1989 Orange Formula - pic update

[Coleman]

Last few pics for tonight...

 

[EarlofBarnet]

Just read the thread from start to finish. Amazing work

 

[warpedboy2]

Stunning

 

[was8v]

That looks fantastic

One query though, its stupidly niggling me... the down tube and stem decals look "streched" horizontally (squashed vertically) - is that how they should be?

 

[warpedboy2]

Sooo, erm, how's it coming along?

 

[Giom6]

Coming together nicely Adrian

 

[Coleman]

Coming together nicely Adrian

Thanks Gio!

That looks fantastic

One query though, its stupidly niggling me... the down tube and stem decals look "streched" horizontally (squashed vertically) - is that how they should be?

Hmm :? Eagle eye Carl picked them up instantly as being bigger than the ones on the frame when I got it. I know Kevin spent some extra time re-sizing the decals to what he thought was right. The decals are under the lacquer (so I can jet wash it :twisted so it is what it is for now. To be honest it looks great in the flesh so I can't see me doing anything about it anytime soon - the frame is now good for another 23 years so I've got plenty of time for that

Sooo, erm, how's it coming along?

It's finished Well for now anyway - the wheels were built with the rim labels in the wrong direction only noticed when I got them home so I'll need to get that sorted and hopefully the NOS XT Seatpost will turn up soon

I'll get some better pics out on the trails when those things are done.

Really happy with how it has turned out.

Thanks to Kevin for his expertise in restoring his frame and for employing his knowledge of how it was originally built and painted - respect.

Thanks to everyone who's posted on or contributed to all 14 pages of this thread - it's really encouraged me to get this done.

Spec is:

Frame/Fork: Orange Formula. Fillet brazed Prestige. Donohue built - approx 1989.

Headset: XT m730 NOS
Stem: Probably a Yates built for Yates Orange Formula or Tushingham Works Replica
Handlebar: Tange Prestige
Grips: Grab-On

Brakes: XT m732 NOS
Brake Levers: XT m732 NOS

Shifters: XT m732
Front Derailleur: XT m732
Rear Derailleur: XT m732
Cassette: HG70 NOS
Cranks: m730 BioPace 26/36/46
Bottom Bracket: UN70
Pedals: m730

Rims: Mavic MA40 NOS
Hubs: XT m730 NOS
Tyres: Panaracer TIMBUK II from first flight - thanks Jeff!

Saddle: Rolls NOS
Seatpost: XT m730
Seatpost Binder: XT m730 NOS

 

[sinnerman]

Excellent effort by Kevin to get the correct Tange Prestige Tube too i say. Keeps it authentic....

Well done mate you saved a Legend. the Futures Bright, the futures ORANGE.

Looking forward to see pics of it in Action, and hearing your thoughts on the ride mate.

Well Done.

 

[warpedboy2]

Cor!

Can't wait to see it filthy!

Really enjoyed the whole thread, good effort. THIS is what it is all about.

 

[Dick Scruttock]

Very nice, bet you are pleased with the end result. Nice tyres as well