26" BMX Build - a few tweaks 3-2-13 The GT Mach Wannabe

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GTCOMA

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I am reviving this build from the last build off. I just didn't have the time to finish it. I want to turn this thing into an 80's style bmx, but bigger so I can actually ride it. I am leaning toward painting the frame and bars white and going with a blue or orange accent theme, but that is still up in the air...

The frame when I got it
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A little detour - i built it up to take it to the beach over the summer
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Torn back down and started prepping the frame
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Bought a block style pyramid stem - i would like to get something a bit more retro, but this will do
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Found some mini axle pegs. they are threaded differently on both ends, luckily they fit the wheels I have perfectly. the 26T for the front wheel and flip them over to the 24T for the back wheel
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Also found these big CW style bars on an old bike in my in-laws barn
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Re: 26" BMX Build - Back from the Dead

So glad you are bringing this bike, just the tease during the build off was wrong man!
 
Re: 26" BMX Build - Back from the Dead

I can't wait to see your progress. Very cool loop tail frame.... It wasn't bad as a breach cruiser.... Thanks for posting, Gary
 
26" BMX Build - Back from the Dead

Got a few more parts for the build.
A gold and blue Sungino chainring
A different stem - will take a little work
A anodized gold front brake setup - just running the coaster brake in back
And a nos set of Schwinn cruiser blue and skin wall tires like the ones that came on a King Sting
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Re: 26" BMX Build - Back from the Dead

got a little sidetracked on my Manta Ray project...

will be using a set of Profile racing cranks

other than that i am going back and forth on painting vs. getting it powder coated
 
26" BMX Build - Back from the Dead

Finally making some progress. I decided to paint it. I got tired of sanding, so I got some Jasco paint stripper. That stuff is brutal, but it works!
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Ready for paint
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Primer
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3 coats of white enamel paint and 2 coats of gloss clear enamel
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Re: 26" BMX Build - Back from the Dead

i was wonder when you would be getting back to this i love the build so far keep up the good work
 
26" BMX Build - Back from the Dead

Making some good progress. Just waiting on a few parts and decals.

Here are a couple teaser pics
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Re: 26" BMX Build - New name... The GT Mach Wannabe

I'm likin the way this is starting to look. The profile cranks are a great touch, I love profiles!!!!! The gold parts will really set everything off nicely with the blue.
 
Re: 26" BMX Build - New name... The GT Mach Wannabe

Unfortunately that Sugino chainring wouldn't work. The offset of the spider smashed it up against the profile cranks. That is why I got the GT ring
 
Re: 26" BMX Build - FINISHED!!! The GT Mach Wannabe

That's wicked man! And what kind of bars are those again? I've got a chrome pair on my 83 schwinn predator.
 

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