1989 Orange Formula - pic update

Last few pics for tonight...
 

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That looks fantastic :cool:

One query though, its stupidly niggling me... the down tube and stem decals look "streched" horizontally (squashed vertically) - is that how they should be?
 
Giom6":rrtuudwi said:
Coming together nicely Adrian :cool:

Thanks Gio!

was8v":rrtuudwi said:
That looks fantastic :cool:

One query though, its stupidly niggling me... the down tube and stem decals look "streched" horizontally (squashed vertically) - is that how they should be?

Hmm :? Eagle eye Carl picked them up instantly as being bigger than the ones on the frame when I got it. I know Kevin spent some extra time re-sizing the decals to what he thought was right. The decals are under the lacquer (so I can jet wash it :twisted:) so it is what it is for now. To be honest it looks great in the flesh :cool: so I can't see me doing anything about it anytime soon - the frame is now good for another 23 years so I've got plenty of time for that :LOL:

warpedboy2":rrtuudwi said:
Sooo, erm, how's it coming along?

It's finished :D Well for now anyway - the wheels were built with the rim labels in the wrong direction :( only noticed when I got them home so I'll need to get that sorted and hopefully the NOS XT Seatpost will turn up soon :cool:

I'll get some better pics out on the trails when those things are done.

Really happy with how it has turned out. :D

Thanks to Kevin for his expertise in restoring his frame and for employing his knowledge of how it was originally built and painted - respect.

Thanks to everyone who's posted on or contributed to all 14 pages of this thread - it's really encouraged me to get this done.

Spec is:

Frame/Fork: Orange Formula. Fillet brazed Prestige. Donohue built - approx 1989.

Headset: XT m730 NOS
Stem: Probably a Yates built for Yates Orange Formula or Tushingham Works Replica
Handlebar: Tange Prestige
Grips: Grab-On

Brakes: XT m732 NOS
Brake Levers: XT m732 NOS

Shifters: XT m732
Front Derailleur: XT m732
Rear Derailleur: XT m732
Cassette: HG70 NOS
Cranks: m730 BioPace 26/36/46
Bottom Bracket: UN70
Pedals: m730

Rims: Mavic MA40 NOS
Hubs: XT m730 NOS
Tyres: Panaracer TIMBUK II from first flight - thanks Jeff!

Saddle: Rolls NOS
Seatpost: XT m730
Seatpost Binder: XT m730 NOS
 

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Excellent effort by Kevin to get the correct Tange Prestige Tube too i say. Keeps it authentic.... :cool:

Well done mate you saved a Legend. the Futures Bright, the futures ORANGE.

Looking forward to see pics of it in Action, and hearing your thoughts on the ride mate.

Well Done.
 
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