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Title: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Retrodan72 on March 27, 2018, 05:22 PM
As some have of you will remember, I built an 85 GT Pro a few years ago and did it in gloss black with silver parts. It was around the same time that I got rid of my yellow 84 Performer, something I needed to do although I didn't want to but needs must etc etc.

Anyway, fast forward to MK15 and I took my black GT along, unfortunately on the way home in the van I was getting a lift in, SBD's lovely powder got damaged, as too did one of the fork decals, then a month or so later on the Hawarden ride, I pedalled off from Geoff's pub and I remembered that when I put my original wheels back on after MK that i'd not tightened the nuts up enough so the axle got dragged up the drop outs and the nuts and washers too ripping more powder off, I was gutted.

The next event in the story was Nick Swan Gay gettting rid of his yellow GT Pro which is one of my favourite bikes ever - can you see where this is going?

Here's the 2 bikes as they were, and a shot of the parts collected so far. The frame and forks are boxed up and ready to be posted to SBD.

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Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Quadog on March 27, 2018, 07:16 PM
Both those GTs are stunning looking forward to see how your next one turns out 👍
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: brettypeeps on March 27, 2018, 08:36 PM
Can’t wait for this Dan.  fistblump
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: chrisv39 on April 04, 2018, 02:26 PM
Looking forward to seeing this Dan, think I’m going to go yellow with my goose.
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: That Swan Guy on April 04, 2018, 02:45 PM
Another big gun back in the game! explosion
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Andyboy77 on April 04, 2018, 02:55 PM
I'm sure this will be a stunner too. Looking forward to see this build growing :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Retrodan72 on April 04, 2018, 03:23 PM
Frame and forks all boxed and ready for collection and then head to SBD.

I just need to decide on decals now, do I go custom chrome foil as per the black one which are from the '83 Pro Nora Cup - right Nick?

Or, do I go down the proper '85 Pro Series route?

Thoughts lads?
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Taipan on April 04, 2018, 03:31 PM
Frame and forks all boxed and ready for collection and then head to SBD.

I just need to decide on decals now, do I go custom chrome foil as per the black one which are from the '83 Pro Nora Cup - right Nick?

Or, do I go down the proper '85 Pro Series route?

Thoughts lads?

Gota be full out! Santa Ana model decal's!!  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: chrisv39 on April 04, 2018, 04:20 PM
I’d go pro series decals Dan, I wish I’d put them on mine now and I think they’ll stand out better on the yellow.
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: chubby on April 06, 2018, 10:07 PM
I'd bin the black one & buy the yellow back  :daumenhoch:

Not sure I'm actually allowed in this section.....
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: CustardLips on April 06, 2018, 10:19 PM
I’d go pro series decals Dan, I think they’ll stand out better on the yellow.

I agree.  :daumenhoch:

I'd bin the black one & buy the yellow back  :daumenhoch:

Not sure I'm actually allowed in this section.....

Yer not... piss off.  :teef:
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: chubby on April 06, 2018, 10:23 PM
 
I’d go pro series decals Dan, I think they’ll stand out better on the yellow.

I agree.  :daumenhoch:

I'd bin the black one & buy the yellow back  :daumenhoch:

Not sure I'm actually allowed in this section.....

Yer not... piss off.  :teef:
:LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: BMX1973 on April 11, 2018, 10:04 AM

Love "nanna" Yellow GTs.  :)
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Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on April 11, 2018, 10:20 AM
Nice to see more builds on the go  8)
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Retrodan72 on April 11, 2018, 01:18 PM

Love "nanna" Yellow GTs.  :)

It's in the hands of the powder king now.
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Retrodan72 on June 24, 2018, 02:33 PM
Got some pics off Dan last night.
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Post by: Mikku on June 24, 2018, 03:15 PM
I like it raw!!! :slayer:
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Post by: griff on June 24, 2018, 04:50 PM
I like it raw!!! :slayer:

Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on June 24, 2018, 07:03 PM
^ 👍
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 04, 2018, 11:09 AM
Decals have arrived from Del so I’m just waiting for the f/f back from SBD. He sent me these pics last Friday...

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I know, I know, the decals aren’t era correct to the frame, but as with this build as it was, it’s a total custom bike. The reason I’ve gone with these decals is that, when I took this bike (in black form) to MK15, a guy came up to me after the lake ride and told me that my bike was his favorite bike of the weekend - some accolade that is. I let him have a spin on it, he was made up, he left his pretty girlfriend with me while he disappeared, it was a good swap IMHO. Lol


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Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: In2bmx on July 04, 2018, 02:21 PM
Nice one Danos . You always build a lovely bike  fistblump :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: factory pilot on July 04, 2018, 10:56 PM
Can’t wait to see this one Dan  fistblump
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 05, 2018, 09:11 PM
It arrived back from SBD today, so it got unpacked, wiped down and I added the decals (Nick Swannick, look away now!!!!).

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Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Taipan on July 06, 2018, 06:10 AM
Very nice fella  :4_17_5:

You can't beat a GT santa anna monica pro  :D
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Jon1971 on July 06, 2018, 08:34 AM
Looks the part in yellow :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited - NOW FINISHED.
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 06, 2018, 06:10 PM
While I’ve been squirreling parts away for this build over the winter, what I didn’t actually do was lay them all out as I would normally do, so when I’ve started to build. I’ve hit a few snags.

I only had half the parts for the Tange BB I had - so bought one off Andy Marr, I have the wrong size headset cups - hopefully Jaymz is sorting me out?? And I had no seat guts - my Torker is now seatless. But, I did fit the seat clamp, and assembled the crank, chainring and chainring bolts.

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Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 11, 2018, 02:46 PM
Stuck our Amber in front of Peppa Pig for and hour so I had chance to fit Avro’s mint Tange MX2 headset with my Tange locknut, I removed the old grips, polished the bars and added the new grips complete with stem.

The wheels which were originally off my old Kuwie have brake rub on the rear and the spokes have dulled, so they’re currently having a sprucing up.

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Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: chrisv39 on July 13, 2018, 09:00 PM
Looking good Dan, now pull your fooking finger out and get it finished!
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 13, 2018, 09:01 PM
Wheels and tyres cleaned and back on (with nylon washers - for now), stem and seat clamp tightened up.

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Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 14, 2018, 06:21 PM
Another hour spent on it so managed to near enough finish it. So on went the Sugino crank I had rechromed a few years ago, a Tange BB, Sugino spider I had on the spares shelf and a NOS 44t Sugino. The Shimano PDMX pedals went on too along with a Repop Tech 3 and a copy MX1000 and generic cable. The padset is from the original build so now there’s only the chain to fit and the brake to adjust, then we’re done.

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Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Avro on July 14, 2018, 07:27 PM
Very smart indeed. :slayer:
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Mikku on July 16, 2018, 02:10 PM
I wasn't joking when I said I liked the raw finish but man, that yellow's such a sexy colour it's hard not to like this bike! Great job mate! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 16, 2018, 02:31 PM
Thanks lads, it’s the nice comments from the  :radbmxsmilie: forum members albeit only a few, that makes the effort in a build thread all that more worthwhile, it’s realky appreciated.

Mick, I’d love to do a raw finish with a clear coat one day, just not on the GT, I’m getting hung for the decals as it is.  :2funny:
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Post by: Bigfrawg on July 16, 2018, 07:03 PM
That is looking fcuking smart mate , you've got to be happy with how that's turned out
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Post by: NORTY40 on July 16, 2018, 07:45 PM
Turned out great Dan  8) :daumenhoch:

Looking forward to seeing it at MK  ;)
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 16, 2018, 07:54 PM
Turned out great Dan  8) :daumenhoch:

Looking forward to seeing it at MK  ;)

Cheers Joff, I’m not taking a bike mate as I’ve got J9, Amber and Alfie with me.
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Jaymz on July 16, 2018, 09:49 PM
 Top work Dan. Looks fast
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Post by: Taipan on July 16, 2018, 11:03 PM
Lovely looking build fella  :daumenhoch: would have loved a GT Pro bitd  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: CustardLips on July 17, 2018, 10:16 AM
Looks lovely Dan.  :daumenhoch:
Got the wrong stickers though.  :teef:
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Post by: In2bmx on July 17, 2018, 10:43 AM
Lovely that Danos  fistblump
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: NORTY40 on July 17, 2018, 05:14 PM
Turned out great Dan  8) :daumenhoch:

Looking forward to seeing it at MK  ;)

Cheers Joff, I’m not taking a bike mate as I’ve got J9, Amber and Alfie with me.

Cool , best get some Joffy Tots in stock  :D ;)
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Andyboy77 on July 19, 2018, 12:59 PM
One can buy many things except for taste.  :daumenhoch: Another great build Dan! Top job mate, it looks awesome  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 19, 2018, 01:32 PM
The chain arrived this morning, so whacked that on, so we’ll call this one done.

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Bike spec and big thanks:

1985 GT Pro f/f - my own, bought in 2014
RAL 1018 zinc yellow powder - SBD
Decals - Del
Hsin Lung Pro bars - my own
Tange MX2 headset - Avro
Mirage stem - Alan’s
Tange headlock - my own
Repop A’me Duals - Alan’s
Yellow donuts - my own
Pork chop 7x style rims laces to Suzue LB LF hubs with 194mm Asahi spokes - my own
Repop Tioga Comp III 20 x 1.75 tyres - my own
Sugino 1 piece crank - my own
Sugino spider - my own
NOS Sugino 44t - Wazza
Tange BB - Andy Marr
Shimano SX pedals - Swan Gay
KMC chain - eBay
Repop Kashimax Aero - Alan’s
Generic seat guts - Alan’s
Generic seat post - Alan’s
Repop DC MX seat clamp - Alan’s
Repop DC Tech 3 lever - Alan’s
Copy MX1000 caliper - my pen
Generic cable - my own
Tan DC brake blocks - my own
Repop pads - my own

Thanks to all those involved with this build.



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Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: chrisv39 on July 19, 2018, 05:06 PM
Looks great Dan, fantastic job :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: The Build Bench Is Back - An Old Friend Revisited.
Post by: benno on July 19, 2018, 07:35 PM
fooking lovely Dan 👊🏼
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