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OK, here's a transformation story..

I bought this frame from a guy in New Zealand off ebay late last year..

As soon as I got it over the Tasman, it was boxed up and sent over to my man Tim, the frame doctor in Illinois.
His skill is down right second to NONE! The seat mast was replaced and some small areas touched up.
Needless to say, he absolutely nailed it!

Next, it was over to Kelly at Custom Metal for a ball burnishing just as he was doing 30 years ago for SE - www.1800deburring.com

…and here's what emerged from the fog this morning.

A few more adds and tweaks and she'll be done!! STOKED!!

S

BmxRider420 · 2012-04-03 12:01am

arizonalouie · 2012-04-03 1:01am

WOW, smokin'!!!!
I am glad to see those forks go to such a worthy build and great guy.
Classy job.

samkat · 2012-04-03 1:04am

Thanks a million Lou!!

Raven · 2012-04-03 1:48am

That is really nice .......great restoration,,,,,,,,,,,very cool

hankydj · 2012-04-03 5:24am

Well isnt she a beauty. Another PK saved. Perfect job done by all involved

Jettn25 · 2012-04-03 12:09pm

that is a sick looking ripper, very

samkat · 2012-04-03 4:16pm

Thanks Dave, thanks Brett.. Will post up finished pics soon.

dpercival · 2012-04-20 10:23pm

WOW, the transformation of the frame and forks is AMAZING!!!

80sBmxAddict · 2012-04-20 10:38pm

Wow! The frame doc really worked his magic. Nice work on the frame and what you did to the bike. What a great restoration job!!! Awesome P.K. Ripper!!! Looks like you took a cruise with Marty in the Delorean and brought the P.K. Ripper back with you.

samkat · 2012-04-21 7:54pm

Thanks Damien, thanks Andrew trying to land an 08 Lil Ripper for the boy now so we can cruise together.
Now where'd I put that sports almanac

you4eea · 2012-04-22 10:02am

Holly B-Jesus...... Fraking awesum!

Do you ride it much? how are the welds holding up?

I want to restore one, but I'm afraid It will just brake on me like mine did when I was a teenager.
I may have gotten a bad bike, but man it didn't take much to break in half.

84mach1 · 2012-04-22 10:13am

Awesome job. The framedoc made it happen. How much was it to ball burnish the frame and fork?

samkat · 2012-04-22 1:54pm

I had absolute faith in Tim as he is a true professional and an amazing talent. He has helped me out a few times now and is a cool guy to work with. His work is top notch, second to none.
Clocked up some serious miles on this frame, all based on the ability of two exceptional craftsmen, Tim and Kelly The guys at Custom Metal were seriously cool and if your frame is in the hands of Mr Alvarez you can rest assured it's in the right place seeing as they were contracted by SE back in the day
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Flatlandfox · 2012-04-22 2:19pm

NICE SAVE!!!!!

restoredude · 2012-04-23 6:17am

Very nice job!!!

quick2 · 2012-04-23 7:00am

Great job!!! That came out awesome! Did you find Kelly because of the thread I posted a few months ago with my ball burnished PK? I think Kelly owes me some kickback cuz I know he's gotten a lot of business from that thread
I was pumped to have stumbled across him, he's a great easy going guy to deal with and it was cheaper to have it re-ball burnished than a cheap powder or paint job would cost!!

samkat · 2012-04-23 6:06pm

restoredude wrote:
Very nice job!!!

Thanks James... It's quite a sight up close

samkat · 2012-04-23 6:10pm

quick2 wrote:
Great job!!! That came out awesome! Did you find Kelly because of the thread I posted a few months ago with my ball burnished PK? I think Kelly owes me some kickback cuz I know he's gotten a lot of business from that thread
I was pumped to have stumbled across him, he's a great easy going guy to deal with and it was cheaper to have it re-ball burnished than a cheap powder or paint job would cost!!

Yes, I believe it was your thread and I thank you Cost may have risen slightly but it would have been the same to get it powdered I believe..
I've got plans to find an '08 LIL Ripper for my boy now to kick alongside his pappa, so who knows, if I can't land the '08, I might head on back to Kelly again.

samkat · 2012-05-06 6:18pm

Here's a few more pics.. Now, to find me an 08 Lil Ripper to start on the replica for the boy Please lmk if you're looking to move one on... Thanks for peepin' the goods. S

samkat · 2012-05-06 6:19pm

Oh yeah... pics

JOHNNY P · 2012-05-06 6:31pm

That is one bad piece !Nice job on the build.

GuitarDinger · 2012-05-06 6:49pm

Very nice PK! Wish I still had mine. Great job/save.

samkat · 2012-05-06 6:54pm

Thanks!!.. She's come a loong way.

Here's a quick parts list:

• Restored and re ball burnished frame
• Unstamped Landing Gear fork
• SE 10" powerwings w/ AME tri grips
• Tuff Neck Pro stem
• Tioga Bear Trap II h/set
• Kashimax Aero w/ Allen guts
• Johnny Chopper seat post
• 2 bolt Dia Compe seat clamp
• Sugino one piece crank w/ Tange looseball bb
• Addicks spider w/ 44T machined Sugino chainring
• Suntour XC-II braceless pedals
• Coaster brake steel/alloy flange Tuff II's
• Fat / Thin Cheng Shin Comp III
• MX1000 brake w/ Tech 4 lever + Dia Compe cable

paolooch · 2012-05-06 7:15pm

I have used Tim on 4 of my builds and he is it. I live relatively close by and am fortunate to have him around for advice. Total professional and I advise anyone who needs work done to talk to him. He can tackle any job. I am a Sting hoarder but PK's are my next love - great job on the bike!

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