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Questions about early Phil Wood BMX hubs.
jkraig replied to 401flightcranks's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
First generations were a chrome body with aluminum flanges. 1971-1977 Second generation has the gun metal colored bodies with aluminum flanges. 1978-late 80's Third generation was a full machined body with engraved logo. 1989ish After the third generation I am not sure of the changes until they came out with the completely new BMX design in 2014. -
Paint, chrome and nickel in order of preference, please
jkraig replied to nycet3's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
Chrome Nickel Paint Being a racer and banging bars, I never liked chipped up frames. -
Need Some Help Here!! What Do I Have??
jkraig replied to jkraig's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
A few guys helped me figure it out. It is a Powerlite Bulldog. http://bmxmuseum.com/forsale/172196 The red one below is a 1984 also found in Portland, Oregon -
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Need Some Help Here!! What Do I Have??
jkraig replied to jkraig's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
I have gotten so much different info on it. I think the best info i have right now is what I got from Mel Murphy. He believes it was welded up by Jack who welded all the frames for Powerlite and JMC. The dopouts and brake bridge are definately Powerlte. What and for who the frame was built for is unknown. Mel was going to try and rech Jack to see if he could find out if he built it. The frame is cool as hell in person. The pictures do not do it justice. I'd like to sell the darn thing as I am not into freestyle, but I need to know what it is and how much to sell it for. -
Need Some Help Here!! What Do I Have??
jkraig replied to jkraig's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
I may be possible that Jack who did the welding for Jim Melton built this one up. I am waiting to hear back. -
Its not often I get stumped, but I don’t have a clue what I have here. A little helped would be appreciated. ¼” Thick Dropouts Serial # 86332
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I love the stories!!
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Keep the stories coming!!
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Great photos!!
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On Any Sunday was a great movie!!
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Cool photos!!
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Another reproduction in the mix.....
jkraig replied to OLDSKOOLPK's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
I totally understand. Myself, I would rather look at it complete. Even if it had a few fake parts on it. The fake parts could always be swapped out with originals when found. At least it would have a completed look. To each their own I guess. I will never fault a guy for using reproduction parts - UNLESS he tries to pass them off as legit OG parts. -
Another reproduction in the mix.....
jkraig replied to OLDSKOOLPK's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
I understand what you are saying, but some people are building bikes only for themselves. None of my bikes have ever been shown or shared. They have only been for my pleasure and viewing only. Bikes for my bonus rooms. They have been more like a picture to hang on the wall, and then ride when I want to. The thing is, I just would hate to invest $500 in a number plate just to place on a bike just to look at. If I were building a show bike, and that were my thing, it would be a whole different story. That would be like restoring a 1963 Corvette Stingray with reproduction parts for a concourse restoration.. That would be a NO NO. I'm just saying, reproduction parts are not a bad thing if properly marked where they cannot be altered. Don't get me wrong 99.5% of what I have owned throughout my lifetime have all been OG parts, so I am with all of you guys, but a few reproduction parts i am OK with. I am not OK with scammers trying to pass of reproduction parts as OG though.