the drummers beat
:LolLolLolLol:!!!
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 07, 2015, 09:07 AM: Quote from: factory pilot on July 07, 2015, 08:37 AM
Good job your user name isn't

Isn't what Ant?
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: factory pilot on July 07, 2015, 10:08 AM: It's there now Griff! :D
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: wilsey72 on July 07, 2015, 11:20 AM: Lush that is... proper lush.
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: Hmoon27 on July 12, 2015, 09:02 AM: Lovely Griff :daumenhoch:
I saw a clear coat at MK last year, best cruiser I've seen by far ;)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 15, 2015, 10:06 PM: Little update!
Made a start at cleaning up the frame tonight with some emery tape. Not quite finished but got a fair bit done before it got too dark (& before I'd taken all the skin off the side of my thumb :teef: )

Once I'm happy will have a go with the Peek before it goes off to SBD :daumenhoch:

(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad120/gr1ff1ngton/07AF78E3-0F3D-4DDD-8134-31210F5C227C_zpsscnmeycv.jpg) (http://s927.photobucket.com/user/gr1ff1ngton/media/07AF78E3-0F3D-4DDD-8134-31210F5C227C_zpsscnmeycv.jpg.html)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad120/gr1ff1ngton/39F58E27-30FE-4904-9CBA-2F027BD095DD_zpsdjj8en75.jpg) (http://s927.photobucket.com/user/gr1ff1ngton/media/39F58E27-30FE-4904-9CBA-2F027BD095DD_zpsdjj8en75.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: HUTCHMAN on July 15, 2015, 10:17 PM: looking good :daumenhoch: ... could always get me Dremmell on it !! >:D
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: In2bmx on July 16, 2015, 08:46 AM: Can't wait to see this finished mate :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: snoopy72 on July 16, 2015, 06:29 PM: Make sure wth Dan that it's ok to use peek otherwise he maybe swearing a bit when he coats it :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: chubby on July 16, 2015, 09:17 PM: ^^^^^^^^ what snoopy said
Try some fine scotchbrite pads to bring it up Griff :teef:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 16, 2015, 09:33 PM: Thanks for the heads up gents
Sent a message to Dan and he's advised against any kind of polish

Tbh should be plenty shiny enough (I only really want the black crap off the tubes)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: webbie on July 21, 2015, 02:46 AM: I look forward to seeing this one built :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 23, 2015, 11:19 PM: Little update for those not on FB, for some reason photo bucket is playing up tonight :tickedoff:

Had these photos sent over by SBD, buzzing to fook :smitten:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 23, 2015, 11:21 PM: Few more
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: CustardLips on July 24, 2015, 12:24 AM: Looks lovely that John. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: pickle on July 24, 2015, 07:10 AM: amazing! not even you can fook this one up John ;D
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 24, 2015, 07:17 AM: Bang on that Grifter. "wantit"
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 24, 2015, 08:23 AM: Quote from: pickle on July 24, 2015, 07:10 AM
amazing! not even you can fook this one up John ;D

Don't bet on it :teef:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: MartyC on July 24, 2015, 10:05 AM: Very tidy Griff, very tidy.
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: kungfunky on July 26, 2015, 10:40 PM: Really liking this :Great_Britain:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 31, 2015, 07:40 PM: Got rims today :)

Bit of a setback tho as currently have a splint on a fractured hand, might struggle to get the final bits restored one handed in time for MK, at this stage not even 100% I'll be able to get to MK myself :'(
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 31, 2015, 07:46 PM: Quote from: griff on July 31, 2015, 07:40 PM
Got rims today :)

Bit of a setback tho as currently have a splint on a fractured hand, might struggle to get the final bits restored one handed in time for MK, at this stage not even 100% I'll be able to get to MK myself :'(

That's a massive lie. "nono"
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on July 31, 2015, 08:01 PM: Quote from: Retrodan72 on July 31, 2015, 07:46 PM
Quote from: griff on July 31, 2015, 07:40 PM
Got rims today :)

Bit of a setback tho as currently have a splint on a fractured hand, might struggle to get the final bits restored one handed in time for MK, at this stage not even 100% I'll be able to get to MK myself :'(

That's a massive lie. "nono"

Which bit?
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: HUTCHMAN on July 31, 2015, 08:44 PM: shout me bud if you have issues (y)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: chubby on July 31, 2015, 11:45 PM: Quote from: griff on July 31, 2015, 07:40 PM
Got rims today :)

Bit of a setback tho as currently have a splint on a fractured hand, might struggle to get the final bits restored one handed in time for MK, at this stage not even 100% I'll be able to get to MK myself :'(

Just don't get into any situation where you need to reverse chum :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: brettypeeps on August 01, 2015, 12:15 AM: Is it built yet Griff. Love the clear coat over the metal :4_17_5:

Cant wait to see this in the flesh :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on August 03, 2015, 09:54 PM: Quote from: brettypeeps on August 01, 2015, 12:15 AM
Is it built yet Griff. Love the clear coat over the metal :4_17_5:

Cant wait to see this in the flesh :daumenhoch:

Is it fook Bretty :teef:
Got everything except spokes (Stodgy has some & offered to help me get the wheels built up)
Have some DX pedals to strip & rebuild
Need to remove ano from the stem & sort out some v minor nicks
Saddle needs freshening up a bit
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: brettypeeps on August 03, 2015, 09:55 PM: That will do it Griff
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on August 03, 2015, 10:09 PM: Quote from: brettypeeps on August 03, 2015, 09:55 PM
That will do it Griff

Bit tricky one handed though :(
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: pickle on August 04, 2015, 12:25 PM: blimey you've only fractures a finger, i played a whole 45 minutes of football with a fractures ankle :teef:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on August 04, 2015, 02:10 PM: Quote from: pickle on August 04, 2015, 12:25 PM
blimey you've only fractures a finger, i played a whole 45 minutes of football with a fractures ankle :teef:

:bellend:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: wilsey72 on August 04, 2015, 02:32 PM: its in between the s and the f, above the x and c but below the e and r. :teef:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on August 04, 2015, 02:38 PM: Quote from: wilsey72 on August 04, 2015, 02:32 PM
its in between the s and the f, above the x and c but below the e and r. :teef:

must be on his dodgy android phone Beef :teef:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: wilsey72 on August 04, 2015, 02:45 PM: Quote from: griff on August 04, 2015, 02:38 PM
Quote from: wilsey72 on August 04, 2015, 02:32 PM
its in between the s and the f, above the x and c but below the e and r. :teef:

must be on his dodgy android phone Beef :teef:

Fat finger syndrome :teef:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on August 16, 2015, 06:13 PM: Massive thanks to the 2 Daves for helping a poor cripple get his bike built yesterday, I'm all set for MK now :4_17_5:

Had a very nice time over at Hutchman's yesterday/today and thanks to him & Stodgy (who popped over to build up the wheels) I now have a bike that I can ride (in a couple of weeks)

Actually, when I say Stodgy 'popped' over, he ended up staying for ages as 72 spokes had to be cut down & rethreaded to fit :D

Just got the pedals to swap for proper DX & it's done, here are a couple of teaser pics until the bloody sun makes an appearance

(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad120/gr1ff1ngton/51B3D251-A365-4D5E-935D-C26FC69A6892_zpsets1qg07.jpg) (http://s927.photobucket.com/user/gr1ff1ngton/media/51B3D251-A365-4D5E-935D-C26FC69A6892_zpsets1qg07.jpg.html)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad120/gr1ff1ngton/F2C63E92-4BFA-4F9C-BC46-4246F7E7F0DF_zps82cuyzuj.jpg) (http://s927.photobucket.com/user/gr1ff1ngton/media/F2C63E92-4BFA-4F9C-BC46-4246F7E7F0DF_zps82cuyzuj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: Retrodan72 on August 16, 2015, 07:45 PM: Yeah, I'm not normally a cruiser fan, but I'll be taking the time to appreciate this beauty at the weekend. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: HUTCHMAN on August 16, 2015, 07:47 PM: think the stem came out well !!
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on August 16, 2015, 07:51 PM: Quote from: HUTCHMAN on August 16, 2015, 07:47 PM
think the stem came out well !!

You're not kidding!
The wonders of Oven Pride eh?
Thanks again Dave :-*
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: MartyC on August 17, 2015, 02:55 PM: Looking good, just need to keep the right side up on the track :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: In2bmx on August 17, 2015, 03:02 PM: Looking forward to seeing ~~you~~ this in the flesh over the weekend John :-* :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: NORTY40 on August 17, 2015, 10:43 PM: Very nice that Griffster :coolsmiley:

Fingers crossed you can remain upright on it over the duration of the weekend :D
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on August 17, 2015, 11:14 PM: Quote from: NORTY40 on August 17, 2015, 10:43 PM
Very nice that Griffster :coolsmiley:

Fingers crossed you can remain upright on it over the duration of the weekend :D

Won't be riding it unfortunately Joffy, only one brake & lever on left (not sure riding one handed with no brake is a good idea, esp with you about :teef: )
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: NORTY40 on August 18, 2015, 12:17 AM: Quote from: griff on August 17, 2015, 11:14 PM
Quote from: NORTY40 on August 17, 2015, 10:43 PM
Very nice that Griffster :coolsmiley:

Fingers crossed you can remain upright on it over the duration of the weekend :D

Won't be riding it unfortunately Joffy, only one brake & lever on left (not sure riding one handed with no brake is a good idea, esp with you about :teef: )

:LolLolLolLol: You'll be fine ............. >:D :D
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on August 18, 2015, 10:58 AM: Since I'm highly distracted by MK approaching, thought I might as well do a parts list and give some thanks to the people who've helped me get this built (Stodgy - Wheels, Hutchman - everything else!), sold me the bits and in some cases donated stuff :shocked: Gutted that I haven't been able to ride it yet, but since I waited more than a year for the frameset a couple more weeks won't hurt! As a kid I completely overlooked UK BMX stuff, but thanks to RAD I've developed quite an affection for it. Brian Curtis' reputation as a master of the art of brazing is 100% warranted & on top of that has been lovely to deal with - can't imagine many people have the guy who built their frame ringing them up just to see how they're getting on with it. Nearly everything on the bike came from people on this forum, you guys are Rad as F**K :4_17_5:

Parts List Thanks to :)
F&F, Bars, Post Curtis Brian :Great_Britain:
OG Decals Curtis Brian :Great_Britain:
Powder SBD :Great_Britain: Clear Gloss over the raw frame, after I'd given it a few hours with the emery tape)
Rims Weinmann Gashead
Hubs     Suzue Sawzall (NOS Black until Phil polished them up)
Spokes Asahi Stodgy (also fitted by Stodgy, once he'd cut and rethreaded them all :D )
Brake MX1000 JohnJo74
Lever Tech 3 GazPooly
Stem Suntour Hutchman (also restored by Dave - even his daughter Bella had a go with the polish :) )
Grips     Sharp GazPooly :Great_Britain:
Griplocks Sharp Spadey :Great_Britain:
Tyres Kenda Porkchop
Brake Pads Finned Hutchman
Crank Landar Rich Devilock :Great_Britain:
Sealed BB     Gusset Alans
Chainring     Takagi Snoopy72
Power disc     Mirage Church :Great_Britain:
Chainring Bolts   Sugino Paul Dirtbike250/Hutchman
Chain Izumi Porkchop
Freewheel     Shimano Rich Devilock
Headset     Beartrap Paul Dirtbike250/Hutchman
Seat Brooks B17 ebay :Great_Britain:
Cable Powerglide Alans :Great_Britain:
Lever Grip     Marshall Graboid   Clinton :Great_Britain:
Seat Clamp TT Jam Butty Clinton :Great_Britain:
Flex Fighter TT Single Decka ;) Clinton :Great_Britain: This started as a Double Decka until Clint machined it down so it would 'match' the Jam Butty
Pedals DX R Al (restored)

Will get some pics done as soon as the pedals are stripped and in place
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on August 23, 2015, 11:12 PM: Hardly took any pics at MK but managed to grab a few of the bike getting some sun

(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad120/gr1ff1ngton/bmx/C47BFFD4-7DE7-46FC-B964-68D46028EBDF_zpsm5ptskro.jpg) (http://s927.photobucket.com/user/gr1ff1ngton/media/bmx/C47BFFD4-7DE7-46FC-B964-68D46028EBDF_zpsm5ptskro.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: rodriguez on August 23, 2015, 11:23 PM: bike looks great Griff, enjoy :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: deeman on August 23, 2015, 11:59 PM: Stunning bike Griff, was a pleasure to meet you and see this beauty in the flesh at the weekend. I wish I had taken your advice and slept in my car now!! I have only just seen this thread or I would have had more of a clue about the bike. Seeing this almost makes me want to strip the chrome off my Curtis made frame ....no joke! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: Jaan on August 24, 2015, 04:50 AM: Thats pretty, unlike its rider.

Nice job John :)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: CustardLips on August 24, 2015, 02:17 PM: Nice build John... looked lovely in the flesh. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: webbie on August 24, 2015, 07:43 PM: Looks good mate :daumenhoch: another one finished before mine ::)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: chubby on August 24, 2015, 08:02 PM: I'm going to admit publicly.............

It doesn't need pegs or a stander & I have a lovely soft spot for it :smitten:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: Flitch on August 24, 2015, 08:30 PM: Thanks Nick :) figured I'm never going to sell it, so why not?
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Don't ever sell that mate, like you say that's a gem for life, how personal is that :bow:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on August 24, 2015, 09:28 PM: Thanks lads for the kind comments (& you chris :teef: )
Glad I managed to at least have a little potter on it & get some brake rub on that rear rim
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: HUTCHMAN on August 24, 2015, 10:06 PM: Quote from: griff on August 24, 2015, 09:28 PM
Thanks lads for the kind comments (& you chris :teef: )
Glad I managed to at least have a little potter on it & get some brake rub on that rear rim

out of curiosity.. how are the brake pads?
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on August 24, 2015, 10:48 PM: Quote from: HUTCHMAN on August 24, 2015, 10:06 PM
Quote from: griff on August 24, 2015, 09:28 PM
Thanks lads for the kind comments (& you chris :teef: )
Glad I managed to at least have a little potter on it & get some brake rub on that rear rim

out of curiosity.. how are the brake pads?

I think they're fine Dave, not tried applying force yet though! (Just enough to avoid colliding with Phil Huf as he rode into a bush full of stingers)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: pickle on August 25, 2015, 08:13 AM: Looked well nice over the weekend Griff, you did a good job with that :daumenhoch:

They probably ride real nice but those bars :crazy2: sorry they are proper ugly :-[
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: factory pilot on August 25, 2015, 08:41 AM: For some reason Griff the only time I saw this was in the dark after the dog and duck shut and you were about to go back to your hotel.
Lovely finish on that frame ... Beautiful craftsmanship .... Top dollar ! "wantit"
Got to agree with Rob about the bars though.. Strange design .. A bit like kneesavers?
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: chubby on August 25, 2015, 09:45 AM: Quote from: deeman on August 23, 2015, 11:59 PM
Stunning bike Griff, was a pleasure to meet you and see this beauty in the flesh at the weekend. I wish I had taken your advice and slept in my car now!! I have only just seen this thread or I would have had more of a clue about the bike. Seeing this almost makes me want to strip the chrome off my Curtis made frame ....no joke! :daumenhoch:

Missed you again :tickedoff:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on August 25, 2015, 10:13 AM: Quote from: pickle on August 25, 2015, 08:13 AM
They probably ride real nice but those bars :crazy2: sorry they are proper ugly :-[

Good job I like them :)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: deeman on August 25, 2015, 10:17 AM: Quote from: chubby on August 25, 2015, 09:45 AM
Quote from: deeman on August 23, 2015, 11:59 PM
Stunning bike Griff, was a pleasure to meet you and see this beauty in the flesh at the weekend. I wish I had taken your advice and slept in my car now!! I have only just seen this thread or I would have had more of a clue about the bike. Seeing this almost makes me want to strip the chrome off my Curtis made frame ....no joke! :daumenhoch:

Missed you again :tickedoff:

GUTTED! I got there late on Saturday, about 4.30 so pretty much missed everything! I vowed to return on Sunday but the weather messed that up! ::)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: animal on August 25, 2015, 05:37 PM: Brilliant Griffo :4_17_5: I spent a lot of time letching at that bike ;) the welding is so lush :smitten: :Great_Britain:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: Devilock on August 26, 2015, 06:58 PM: There it am. Splendid & tremendous. All that's missing is a Ready Brek glow.
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: BMX1973 on August 27, 2015, 08:45 PM: Stunning. :4_17_5: I would love that. :)
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: Mikku on September 03, 2015, 10:18 AM: I missed this before but have just found it courtesy of the BOTM link! Certainly gets my vote! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: griff on February 12, 2019, 12:53 PM: Thought I may as well bung this thread in here, seeing as it never felt right putting it in OS before :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on February 13, 2019, 11:57 PM: I must have missed this thread the first time around - really sorry about that :-[
A really great build from start to finish. It was a great idea to clearcoat the frame, it looks really good. Fantastic build, with a nice personal touch to the bb :4_17_5: