Well its been a couple of months since I started, also I'm finally out of plaster so I could use both hand and do some work.
So since November, the AA has been fully stripped, degreased, I've patch painted the parts of oxidization with some enamel model paint, it looks a bit shoddy in some areas, but I'm really liking the original look of it so I'm holding off on getting it powder coated. (well that and I have to source the Decals too)
I sourced a set of P2 forks locally, they were connected to an old Fire Mountain, which I got for a good price (less than the forks go for on eBay for the whole bike). The P2's are the dark gold coloured ones, the decals are in terrible condition and theres a few scrapes on the paintwork, I'm holding off getting these done too because of the decals issue and they're a 1994 model, so I thinks the decals changed (please correct me if i'm wrong) and i'm wondering what would be a good colour to go with the AA, the FM also had a Kona Light seatpost in it, in pretty poor condition, You'll see in the photos where i've sanded and polished it, getting a majority of the damage parts out and leaving the dull area around the RaceLight marking on the top of the seat tube.
All the components scrubbed up really well and we're in great condition. so far the only new parts I've added are the Cassette and Chain plus the tyres, How hard can it be to get hold of a Rear Kona Sniff (or Scratch), I still have the front tyre one in the garage and its in good condition. I've used it a few times to pop into the Charity Bike shop I volunteer in, and can say its like a bloody rocket on the road, but the ride is so harsh, every bump and hole is felt! that'll be the P2's and the fact its all rigid......
Heres some photos for you guys to peruse, sorry for any blurry ones, I took these with the mobile! any comments and suggestions are very welcome, thanks for the advice.
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