1991 GT Zaskar - barn find

[cherrybomb]

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Shiney

 

[Factory Jackson]

New decals arrived today courtesy of Gil.

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Really amazed how they complete transform the look of a bike.

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Up next will be sourcing front brake plus front and rear mechs

Should be able to cable it all up soon as I have STI units on the way and some temporary M737 mechs I can fit in the mean time.

Proposed full spec to follow

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[Loungekabouter]

Awesome !

 

[cherrybomb]

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Just the job.

 

[michael franks]

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Very impressive work An amazing transformation from barn find to (almost) finished build in a few months. Looking forward to updates.

 

[Lhatch4]

Looks amazing

 

[Factory Jackson]

Thanks for all the kind comments.

Here's my proposed spec for the build:

Frame; GT Zaskar
Fork; Rockshox Mag21 SL Ti
Headset; Chris King Logo
Bars; Control Tech
Stem; GT
Post; Control Tech
Saddle; Selle Italia Flite titanium
Grips; Not sure yet, any suggestions?
Brake levers; Shimano ST-M092
Shifters; Shimano ST-M092
Front Brake; Shimano BR-M734
Rear Brake; Shimano BR-MT63
Front Mech; Shimano FD-M735
Rear Mech; Shimano RD-M735
Cassette; Shimano CS-HG90-7
Bottom Bracket; YST Threadless 68mm x122mm
Cranks; Shimano FC-M730
Rings Shimano; XT M730
Chain; Shimano CN-HG91
Front Hub; Shimano HB-M730
Rear Hub; Shimano FH-M732
Rims; Mavic
Front Tyre; Panaracer Dart
Rear Tyre; Panaracer Smoke
Cables; Shimano
Others;
Decals GT 91 Zaskar
Shark Fin Shimano DF-M730


Also, here's my wanted add if anyone is able to help on parts:
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=365047

cheers
Chris

 

[Factory Jackson]

Enough parts sorted now to get the Zaskar cabled up and taken for it's first ride. Still parts to sort especially the wheels.

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Front brake all polished up and m900 pads fitted. Better caliper bolts needed :roll:

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Drivechain all working nicely. I've got an m735 rear mech on route to complete the set up. Oh, and blue chainring bolts to sort.

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Control techs may be changed for some silver bars. Not quite sure yet. Stem needs painting. Also the yellow grips ???

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Some more photos.

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Looking forward to taking it for a proper ride soon. Just need some decent weather.

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[cherrybomb]

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Top job chap, that's looking just the ticket.

You should be justifiably pleased with the results.

 

[Factory Jackson]

The build has come along a bit further.

New wheels now fitted thanks to Kurt (racin'snake). XT hubs on M231cd's lovelyness.

Also a pair of original Dart/Smoke tyres and great condition XT Chainset courtesy of Jeroen (JamisDiablo).
The temporarily fitted XT chainset is now back on the P7.

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Also received from Shawn (Shawnb) is a mint XT rear mech.

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I also had a pair of turquoise Odyssey Sharkbites knocking about so they were fitted also after a clean up.

Next step is to replace the blue Hope headset and was gifted this AC Component headset. It's missing a few seal and the wedge part which i'm sure I can find something to fit from the spares drawer.
I can't seam to find any info on the headsets anywhere. Has anyone come across these before?

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Next job will be to replace the bars for something in silver. The grips also need changing I think. Seatpost to source and finally paint up the stem then I'd say it's pretty much finished; well maybe a bit more anodised turquoise bolts etc...

cheers
Chris