Mike, that Kuwahara 24" is soooooo sick....I love it to pieces...very exotic!!! Can't wait to see it finished!
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looks like it's gonna help your wallet out Marty - lol
NICE, and good luck Marty...think Kurt may be looking for a cook stem??
If only it would stay in my wallet ;-(
QUOTE (84profile @ Dec 4 2008, 12:01 AM) 
Mike, that Kuwahara 24" is soooooo sick....I love it to pieces...very exotic!!! Can't wait to see it finished!
Thanks Stu. I'm looking forward to seeing it completed too. Jeff Haney told me it is one of the nicest riding 24's he has owned. He said he misses it
QUOTE (AndyDiamond @ Dec 3 2008, 10:18 PM)
Mike knows his 24" Kuwis...
Thanks Andy. I've done some research, but I'm no expert. I just like old BMX bikes... LOL
Hey Mike,
What do you know about GT Juniors. I'd only heard of mini's and 20 (expert and pro).
I picked one up today that has a JR stamp in the rear dropout. It's an 83.
What do you know about GT Juniors. I'd only heard of mini's and 20 (expert and pro).
I picked one up today that has a JR stamp in the rear dropout. It's an 83.
Hi guys ! Has anyone heard from Scotty Meatpie lately ? His phone has been disconnected.....
Only about 6 months ago Pete.....maybe try picklediddy ( Mick )
Hey Adam..
GT 83.. 26"...24" Pro.. standard...Junior and the 16"....^ sizes..
Bars were crusier, Pro , standard and Juniors
GT 83.. 26"...24" Pro.. standard...Junior and the 16"....^ sizes..
Bars were crusier, Pro , standard and Juniors
Adam,
The Junior is the same thing as a Mini. GT just called their mini's Juniors. The JR stamp is correct for the Junior. I have a 1981 Junior but it is only stamped with a serial number. What condition is it in?
The 1983 lineup was officially 24, 20 Pro, 20 Expert, 20 Junior. I was told that there was also, in limited numbers, an expert size 24. I've yet to see a photo of one, but I believe they did exist.
I'm not sure if the Pit was released in 83. Quite possibly, but I dont recall it in the 83 catalogues.
Do you have any photos of the 83 Junior?
Cheers,
Mike
The Junior is the same thing as a Mini. GT just called their mini's Juniors. The JR stamp is correct for the Junior. I have a 1981 Junior but it is only stamped with a serial number. What condition is it in?
The 1983 lineup was officially 24, 20 Pro, 20 Expert, 20 Junior. I was told that there was also, in limited numbers, an expert size 24. I've yet to see a photo of one, but I believe they did exist.
I'm not sure if the Pit was released in 83. Quite possibly, but I dont recall it in the 83 catalogues.
Do you have any photos of the 83 Junior?
Cheers,
Mike
QUOTE (ACGTO @ Dec 4 2008, 10:15 AM)
Hey Mike,
What do you know about GT Juniors. I'd only heard of mini's and 20 (expert and pro).
I picked one up today that has a JR stamp in the rear dropout. It's an 83.
What do you know about GT Juniors. I'd only heard of mini's and 20 (expert and pro).
I picked one up today that has a JR stamp in the rear dropout. It's an 83.
I found a chrome Hotfoot in my shed today...um, oops....wrong site 
Nice one Mick. Get on your Suparoo and pizz off hey!
Mike - The Junior I got is in amazing condition. I'll get some pics soon. The chrome is perfect. Stickers need replacing though but that's an easy one.
Only thing giving me the sh!ts is there's weld in the seat tube and I can't get the seat in far enough. Not sure what's going on. If they've repaired it then it's an amazing job and they've rechromed it at some stage. Hopefully it will file down ok. Doesn't need much at all, then I'll build it up.
Just need some junior bars now.
Mike - The Junior I got is in amazing condition. I'll get some pics soon. The chrome is perfect. Stickers need replacing though but that's an easy one.
Only thing giving me the sh!ts is there's weld in the seat tube and I can't get the seat in far enough. Not sure what's going on. If they've repaired it then it's an amazing job and they've rechromed it at some stage. Hopefully it will file down ok. Doesn't need much at all, then I'll build it up.
Just need some junior bars now.
Adam, I have the GT junior bars too. I got them out of the UK. I believe mine are 83/84's as they are chrome plated aluminium. The earlier ones were 4130. They are both the same bend, just different materials.
heres my Junior.. serial # 9103 also an 81
That looks nice in white.
Mine is powdered light blue. I bought it here in NZ, and it was being sold as a Haro mini. It had Haro decals on it. I want to get mine chromed, as mini's from 81-83 were only available in chrome, other than 83, where they had the option of black chrome.
However, I dont know wether I will end up building mine. It is one of those "maybe" jobs
Mine is powdered light blue. I bought it here in NZ, and it was being sold as a Haro mini. It had Haro decals on it. I want to get mine chromed, as mini's from 81-83 were only available in chrome, other than 83, where they had the option of black chrome.
However, I dont know wether I will end up building mine. It is one of those "maybe" jobs
yes i know..i am about to sell this..buyer is sorting through parts..
I just put my 82 Pro together..it has been rechromed...its looks like i just bought it from the shop..feel like i,m 14 again...LOL
I just put my 82 Pro together..it has been rechromed...its looks like i just bought it from the shop..feel like i,m 14 again...LOL
If you decide not to build it mate I'm happy to look after those bars for you. Sure you'll need something I've got.
LOL Adam...now sell me that Hutch Judge for $50.00!!!....hehe 
Sweet ride Mcam! Should be a great cruiser to peddle.
Hey Matt...how often are u having to replace that bootlid?....cool frame too!
Sweet ride Mcam! Should be a great cruiser to peddle.
Hey Matt...how often are u having to replace that bootlid?....cool frame too!
cant damage a grange mate..
there only little bikes
there only little bikes
wooo - that GT looks hot in white.
Cool little GT Matt. And awesome Kuwi Mike.
I remember about 3 years ago on ebay a NOS Kuwahara 24 F&F went for a little over $200 au. It was here in Oz and was the Tange style frame with 4" headtube and had the yellow slightly later style decals.
Quite a treasure trove of exotica you have there Marty. PM sent re the stem. Sorry to be slow, had a little op yesterday and haven't been on the site.
I remember about 3 years ago on ebay a NOS Kuwahara 24 F&F went for a little over $200 au. It was here in Oz and was the Tange style frame with 4" headtube and had the yellow slightly later style decals.
Quite a treasure trove of exotica you have there Marty. PM sent re the stem. Sorry to be slow, had a little op yesterday and haven't been on the site.
Hope you're feeling better after your op mate 
LOL - yeah bit sore yesterday. Bit better this morning. Got some stitches in my armpit so gotta be a bit careful. A nice shiny Cook Stem would ease the pain though...
You going to rub the CBR stem under your arm hey?....does it have magical powers I dont know about...hehe
matt... great! turkey time... and grange boot lids grow back...
kurt hope ur back to ur best soon..
and the rest...yawn...
cheers
kurt hope ur back to ur best soon..
and the rest...yawn...
cheers
LOL..just cracked my first...just got back from the bmx races...
anyone after a 24" CRISP mini cruiser..complete
anyone after a 24" CRISP mini cruiser..complete
Hey Matt - Were u racing down the esplanade...past all the sunbathing packpackers?...hehe
Funny thing happened to me yesterday. Check it out. True story LOL.
http://www.vintagebmx.com/community/index....wtopic=27023553
http://www.vintagebmx.com/community/index....wtopic=27023553
just got back from a day at Waza's, where waz built me a set of wheels while I pretty much did noting but stupidly stare at him while he was doing it. his new pollisher is freeking awesome!
thanks again Waz, as usual you're nothing but generouse with your tools and time. I appreciate it!
oh and he had some rims anno'd for me too man the weinmanns are SENSATIONAL color matched to perfection!! then today they were laced to a set of phil wood hubs, the best wheels I own to date. getting more excited about my G boy by the day.
great find Adam post pics.
thanks again Waz, as usual you're nothing but generouse with your tools and time. I appreciate it!
oh and he had some rims anno'd for me too man the weinmanns are SENSATIONAL color matched to perfection!! then today they were laced to a set of phil wood hubs, the best wheels I own to date. getting more excited about my G boy by the day.
great find Adam post pics.
QUOTE (Kurt. @ Dec 5 2008, 11:47 PM)
Funny thing happened to me yesterday. Check it out. True story LOL.
http://www.vintagebmx.com/community/index....wtopic=27023553
http://www.vintagebmx.com/community/index....wtopic=27023553
hey kurt - you were a topic in chat this evening. people thought your cat story was a riot.
QUOTE (broke L345 @ Dec 6 2008, 05:02 PM)
just got back from a day at Waza's, where waz built me a set of wheels while I pretty much did noting but stupidly stare at him while he was doing it. his new pollisher is freeking awesome!
thanks again Waz, as usual you're nothing but generouse with your tools and time. I appreciate it!
oh and he had some rims anno'd for me too man the weinmanns are SENSATIONAL color matched to perfection!! then today they were laced to a set of phil wood hubs, the best wheels I own to date. getting more excited about my G boy by the day.
great find Adam post pics.
thanks again Waz, as usual you're nothing but generouse with your tools and time. I appreciate it!
oh and he had some rims anno'd for me too man the weinmanns are SENSATIONAL color matched to perfection!! then today they were laced to a set of phil wood hubs, the best wheels I own to date. getting more excited about my G boy by the day.
great find Adam post pics.
I just got off the phone with waza, he said you'd been over watching his magic machine! I'm sending over a Suntour power stem and a pair of rims to "test it out" lol
On another note I swapped that 92 GT frame I picked up the other week for a Stamped pro neck and a set of win V-bars
It was a good trade because the guy had all the bits to build up that gt and underneath the black paint on the pro neck is blue ano which I hope is preserved nicely!
yeah Reece, bit of filing, sanding, pollishing,blasting.......into the tub.....NOS!!! bling bling. Can hardly believe it. funny he said Mick was over and they just kept pulling parts out of it laughing, I can see why, good on him. 
LOL....yes...so true Christian! (your rims look Minty fresh & great colour too...very bling!!!)
A wonderful machine...spent numerous hours laughing....the neighbours must have been wondering what was going on!!! LOL
Is it OK to hug an inanimate object?...hahaha
A wonderful machine...spent numerous hours laughing....the neighbours must have been wondering what was going on!!! LOL
Is it OK to hug an inanimate object?...hahaha
Hey guys, finished my new Patterson yesterday..
very close to old bike BITD..
Matt, very nice mate...
i will celebrate that with a turkey for you.. cheers..
and the pond in the back ground looks good to, its hot n cold down here right now...
i will celebrate that with a turkey for you.. cheers..
and the pond in the back ground looks good to, its hot n cold down here right now...
Lookin' good Matt! Gotta love a clean Patty. Are they the pads I sent you?
Matt, you seem to be building a heap right now, perfect again mate!!
Cheers Brian, 32 every day here,so the pool gets smashed when the kids get home after school..
Yes Kurt, these are your old ones...thanks mate.. picked up some team issue yellows for my 82 Long which will be ready next week..just waiting on a chainring..
Been waiting to get all my gear back for a while Christain..so full steam ahead..Just waiting on my B1B.s to finish an 82 GT....
Yes Kurt, these are your old ones...thanks mate.. picked up some team issue yellows for my 82 Long which will be ready next week..just waiting on a chainring..
Been waiting to get all my gear back for a while Christain..so full steam ahead..Just waiting on my B1B.s to finish an 82 GT....
Looks good Matt. Funny how fashions come and go and there's a bunch of young guys these days running white bars.
Awesome build Matt...you keep turning them out!!! White bars are a nice touch.
Hey Glenn...been looking at the radar (4pm today)...some heavy storms heading your way!
Hey Glenn...been looking at the radar (4pm today)...some heavy storms heading your way!
My first two bikes were a GT and a Patterson, both of them had white galindo,s..
So i love the white bars...bit of sentimental stuff..
Very nice Matt once again.
Reece Thanks for posting the mini goose it got here safe and sound, much appreciated. I just got back today so its been great, looking at the goose and the 08 redline flight i got off phil to start racing again.
Reece Thanks for posting the mini goose it got here safe and sound, much appreciated. I just got back today so its been great, looking at the goose and the 08 redline flight i got off phil to start racing again.
Nice patty Matt!
No worries Adrian!
No worries Adrian!
Advanced Hair?.....yeah yeah!!!!............LOL 
Sweet bike Matty...it would seem you started your bike "on top of car" relationship early! Are they GT hubs on you Patterson back in the day?
...hey what is going on with the Galindo crossbar, have it been cut down...it looks to be running a little low...
I love those bars, I had a set till the plastic crosbar broke, and then I replaced them with the alumunium crossbar...I think the bend was more or less GT Pro dimensions..
I love those bars, I had a set till the plastic crosbar broke, and then I replaced them with the alumunium crossbar...I think the bend was more or less GT Pro dimensions..
Haha..good pickup Stu..
yes GT hubs BITD and the Gailndo,s..i got the bars Nos with no cross bar,so thats a redline two piece bar polished up..i was nearly going to fab up a piece of flatbar alloy,but it wouldn't alter the ride height so?
yes GT hubs BITD and the Gailndo,s..i got the bars Nos with no cross bar,so thats a redline two piece bar polished up..i was nearly going to fab up a piece of flatbar alloy,but it wouldn't alter the ride height so?
Beautiful bike Matt. really nice job. I had a similar set up with my flights bitd. Nice bars too.
Mick, just got back from Sydney. Wifey said the storms came close but missed us.
Brought all my trophies home with me too. They have been collecting dust for 27 years!
Mick, just got back from Sydney. Wifey said the storms came close but missed us.
Brought all my trophies home with me too. They have been collecting dust for 27 years!
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