Yeti FRO 1987

[gibihm]

Not finished, still searching for ferrules, seatpost etc., etc. but have a look here:



OK, I got the FRO frame/fork set nearly rust-free with no cracks or dents.
Great Basis!
It had been badly repainted so the question was what to do with it.
I didn´t want to copy one of the great builds seen here or in the other forums.
I always loved the few Landshark paintings on the early FROs, so (with a little help of my friends) the idea was to create a "My-favorite-Yeti-colours-Camo" paint.

I love it!

 

[racer x]

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Nice before my time but love it to nice paint

 

[redfern1950s]

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very nice... any more photo's ?

 

[rumpfy]

Awesome so far.

I think that direction for paint is the best possible move you could have made. Different, but totally period appropriate.

 

[raidan73]

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Wow! Makes a nice change to see a Yeti not painted in one of the classic colourways.

 

[redfern1950s]

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very nice... any more photo's ?

Ive just realized :facepalm: if you click on your picture, it links you too more photo's. "brilliant"

Good to see how the frame was before the resto

 

[ridevintagemtb]

Now we're talkin'! That thing is badass.

 

[blilrat]

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That is some gorgeous paint. Great job, love the restoration!

 

[gibihm]

Thanks!
I wanted something new, crazy but also near the traditional Yeti/Landshark colourway. The paint was made by a professional airbrusher and the finish is high gloss clear coat.
The Umma Gummas (since 1992) are the only parts which are not totally time correct. I tried with black skinwalls but was not satisfied.
In the next week I will change the headset. A silver polished CK is already waiting. Also I hope to get the missing ferrules.
If anyone has got a p.c. 26.8 seatpost, please let me know.

 

[ridevintagemtb]

That needs a black IRD post