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    1988/89 Clockwork proto (project thread)

    Re: parts Cheers. Parts will be Dx/xt nothing fancy.
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    1988/89 Clockwork proto (project thread)

    Re: primer Still got the damaged wishbone boss to sort But gave the frame a temp coat of primer to stop it flash rusting.
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    1988/89 Clockwork proto (project thread)

    Re: rust The bottom bracket and chainstay bridge have suffered the worst from rust so they were treated with a converter.
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    1988/89 Clockwork proto (project thread)

    Re: seatpost The seatpost is now out. It took the best part of two days and I used three tubs of caustic soda. Holes were plugged with blu tack and taped over to stop the solution going anywhere other than inside the seat tube. It's a messy job and I'm glad it's now done.
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    1988/89 Clockwork proto (project thread)

    Re: paint Cheers. All the paint and powder coat was carefully scraped off with a blade.
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    21 spd Deore DX groupset.Ex cond. **SOLD**

    Re: Interested in dx pedals and rear mech if they are available.
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    XT 7 speed thumbies M732 now £35 posted

    Re: Cheers mate. Bump :)
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    all sold or moved

    Re: Interested in Xt cantis please
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    1988/89 Clockwork proto (project thread)

    Re: Thanks for the advice mate. Im planning on doing it over a couple of days so hopefully that will be enough.
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    1988/89 Clockwork proto (project thread)

    Re: coomber I tested it on a 1" long piece of the seat post and was amazed by how violent the stuff reacts. Spits and farts all over the place. Dont want to take any risks with it. How long did it take you ?
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    1988/89 Clockwork proto (project thread)

    Re: small update Small update : The frame is now cleaned up and ready for the repair to the wishbone boss and seat post removal. I slotted it from top to bottom and tried to fold it in on itself but being of sturdy wall thickness it didnt move :x So Caustic Soda it is then ! This will have...
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    Mountain Goat Deluxe restauration...

    Re: Nice frame 8)
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    Retro aluminium frame - £25 posted! - Offers!

    Re: :lol: If I had a spare £30 Id send it you just for being so bloody funny.
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    Hello Everyone

    Re: Hi stewart and welcome to the site. Bet theres some nice trails around your neck of the woods
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    Introducing me a 1973 and my 1994Saracen Kili Flyer

    Re: Welcome fella Glad you managed to save it.
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