Author Topic: 79 Robinson (Read 8711 times)

In2 bmx · « **on:** August 24, 2012, 11:55 PM »

My last build finished and another rare Robinson to complete a collection from 1978 -1986 ..

I won this on USA ebay years ago .. Another Rare little Robinson as they only made these for a few months .. Its the missing link from my 78 and 79 with the hole gusset to the 80-81 with the stamped gusset .. The decals are correct , i love the fact they are from both era's of Robinson .

A 79 flat gusset Robinson..

When it arrived i spotted a problem

the top tube was bent near the gusset ..

i had 3 options .

Do it as it was , try and get it fixed .. or skip it .. $:-\$

Anyway legend Phil ( sawzall ) read my thread and said send it to him to see what he could do .. he tried pushing the front end up in a fooking big press but it didnt work so the fun began ...

Poor little thing

But what a fooking amazing job Phil has done

Also big thanks to SBD for the candy blue powder

And Joff for help with the wheels ..

1979 Flat gusset Robinson ..

Something else special about this bike , The 1978 Elina seat with original JT Racing logo was originaly on my 78 Robinson bitd ..

It doesn't matter what's Nos or Not it Survived .....

Hubs: Phil Wood
Rims: Ukai HE
Tyres: Cheng Shin
Cranks : Shimano 600
Pedals : Welgo Rat traps
Bars : SE
Stem : tuf Neck
Grips : Oakley 1
Seat post : Chrome
Barkes : Shimano / DC lever
Seat Clamp : Xcaliber
Seat : Awesome

Thanks For looking ... this is what ultimate resto is about !!!!

glenboy · « **Reply #1 on:** August 25, 2012, 12:01 AM »

another great bike , i love the cleaness of the lines on the early builds , another classic, you know what the final stage is now carl get your last name changed by deed poll to robinson

, so you'll officially be Mr Robinson

Taipan · « **Reply #2 on:** August 25, 2012, 12:27 AM »

Phil is a Legend! have seen some great stuff by him looking through this site

PS...That robbo looks well nice

Devilock · « **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2012, 12:40 AM »

Great to see this finally built...looks excellent Carl

Gold star to you & Phil!

NORTY40 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2012, 12:42 AM »

What can we say about Phil's skills , the guy is a legend and totally genuine with it too

RAD would be a far worse place if it wasn't for the likes of Phil and Steve , both resto kings who just happen to build great bikes aswell

Love the build Carl

You don't do things by halves mate and this is another stunner

Glad the seat finally found a new home

Pleased you left the original JT decal on there too .

Darren KAP · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2012, 12:45 AM »

Awesome result Carl , Phils workmanship is the nuts

pickle · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2012, 10:20 PM »

Came out nice that

Phil is a Fooking legend!

brummie · « **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2012, 10:27 PM »

another stunner carl

phil you are a legend xx

superbikedan · « **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2012, 10:34 PM »

phills work is just amazing, when it arrives for me to paint, it's very hard to tell what works he's done as the

frame is sanded back and all the work is invisible

a true craftsman and a legend

ps.. carl your collection is just awsome mate

markyp · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2012, 10:42 PM »

bloody lush carlos.ive changed my mind about my robbo this weel,i

it again
theres a set of nos bob reedys on the museum in blue,would rock on that robbo

monkian · « **Reply #10 on:** August 25, 2012, 10:50 PM »

Incredible work lads, from start to finish

Got yourself another beauty there Carl.

BADDH · « **Reply #11 on:** August 26, 2012, 09:09 AM »

Talented man, nice to see he has even got the welds spot on....thats were his experience shows....He's very very very good.....

and the bikes another knockout Carlos.....

Macmania · « **Reply #12 on:** August 26, 2012, 09:53 AM »

WOW............Perfection right there Carlos

Amazing skills from Phil and Dan as usual

rollin72 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 26, 2012, 11:28 AM »

Phil's done a cracking job sorting that out, looks mint now its finished....does it do tabletops

Badbaldie · « **Reply #14 on:** August 26, 2012, 11:37 AM »

wow ............... Phils workmanship is just amazing ,Dans paint is flawless and Carls robo collection is just pure dedication. the photos say more than words can .

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #15 on:** August 26, 2012, 11:56 AM »

you both done a great job and it looks as freash as the day it was born

In2 bmx · « **Reply #16 on:** August 26, 2012, 02:31 PM »

Thanks for your comments guys and massive thanks Phil for the hard work helping saving it ...

While rad was down I was playing on the museum and might be doing a deal for some bob reedy pedals for her ..

In2 bmx · « **Reply #17 on:** August 26, 2012, 02:50 PM »

Quote from: markyp on August 25, 2012, 10:42 PM

bloody lush carlos.ive changed my mind about my robbo this weel,i it again
theres a set of nos bob reedys on the museum in blue,would rock on that robbo

haha I just spotted this Mark .. They might be the ones I'm after ..

meticulous · « **Reply #18 on:** August 26, 2012, 02:53 PM »

these are the true bmx bikes.... looks awesome!

sawzall · « **Reply #19 on:** August 27, 2012, 10:50 AM »

it looks stunning built up carl,and as usual a great use of parts

Moza · « **Reply #20 on:** August 28, 2012, 12:45 PM »

Proper restoration !!!!

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #21 on:** August 28, 2012, 12:47 PM »

wow! stunning job.

rad_pitt · « **Reply #22 on:** August 28, 2012, 12:56 PM »

Fooking awesome Carl

Phil is a miracle worker, bringing that back from the dead - great work

Love the little touches, like the seat with JT racing logo - it makes the bike look authentic. It's ok dressing everything with NOS, but this looks like a bike would have back then

Possibly my favourite of your Robbo's mate, I say that with every new build you do

awesome mate