A quick preview of what's to come....1991 GT Zaskar project.

[baron von greenback]

Good luck hope daughters feeling better good to see how you get on with the peel tec stripper the stuff i used is shite water based crap and nitro morse is not what it was i put some on my marin only to take clear coat it hardly worked (its the hardest bike i ever stripped only clear coat over aluminium i dont know its a marin thing ) indian fire trail plus if it doesnt work or anything goes wrong you can blame phillb haha

 

[Black_puma]

It has finally begun, the forks are being stripped of it's paint right now, photos will follow...

As promised I have a few photos to add of the progress now that the frame has had the decals removed.
It is a slow project as I am not in a rush this time. However now that I have made a start feel I can move on a bit more.
I initially started polishing with Autosol, as I already had this in my drawer.
But then I thought maybe I should use a fine sanding sponge to give the frame a 'brushed aluminium' look. Though the original Zaskar in the catalogue was 'Ball Burnished', of course.
Over the next few days, weather permitting I will be working on the forks....

 

[baron von greenback]

Looks good mate have tried paint stripper i notice you have a plastic brake guide and yours is 91 do you know when they started putting a welded aluminium one on cheers

 

[PhillB]

Looks good mate have tried paint stripper i notice you have a plastic brake guide and yours is 91 do you know when they started putting a welded aluminium one on cheers

My '93 had a welded one as does my '94. So I think it was '93

 

[Black_puma]

Looks good mate have tried paint stripper i notice you have a plastic brake guide and yours is 91 do you know when they started putting a welded aluminium one on cheers

This is a 1991 Zaskar frame. It is in a nice condition for it's age and look forward to building it up. The cable guide couldn't be removed as the nut is stuck to the screw and I didn't want to damage the guide. So it will remain in place unless I can find a replacement.

 

[Black_puma]

My '93 had a welded one as does my '94. So I think it was '93

yes, both 1991 and 1992 Zaskar frames came with plastic cable guides as they also both had rear U brakes.

 

[PhillB]

yes, both 1991 and 1992 Zaskar frames came with plastic cable guides as they also both had rear U brakes.

I love U brakes - I could be tempted by a 16" U brake Zaskar. Looking forward to seeing your build!!

 

[Black_puma]

Good luck hope daughters feeling better good to see how you get on with the peel tec stripper the stuff i used is shite water based crap and nitro morse is not what it was i put some on my marin only to take clear coat it hardly worked (its the hardest bike i ever stripped only clear coat over aluminium i dont know its a marin thing ) indian fire trail plus if it doesnt work or anything goes wrong you can blame phillb haha

I did end up using a whole can of Peel Tec to strip the GT forks!

 

[Black_puma]

I love U brakes - I could be tempted by a 16" U brake Zaskar. Looking forward to seeing your build!!

This Zaskar will be my 4th GT with a U brake, I have a soft spot for them . Couldn't really pass up an opportunity to own an early 90's Zaskar with U brake.
I did own 3 GT's with U brakes previously, so I am quite familiar with them. They can be very powerful when set up correctly!

 

[baron von greenback]

Not very good then mate