General Car Related Discussion. To discuss anything that is related to cars and automotive technology that doesnt naturally fit into another forum catagory.

as some of you may know

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 14-04-2009 | 08:46 PM
  #1  
-beefy-'s Avatar
-beefy-
Thread Starter
formerly beefy-rst-2
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 10,072
Likes: 3
From: cleveland rsoc
Talking as some of you may know

ive recently been overhauling my old mans bike..


he was diagnosed with cancer in november last year and well his condition had deterirated alot in the last few months ,

anyway hes owned this bike for around 5 years, and its barely been used in the last 4 , just sat in the back garden basically rotting away , a couple of bad winters ate there way through the laquer on the alloy parts ect , the chrome rusted up , and the two tone paint was scratced and faded ,

it genrally looked like shit lol ,


anyway he decided about 4 weeks ago , he wanted it sorting and hes always wated a all white bike ,

so this is the end result ,










got to say a big big thanks to jacko and karl at blue oval ,

karl done all the chrome and alloy polishing , including the wheels ,
and jack painted the bodywork ( ford diamond white i may add )

bike got new tyres, brakes , fork seals ,full engine service ect ect

then all put bk together ,

just been and got it mot'd


what ya think ?

beef
Old 14-04-2009 | 08:47 PM
  #2  
doctor stavros's Avatar
doctor stavros
AMG C32
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,219
Likes: 0
From: Blackpool
Default

That looks fantastic! Hope he is well enough to ride it
Old 14-04-2009 | 08:48 PM
  #3  
Dan1281's Avatar
Dan1281
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,116
Likes: 0
From: wigan
Default

spot on mate, looks superb
Old 14-04-2009 | 08:49 PM
  #4  
cossie4i+'s Avatar
cossie4i+
TT T38 Power
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 22,368
Likes: 32
From: Somerset
Default

What a great thing to do

I hope your Dad gets to ride it

Steve
Old 14-04-2009 | 08:50 PM
  #5  
TimC's Avatar
TimC
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,367
Likes: 3
From: Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Default

Looks Superb. Hope it inspires your dad enough to get well enough to ride it
Old 14-04-2009 | 08:51 PM
  #6  
Less.'s Avatar
Less.
having a mid life crisis
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 46,642
Likes: 32
From: Kent
Default

Spoit on looks stunning and factory quality
Old 14-04-2009 | 08:51 PM
  #7  
Neil S's Avatar
Neil S
PassionFord Post Troll
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,815
Likes: 0
From: Cleveland
Default

Sorry to hear about your Dad beef, that looks absolutely mint now! Got any pictures of before?
Old 14-04-2009 | 08:52 PM
  #8  
Dangerous Malcolm..'s Avatar
Dangerous Malcolm..
BANNED
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 11,243
Likes: 0
From: .
Default

Brilliant mate.
Old 14-04-2009 | 08:55 PM
  #9  
blacky.'s Avatar
blacky.
BANNED
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,112
Likes: 0
From: stockton
Default

lol i dont want any thanks beefy i only made sure the bearings & spacers were in the right wheels when you tryed to fit the rear spacer in the front

looks a lot better in the flesh than the pics
Old 14-04-2009 | 08:55 PM
  #10  
Fiddy's Avatar
Fiddy
10K+ Poster!!
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 10,467
Likes: 4
From: Newton Aycliffe County Durham
Default

Looks awesome beef, well done mate

hope your dad improves and gets to ride it bud
Old 14-04-2009 | 08:58 PM
  #11  
charlie luciano's Avatar
charlie luciano
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 10,025
Likes: 87
From: Classified
Default

Bike looks bling wishing a speedy recovery for your Dad


Luciano
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:00 PM
  #12  
zetaboostboy522bhp's Avatar
zetaboostboy522bhp
Advanced PassionFord User
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,158
Likes: 119
From: in reality!!!!!!!!!!!
Default

brill mate your old man will be very proud of you!
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:03 PM
  #13  
Munch's Avatar
Munch
Mr. Sparkle!
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 12,775
Likes: 0
From: Wiltshire - swindon
Default

Sorry to hear about your had Beef but the Boys at Blue Overal did a top job
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:09 PM
  #14  
cookiem's Avatar
cookiem
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Default

Hope your dad gets well,the bike looks awsome,all the best to you and your dad.
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:10 PM
  #15  
SS1's Avatar
SS1
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 13,285
Likes: 3
From: Racing the clouds home
Default

COOL
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:13 PM
  #16  
-beefy-'s Avatar
-beefy-
Thread Starter
formerly beefy-rst-2
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 10,072
Likes: 3
From: cleveland rsoc
Default

Originally Posted by blacky.
lol i dont want any thanks beefy i only made sure the bearings & spacers were in the right wheels when you tryed to fit the rear spacer in the front

looks a lot better in the flesh than the pics
lol i would of got them the right way if i didnt have to worry about you bashing me in the bollocks all the time ,


the daft thing is i havent any pics of before, was on of them things of once i decided to do it , it was pulled apart ina cpl hrs , with no thought to piccys lol,

lets just say it looked like shit lol ,

ill see if i have any of before ,

but i dont think so ,

appriceate all the comments guys ,


yeah im hoping hes going to muster the energy to get bk on two wheels ,

but its looking less of a possibilty , he was knackerd just walking outside for ten min to see it when i gav him it bk .

but i did it to show i havent admittred defeat on his situation , a few family members were just saying ,

"he aint ever going to ride it so whats the point ,"

because the point is if someones got a bit of fight in them anythings possible , and i aint giving up on him yet

and thats why i didnt even question it and just got on with it
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:20 PM
  #17  
mad dog younge's Avatar
mad dog younge
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 798
Likes: 0
From: stockton-on-tees
Default

beefy i hope your old man gets well soon .as for the fork seals .you could of told me they were for your old mans bike .you should of got me to do the inner and outer seals not just the inner ones ,as there are up side down forks mate .see you sunday nures,e
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:20 PM
  #18  
Fiddy's Avatar
Fiddy
10K+ Poster!!
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 10,467
Likes: 4
From: Newton Aycliffe County Durham
Default

Originally Posted by -beefy-
i did it to show i havent admittred defeat on his situation , a few family members were just saying ,

"he aint ever going to ride it so whats the point ,"

because the point is if someones got a bit of fight in them anythings possible , and i aint giving up on him yet
Top man you beef, as you say mate, with a bit of fight, anything is possible fella

Old 14-04-2009 | 09:21 PM
  #19  
stebbo748's Avatar
stebbo748
PassionFord Regular
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 452
Likes: 0
From: Farnham Surrey
Default

Hope your dad is well enough to ride her soon Beefy....top quality work by all concerned and a great gesture from you....your old man will be well chuffed....Top bloke.


Regards Stebbo
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:23 PM
  #20  
Simmo's Avatar
Simmo
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,454
Likes: 1
From: West Sussex
Default

A truly awesome thing to do... looks stunning!!!
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:26 PM
  #21  
Maria.'s Avatar
Maria.
15K+ Super Poster!!
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 18,685
Likes: 1
From: All over the friggin place!!!
Default

Looks awesome honey!!!!!

Well done you! that is so so so lovely!!!
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:27 PM
  #22  
dojj's Avatar
dojj
Resident Wrestling Legend
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 50,018
Likes: 258
From: Little India
Default

well done for everyoine who helped you out

sorry to her about your dad beef
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:29 PM
  #23  
hai07222's Avatar
hai07222
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 552
Likes: 0
From: Birmingham
Default

Looks stunning, great job!
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:34 PM
  #24  
nickywarwick's Avatar
nickywarwick
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 619
Likes: 1
From: tyne & wear (houghton le spring)
Default

i bet your old man was well chuffed with it mate. it looks realy smart. nice white wall touch on tyres too. hope he picks up enough to ride it.
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:34 PM
  #25  
gazcos's Avatar
gazcos
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,455
Likes: 0
From: Milton Keynes
Default

Thats stunning. Well done to all involved ,its a credit to you all. Keep the faith !!
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:39 PM
  #26  
rst-g's Avatar
rst-g
ZETEC TURBO
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,925
Likes: 0
From: upton,wirral
Default

well in beefy lad looks very smart
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:43 PM
  #27  
Red16's Avatar
Red16
10K+ Poster!!
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 10,788
Likes: 2
From: South Shields
Default

Looks cool Beef,nice job!
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:47 PM
  #28  
Rossco's Avatar
Rossco
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 4,976
Likes: 0
From: Near Ipswich.
Default

Sad news about your dad

Bike looks great though he must be made up, as said hope he gets to have a ride on it.
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:47 PM
  #29  
jeans43's Avatar
jeans43
PassionFord Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 375
Likes: 0
From: Runcorn
Default

Originally Posted by -beefy-
l

but i did it to show i havent admittred defeat on his situation , a few family members were just saying ,

"he aint ever going to ride it so whats the point ,"

because the point is if someones got a bit of fight in them anythings possible , and i aint giving up on him yet

and thats why i didnt even question it and just got on with it
Thats the best way too look at it be an optimist not a pessimist, anything is possible.

Btw Bike looks ace mate well done
Old 14-04-2009 | 09:49 PM
  #30  
GTi-R23's Avatar
GTi-R23
The ladies love it French
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,565
Likes: 1
From: Chester
Default

Fair play, I usually hate bikes, but that looks mint in white, bet your old man loves it, top job.
Old 14-04-2009 | 10:03 PM
  #31  
biglee's Avatar
biglee
Audio specialist
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,633
Likes: 1
From: daventry,northants
Default

Beef i know how hard you have worked on this and i know how much you wanted to get it finished... very well done mate it looks awesome..
Old 14-04-2009 | 10:33 PM
  #32  
Jumbo's Avatar
Jumbo
Regular Contributor
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 284
Likes: 0
From: Midlands
Default

WOW ..... All the best to your Dad, bet he's well made up! Bike looks the nuts mate
Old 14-04-2009 | 10:34 PM
  #33  
thebigyin's Avatar
thebigyin
BANNED
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,932
Likes: 0
From: glasgow
Default

thats a belter,well done
Old 14-04-2009 | 10:40 PM
  #34  
J1mbo's Avatar
J1mbo
B1mbo
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 14,986
Likes: 1
From: Peterborough
Default

that is awsome mate, you guys done a great job, bet your old man is over the moon !

if anything makes your old man want to push on through it will be that and the thought of his old boys work
realy hope he recovers enough to ride it
Old 14-04-2009 | 10:59 PM
  #35  
CRAIG HAYTER's Avatar
CRAIG HAYTER
BANNED
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,370
Likes: 0
From: Far away from you so it doesnt matter
Default

Sorry to hear about your dadlooks excellent great work you should be proud
Old 14-04-2009 | 11:32 PM
  #36  
-beefy-'s Avatar
-beefy-
Thread Starter
formerly beefy-rst-2
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 10,072
Likes: 3
From: cleveland rsoc
Default

thanks for all the comments guys ,

yeah he was chuffed to bits , i couldnt stop grinning lol ,

now hes just got to get off his ass lol ,

i dont intend to force him to ride it , his health it my main concern and well with the lack of energy and what not his reaction speeds are down,

he was thinking of selling it , or even giving it to me ,

to be honest either way , just giving him it was enough and if the money helps more with things at the moment then its all good ,


either way im glad i did it
Old 15-04-2009 | 12:05 AM
  #37  
CRAIG HAYTER's Avatar
CRAIG HAYTER
BANNED
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,370
Likes: 0
From: Far away from you so it doesnt matter
Default

Hope your dad makes a full recoveryi would be in bits if it was one of my family membersthats a really good thing you done and as i said you should be very proud
Old 15-04-2009 | 12:26 AM
  #38  
JonnyBravo's Avatar
JonnyBravo
10K+ Poster!!
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 11,058
Likes: 7
From: Huntingdon
Default

Stunning effort on that, all the best with your old chap, I am sure he is over the moon with that
Old 15-04-2009 | 03:44 AM
  #39  
Cossy Mike's Avatar
Cossy Mike
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,135
Likes: 60
From: Tyne and Wear
Default

Sad to hear Beefy, motorbike looks well worth the hard effort
Old 15-04-2009 | 05:29 AM
  #40  
Twins's Avatar
Twins
15K+ Super Poster!!
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 18,043
Likes: 118
From: ESSEX
Default

Looks great ,bet he is well pleased with it



All times are GMT. The time now is 10:54 AM.