1976 Redline Squareback 
#1 2010-08-04 11:57pm
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1976 Redline Squareback
1976 Redline Squareback
Just rode it for the first time in probably 25 years. Yes, I think I shed a tear or maybe it was just a bug.....memories!
This is my bike that I got in 1979 or so for Christmas. You can see what kind of shape it was in and how far along it has come. My 10 year old son and I have spent the last couple of weeks tearing it down and putting it back together with as many stock parts as we could salvage and NOS if we could find it. Just have to put the stickers on and new pads when they come in and it will be complete.
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#2 2010-08-05 12:10am
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Re: 1976 Redline Squareback
Nice save! A set of black tires and and a black chain would go along way on this one.
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#3 2010-08-05 12:19am
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Wow. Love it when the true vintage metal re-surfaces.
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#4 2010-08-05 5:54am
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Re: 1976 Redline Squareback
It looks great and if not for the good memories you probably would have let go of it a long time ago. Just think now your son can also ride the bike his ole man once terrorized the streets with. Good save!
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#5 2010-08-05 8:35am
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Re: 1976 Redline Squareback
Cool ride love the old squares
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#6 2010-08-05 10:02am
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Re: 1976 Redline Squareback
That's beautiful. Great save. I agree that black tires and a black chain would knock it out of the building, but as-is it's very cool.
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#7 2010-08-05 10:34am
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Re: 1976 Redline Squareback
Amazing bike, what happen ed to frame pad?
I have sticker sets if you want one?
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What did you use to polish the nickel?
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#8 2010-08-05 10:47am
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Re: 1976 Redline Squareback
Very nice, looks like all the hard work has paid of.
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#9 2010-08-05 4:35pm
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Re: 1976 Redline Squareback
Great save!
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#10 2010-08-06 4:44pm
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Re: 1976 Redline Squareback
AMAZEING BRO this is what its all about.Did you race BITD.
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#11 2010-08-09 10:12am
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Re: 1976 Redline Squareback
My son wanted the red tires and the red chain so what is a dad to do. I actually like it and I ride it as much as he does. I have the center pad being shipped and trying to find a new handle bar pad. Stickers will be on this week and I will update the pics.
I never did race but I rode the mess out of it back on the trails where I grew up. Even tied a rope to it one time and rode out over a big ditch.....that was not dangerous at all!
More pics to come.
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#12 2010-08-09 2:03pm
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Re: 1976 Redline Squareback
smwmustang wrote:
My son wanted the red tires and the red chain so what is a dad to do. I actually like it and I ride it as much as he does. I have the center pad being shipped and trying to find a new handle bar pad. Stickers will be on this week and I will update the pics.
I never did race but I rode the mess out of it back on the trails where I grew up. Even tied a rope to it one time and rode out over a big ditch.....that was not dangerous at all!
More pics to come.
Fair enough!
Everybody sing GOOOOO YANKEES !!! MAH!! COULD WE GET SOME MEATLOAF ??????????
Your gonna wear the shirt of the band your going to see??? DONT BE THAT GUY!!!!!!
R.I.P. Autmn Pasquale 12yrs. old you will not be forgotten. Murderd over BMX parts. UNFORGIVABLE.
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#13 2010-08-27 1:34pm
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Re: 1976 Redline Squareback
GAry wrote:
Amazing bike, what happen ed to frame pad?
I have sticker sets if you want one?
http://bmxmuseum.com/shop/stickers/redline_stickers/
What did you use to polish the nickel?
The original frame pad dry rotted and I tried to put new snaps on and condition it but did not have any luck.
I used Maquires metal polish that I use on my polished mustang wheels. It works really well and I have not even used the electric buffer on it. So far all was done by hand.
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