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Author Topic: My first resto project - Redline  (Read 939 times)
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« on: June 23, 2009, 01:31:27 PM »
Hi Guys,

Just thought I'd share my first resto project: I purchased the frame off ebay for $60AUD, as you can see from the photo it claims to be a RL240 though it looks more like a MX11...sadly prior to painting I didn't copy the serial number down (Doh!). I sourced most of the parts from the web...Firstly I stripped the frame back to bare metal then had it painted in Ferrari red and fitted all the parts as per the photo...

Win Vbars
Redline hexagon Grips
Oddessy Seat post
Latest Tuff Wheels 2 (sealed bearings) coaster brake
NOS Redline Tires 20 x 1.75
Profile Goose neck
Tange headset
Tange TX1200 forks
NOS powerlite racing seat (plastic)
Aeromax red annodised MX-1000 alloy pedals(to be fitted)

Thats about it...so far....Now to start on the next Redline project.......

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« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2009, 02:00:04 PM »
Nice first Resto there Zigi, you got to be proud of that. I really like the tuffs and the tyres, especially the tyres, they look awesome.

Cheers Adrian
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« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2009, 03:15:53 PM »
Great job, I hope my first resto turns out that good (not counting the fatrax  seeing they stuffed the frame).
Colour looks excellent.
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« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2009, 04:47:18 PM »
Thanks guys, took a while I must say, especially sourcing all the parts...some from Oz, Some the US and the Vbars & forks the UK! feels like I should get frequent flyer points!!! I'll post My Diamond back Viper progress photos very soon...
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« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2009, 05:04:18 PM »
Thats really cool! I like these mid school Redlines. I have an RL440 and its a really nice rider.
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« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2009, 05:15:15 PM »
Hey zigi, looks pretty good mate. Why did you go away from the chrome? Not saying that I don't like the red. Tuffs?  Grin You will have to ask the others about that. Wink
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« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2009, 07:49:25 PM »
Very nice job.
Did you strip and paint it yourself or have it professionally done?
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« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2009, 09:24:20 AM »
Quote from: Junior_pro on June 23, 2009, 07:49:25 PM
Very nice job.
Did you strip and paint it yourself or have it professionally done?

I had the frame stripped and painted professional...all up it cost $200...
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« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2009, 09:33:42 AM »
Quote from: Phil Kaye on June 23, 2009, 05:15:15 PM
Hey zigi, looks pretty good mate. Why did you go away from the chrome? Not saying that I don't like the red. Tuffs?  Grin You will have to ask the others about that. Wink

Thanks for that Phil, I decided that I wanted something different I guess, as I have a Chrome DiamondBack Viper from the 90's (I htink), with Blue Tuff's and a RL340 Compe Redline that is Candy apple red (that will be Chromed) with Black Tuffs that are both in various states of restoration...

"Tuffs?"...well my mongoose from 1979 had yellow tuffs (coaster brake) and was colour coordinated! lol...and I just like them because they are different to what most people have....have a good one guys!
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