Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread 
#1 2013-02-03 2:09pm
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Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
This is a 1982 Torker 24 f/f, being built up as an Rl-20ii tribute.
C4 just did the powder, and supplied these pics.
I've been slowly collecting the parts and it should be ready in late February (when I'm back in the US and can assemble it). Will be applying the blue square, red 'Redline' stickers like the ones below:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Redline-Proline … 4166477123
You know that metal plate in my head? I had to have it replaced because every time Catherine revved up the microwave I'd piss my pants and forget who I was for a half-hour or so. So, over at the VA they had to replace it with a plastic one and it ain't as strong. So, I don't know if I ought to go sailing down no hill with nothing between the ground and my brain but a piece of government plastic.
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
Nice. 
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#3 2013-02-04 7:40am
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
Thanks ... this one is going to be different, for sure.
You know that metal plate in my head? I had to have it replaced because every time Catherine revved up the microwave I'd piss my pants and forget who I was for a half-hour or so. So, over at the VA they had to replace it with a plastic one and it ain't as strong. So, I don't know if I ought to go sailing down no hill with nothing between the ground and my brain but a piece of government plastic.
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
Sweet.
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
The Torker dorks are gonna hate this soooooo much.
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#6 2013-02-05 5:29pm
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
:lol:He said "Torker dorks"...
Escaped Detroit and lived to tell about it...
My main ride: '88 RL-20II survivor.
Once, there was group ride in Billings Montana...only one dude showed up...
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
Cool idea
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#8 2013-02-05 11:26pm
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
gaijin wrote:
The Torker dorks are gonna hate this soooooo much.
Well it was that or chop up my extra RL-20ii frame. And well -- that wasn't going to happen.
More pics in three weeks ... stay tuned.
You know that metal plate in my head? I had to have it replaced because every time Catherine revved up the microwave I'd piss my pants and forget who I was for a half-hour or so. So, over at the VA they had to replace it with a plastic one and it ain't as strong. So, I don't know if I ought to go sailing down no hill with nothing between the ground and my brain but a piece of government plastic.
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
gaijin wrote:
The Torker dorks are gonna hate this soooooo much.
lol that quote is funny 
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
eightyfivegtz wrote:
:lol:He said "Torker dorks"...
Sweet
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
Gonna watch this. I did a Redline John Purse 24 to RL20II conversion a few years ago for a winter build off. It was fun. Ill throw up a photo if you want but Im not going to clog up your thread. I didnt have the twin top tubes though so youre already ahead of me. 
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
Black_and_Blue wrote:
gaijin wrote:
The Torker dorks are gonna hate this soooooo much.
Well it was that or chop up my extra RL-20ii frame. And well -- that wasn't going to happen.
More pics in three weeks ... stay tuned.
Not for nuthin', but there are a HELL of a lot more RL-20IIs out there than there are Torker 24s.
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The more I think about it, the more I hate it myself. IMO a better concept for this project would have been to find a cracked PL-24 and get to fabricating. Twin wrap around top tubes, downtube gussets and a head tube angle change to 74 deg., and you'll really have something. All that fab work would cost less than a Torker 24 and wouldn't ruin a rare piece of history in the process.
At least it's just a paint job. nothing the next owner can't fix.
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
this will be kiiiinda cool.
jk glwb interested to see how it turns out
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
nightsblood wrote:
Gonna watch this. I did a Redline John Purse 24 to RL20II conversion a few years ago for a winter build off. It was fun. Ill throw up a photo if you want but Im not going to clog up your thread. I didnt have the twin top tubes though so youre already ahead of me.
Post it! It's been in my favorites for a while.
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You know that metal plate in my head? I had to have it replaced because every time Catherine revved up the microwave I'd piss my pants and forget who I was for a half-hour or so. So, over at the VA they had to replace it with a plastic one and it ain't as strong. So, I don't know if I ought to go sailing down no hill with nothing between the ground and my brain but a piece of government plastic.
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
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The more I think about it, the more I hate it myself. IMO a better concept for this project would have been to find a cracked PL-24 and get to fabricating. Twin wrap around top tubes, downtube gussets and a head tube angle change to 74 deg., and you'll really have something. All that fab work would cost less than a Torker 24 and wouldn't ruin a rare piece of history in the process.
At least it's just a paint job. nothing the next owner can't fix.
Let me finish it before we decide there's a 'next' owner 
And yup, just paint ...
You know that metal plate in my head? I had to have it replaced because every time Catherine revved up the microwave I'd piss my pants and forget who I was for a half-hour or so. So, over at the VA they had to replace it with a plastic one and it ain't as strong. So, I don't know if I ought to go sailing down no hill with nothing between the ground and my brain but a piece of government plastic.
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
Black_and_Blue wrote:
nightsblood wrote:
Gonna watch this. I did a Redline John Purse 24 to RL20II conversion a few years ago for a winter build off. It was fun. Ill throw up a photo if you want but Im not going to clog up your thread. I didnt have the twin top tubes though so youre already ahead of me.
Post it! It's been in my favorites for a while.
Oh no. As long as you've seen it. I was just gonna throw it up here for inspiration. I'm anxious to see how you do with the white. I love white bikes but cant bring myself to build one.
Yeah I want Cheesy Poofs!
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#18 2013-02-06 1:23pm
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
nightsblood wrote:
Black_and_Blue wrote:
nightsblood wrote:
Gonna watch this. I did a Redline John Purse 24 to RL20II conversion a few years ago for a winter build off. It was fun. Ill throw up a photo if you want but Im not going to clog up your thread. I didnt have the twin top tubes though so youre already ahead of me.
Post it! It's been in my favorites for a while.
Oh no. As long as you've seen it. I was just gonna throw it up here for inspiration. I'm anxious to see how you do with the white. I love white bikes but cant bring myself to build one.
Ha, I hate chrome, which is why I painted this one
Throw it up. Maybe we'll smoke 'other' tributes out of the woodwork.
You know that metal plate in my head? I had to have it replaced because every time Catherine revved up the microwave I'd piss my pants and forget who I was for a half-hour or so. So, over at the VA they had to replace it with a plastic one and it ain't as strong. So, I don't know if I ought to go sailing down no hill with nothing between the ground and my brain but a piece of government plastic.
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
Black_and_Blue wrote:
nightsblood wrote:
Black_and_Blue wrote:
Post it! It's been in my favorites for a while.Oh no. As long as you've seen it. I was just gonna throw it up here for inspiration. I'm anxious to see how you do with the white. I love white bikes but cant bring myself to build one.
Ha, I hate chrome, which is why I painted this one
Throw it up. Maybe we'll smoke 'other' tributes out of the woodwork.
Ok, I'll join you in the "I HATE CHROME" club. Heres mine.
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I love it. Even better is the fact you sprayed it ... mad skills!
You know that metal plate in my head? I had to have it replaced because every time Catherine revved up the microwave I'd piss my pants and forget who I was for a half-hour or so. So, over at the VA they had to replace it with a plastic one and it ain't as strong. So, I don't know if I ought to go sailing down no hill with nothing between the ground and my brain but a piece of government plastic.
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#21 2013-02-22 3:37pm
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Well this is turning out to be pretty damned SWEET.
Stickered it and put the basic parts together for a few pics. 
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You know that metal plate in my head? I had to have it replaced because every time Catherine revved up the microwave I'd piss my pants and forget who I was for a half-hour or so. So, over at the VA they had to replace it with a plastic one and it ain't as strong. So, I don't know if I ought to go sailing down no hill with nothing between the ground and my brain but a piece of government plastic.
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#22 2013-02-23 12:58am
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Re: Torker 24'/Rl20-ii 'conversion' build thread
im sorry but i gotta say it !
What a fookin waist of a torker 24
whats next ?
redline stickers on a quadangle?????
or ford stickers on a chev??????
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#23 2013-02-23 3:20am
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Not sure ... probably a set of chrome 401s
You know that metal plate in my head? I had to have it replaced because every time Catherine revved up the microwave I'd piss my pants and forget who I was for a half-hour or so. So, over at the VA they had to replace it with a plastic one and it ain't as strong. So, I don't know if I ought to go sailing down no hill with nothing between the ground and my brain but a piece of government plastic.
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Why not find a Red Line fork?
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Why not find a PL-24?
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