1995 GT VERTIGO Freestyle BMX Restoration
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- čas přidán 20. 09. 2022
- Today we restore a: 1995 GT VERTIGO Freestyle BMX
From a rusty frame and fork to gleaming chrome.
mostly original spec or era correct parts.
the hardest parts to find were the Wheels
there is a video on citric acid baths in the how too playlist along with a full video on refurbishing the Bulldog Brakes.
We hope you enjoy the video & Restoration.
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Nice touch, on the triple yolk, headstock assembly...bike is mint brov....massive respect 🙏 🫡
Much appreciated thank you
Another quality build dude. Really awesome. Although I love 80’s GT’s, there’s something very cool about these 90’s GT’s.. Really great job again!!
I would love to find an 80s gt but no chance here in the uk. I have a 95 pro freestyle tour and a 96 powerlite pfs pro . I was in my teens when these came out so nostalgic to me.
Very nice work
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you Welly love your passion such an amazing project
Thank you. I do take my time with them. I think the results show.
Fantastic Content.Thank You For Sharing. Have a nice day❤👍
Thank you for watching and the comment.
I was blasting quadruple tailwhips off a big snow kicker with plywood on the lip on a vertigo around 1997. Had a really short top tube. I wasn't landing them, but when I told buddies at school they didn't believe me because people weren't even really doing double whips at the time.
Sounds like you had a great time back then. Thanks for sharing.
Those fan mags!!!! Nice!
Cheers. I love them too. Screams 90s.
Nice
Thank you
That is a thing of beauty. I'm about to do mine now, but it's the one with a black frame and chrome forks.
Thank you for the kind comment. Good luck with yours. I also have the 98 vertigo in black and chrome which is on the to do list.
GT was a dream bike during my teen years in the 80's. I remember they had a catalog and we would carry it to school and just dream of getting one. There was one other brand that was top of the line can't think of the name.
I'm glad these videos bring back memories. I used to do the same with Redline and mongoose as well. Both of which there will be a build/restoration on. Thanks for watching
Really nice restoration job 😁
Thank you. It turned out nice
Awesome job glad to see you got one of your dream bikes with all the original bones! Trying to recreate my chrome 84 GT Pro Performer like the one i had as a kid before it was stolen has proven to be a very expensive hobby.
Thank you for watching and the comment. I do hope you manage to get all you need for yours.
Awesome bike,I just restored 2 of my old 95 gt vertigos just like that one and sold them both last year to buy an 85 hutch trickstar for my son
Thank you. I'm going to hold onto it for a bit. 👍 thanks for watching
Best looking bmx there ever was 👌😍
The iconic downtube bend. Love it
Haro had great bikes, but GT also was so staight quality and beutiful form. Riding these bikes back in the 80's and 90's was something ahead probably. 😎💯💯
I totally agree! Only the rich kids had GTs in our area. Couldn't believe it when I found this frame. Then the hunt for parts started.
Thanks for watching and please do check out my latest video. The restoration of a Redline Rl620.
@@whitewellybmxrestorations thx probably will see more of this restorations, Im subscibing dude. Hey some of these tricks to repare a future bike can be helpful. 😎😎😌
@@whitewellybmxrestorations my first bike was a Freestyler from Haro, around 20 years, it had that 90's vibes and it was so heavy, yet so well build for my age. One of the best bikes no doubt. 😎
What an amazing restoration 🤟
Thank you. I think this is the best one yet.
I restored a Hutch pro racer a couple years ago. Chrome wasn't perfect but wasn't bad. Cleaned it up got some old and new parts to build it. It looks great. I just couldn't get myself to rechrome it. Your bike came out super!
Would love a hutch. Glad you managed to restore yours and thank you for watching.
a shed load of work... goes into that.. great video man
Yeah been doing this one on and off for a few month. Thanks for watching
@@whitewellybmxrestorations Nice build on your bike! 👍😎🚲
@@OGUncle_Lino_1972 thank you
Dude, you are a genius!! Love a good honest restoration 👍👍 this video has given me the drive to track down a couple of projects 👍👍
Thank you it's what I do. If someone cant restore a bike in the back garden it then becomes unrealistic.
What you after if you dont mind me asking? I might be able to point you in the right direction
@whitewellybmxrestorations I'm after an old school bmx to restore or a newer one and do a unique one off. Just finished an MTB build. I used to tinker with bikes and really want to get back into it. Had a raleigh burner bmx back in 83 👍👍
@@russcurrie72 plenty out there if you look hard enough. 👍
@whitewellybmxrestorations will have a look when I get chance 👍👍
Brilliant as always
Thank you for watching
Great content bringing back memories... I have something sad and stupid On my part to share ... I was that spoiled 80s kid who loved collecting bikes(hardly ever rode)... Had the GT pro performer signed by The Chairman ....Haro Masters signed by Run DMC... And Redline RL20ii signed by El Cid...They were all signed each time I attended an AFA Freestyle Comp....Kept them all in my garage for years and then just gave them away when it came time to move.... Wish I gave them to you
Thank you so much for the compliment. Makes it all worth while. It sounds like you had an awesome childhood getting to meet the pros. Would love to meet them even now. I know what you meen with giving stuff away. In the late 90s I threw away so many rare parts but sidnt know they were going to become rare. Thanks for watching and if you havnt subscribed please consider it so you catch more awsome builds.
Muy bonita te quedo. Yo también tengo la misma GT. Saludos desde Toluca México
Thank you for watching and the kind words. Regards
Grate vid love it man. That build up came out amazing All Nice And Shiny
wwooooeeee
well done
Thank you for watching. I'm pleased with how it came out. Just as I remember from the catalogues. Stick around I have a few more Restorations to come.
Crazy I found one of these in 2007 and it was a purple splash or whatever they called it..the paint looked really bad so my dumb ass striped all the paint and painted it sky blue..kicking myself in the ass for that one still..the paint I did came out great.I still own the bike ,really wish I didn’t strip it..great job
Ide love a purple haze paint one. Although the baby blue one is nice. I kick my self every day. The amount of stuff like frames and skyways I gave away or binned was crazy.
If you are in the uk and if you want rid of yours I'll take a look. Just drop me an email.
Thanks for watching and the comment.
Beautiful job brother,,I’m building 2 different 98 vertigo builds at the moment…cheers from nyc…
Thank you mate. Love doing builds. Ive for a 98 to do aswell. Good luck with your builds.
You’ve done a nice job on that mate 🚴
Thanks for watching and the compliment. Keep an eye out (subscribe lol) for future builds including a 95 Gt pro freestyle tour and a 95 powerlite fs pro among 14 others.
Cheers
😍nice job man💯
Thank you. Love how it turned out.
Nice video! Saved the chrome. I got a bunch of 80s bikes on my channel
Cheers mate. I follow you on ig . Love the redline. One of my grail bikes .
Freaking awesome bro !!
Thanks man. Sont forget to subscribe for more builds.
Why have I only just found this channel!!! Lovely work!…I’ve just bought a 1999 vertigo frame with the s bend always wanted one,the chrome isn’t that good so thinking powdercoat once I’ve collected all the period correct parts!! Also you have a new subscriber,keep up the good work mate keep these bmx’s alive
Hi thank you for the kind words. Why haven't you found us before lol jk . We are on insta and Facebook if you want to see sneak peaks at our next builds. Good luck with your build and post pics to our Facebook.
Damn came out nice, Hello from San Diego, California.
Thank you for watching. I remember watching x games on tv that were in San Diego bitd.
Brother excellent video, can you please tell me where I can purchase the container what you put the frame in I can’t seem to get one big enough for a frame
Thank you for the comment. In the uk you can buy them from a shop called B&M .
Is a wham Crystal 55L underbed storage box.
Hope that helps
Thank you for this Video, Im restoring a 96 Vertigo and thanks the heavens for this. Was wondering where you got your decals? I am trying to find the red splash decals, that one sold on ebay I picked up doesnt looks so great.
Hi thank you for your kind words. Much appreciated. This is why I started the channel to help out others. I get my decals from PerfektDecals on facebook, join the group and ask your question. Say I recommended you it helps me out
Regards
I got this exact bike this week and most the decals were missing… do you have the exact measurements on where to place them or just eyeball them as close as possible
Hi
If you drop me a message on Instagram I'll get some for you.
My decals are from perfektDecals on facebook.
Hiya buddy lovely build what’s the name of the brand of those Tyres please they look really nice
Hi they are by DURO tan/amber wall freestyle tyres . These came on a bike I picked up but they are available on ebay I believe.
Hi can you tell me what you put in the tub of water plz? I'm restoring 2 chrome bmx bikes one has patches of rust of parts where the chrome is worn do you know what would be the best way to sort it out any help would be appreciated great build by the way
Hi . Thanks for watching. It is citric acid Crystal's. There is a video on how to do this in the how to playlist. I used 1kg of Crystal's to 50L of water and it works well. Regards
Hello again, could you share what tires you got and where you got them please. Thank you.
Hi. They are duro tan/amber wall freestyle tyres . These came on a bike I picked up but they are available on ebay I believe.
Loved the video, very useful, I just wondered where you got your sticker from?
Thank you for the comment. Have you seen the other videos?
The decals are from perfektDecals on facebook.
@@whitewellybmxrestorations no not seen the other videos, I just came cross this one, I’ll have a look thou. Thank you
Brilliant thank you
i like it.. r u selling it? it would be cool with red grips
Hi . Thanks for watching and the comment. Unfortunately I don't sell them. Part of my personal collection. Red grips would be cool. Used them on a powerlite build.
Awesome 👌🏼. Are they reproduction decals or were u able to source originals?
Thanks man . The decals are high quality reproductions from PerfektDecals on facebook. Tell them I sent you if you get some. It helps the channel out.
Hi there, it came out really good. I’m about to restore the same bike, 95 GT Performer in chrome. What size Gyros do I have to buy, is it the 1 inch threaded? I really wanted to get the Odyssey G3 but I dont think it fits the 95 GT Performer. Thanks.
Hi thanks for watching. Sounds like a good project. Yeah 95 is 1 inch threaded. Dont think the g3 comes in 1 inch. Good luck with your project.
Where are you located?? I have a vertigo that needs restoration as well.
In the UK. Unfortunately I only restore my personal collection. Thank you for watching.
no washers in the rear axle?
There should be yeah
Just checked. It's just a flange nut. The dropout had been eaten in the same spot.
Great vid bro planning on this soak for my performer in 2023. What size is ur tub and wher is it from?
Thanks mate. It's a 55L underbed storage box made by Whamm. I got it in a local shop but big box brand stores like home depot B&Q or Lowes depending on where in the world you are. 50L of water to 1KG of citric acid Crystal's from amazon.
Good luck with your restoration and post it on our socials if you want.
@@whitewellybmxrestorations B&Q cheers buddy and yes I have 2023 to do it in hopefully I will be able to document it 👍🏻
@@djvaxene8123 brilliant. Good luck with it 👍
Do you know the cup size for the headset
32.5mm is what I used
I have same exact 1 48s all original tho nice and clean nice resto Kool where u get sticker kit from I have a 2000 dyno air aswell
Hi man thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. The decals are from PerfektDecals on Facebook. Tell them we sent you. It helps the channel out.
@@whitewellybmxrestorations oh snap 😆 u told me last time I just forgot ur name thanx bro I appreciate I just need to safety sticker near seat clamp
What did you used to treat the frame at the start of the video? Was it citric acid and then soda crystals? I’m going to do mine in the next month or so and would love to get it some near the finish you’ve got on this one. Awesome job mate. 👍🏻
Thank you for watching and the kind comments.
Yes its citric acid. I put 1kg of Crystal's in the 55l tub almost full of water. Same again with the soda Crystal's. Rinse off then dry.
Check out my latest video if you liked this.
I had a black and yellow 1996 vertigo sadly it got stolen along with my friend gt air
It's a shame when that happens. Maybe get one again some day. Thanks for watching.
@@whitewellybmxrestorationsI have been looking for ages one day ill find one your bicycle came out perfect good job!
Should of just made it a performer with those mags vertigos all had spoked wheels
Thank you for the comment. I'll get another frame to do a performer. I built this like the bike I always wanted as a kid.
@@whitewellybmxrestorations yeah its nice bike my friend to had same bike you could of just put performer decals on it made it a performer vertigo was exactly same just with 48h spoked wheels instead of mags were on the performers
@@chrischequer9038 performer also had pitbull brake on rear . Metal pedals and clear grips. . Gives me an excuse to build another 👍👍
Is that the Preston bmx track in the introduction?
It is mate .
always wanted those wheels,,,i give you 2000 buchs for them?
Hi thanks for the offer but they are not for sale.
@@whitewellybmxrestorations ahhh i dont blame you ,those are rare now
What size are those tires
20x1.95
@whitewellybmxrestorations looks nice, thanks for the response
No problem
Hi .. Do You sell these restorations ?
Hi not as yet no
Is this one a keeper?
Hi thanks for watching. Unfortunately yes it's a keeper.
@@whitewellybmxrestorations You worked hard on it so you should keep it and enjoy riding it.
@@tmbmx that I will. Thank you
yo sell me that bike..
Glad you like my work . Unfortunately I dont sell them.
I can tell it ran like shiet
Not unless you readjusted the crank and wheels behind the scene 😂 nice bike tho
Thanks for the view. I leave them tight because they always come loose. Always have with me since the 80s.
Felt bad for you watching you spend all that time lining up that sticker using that goofy blue tape and then the end is still not only put it on crooked but you ended up bending it so it droops.
The blue tape is pointless. You need to line up things based on the longest horizontal line and the tubing not the side profile. The clear film they put over the stickers isn’t square because it’s done in a separate process and the cutting is done and yet a third process so you never want to use the masking as a guide. He always wanna use the letters, themselves and square them up with the tubing
Hey it is what it is. Thank you for the view and the comment it all helps.
Is there anyway you can send me a list of what you use to restore this bike cuz you're moving so fast I can't see anything or using
Hi thank you for watching.
The first bath is citric acid for 24 hours and the parts are scrubbed with a stiff brush and the second bath is a soda Crystal's bath. Again scrubbed. Rinsed with water and dried. Polished up with Autosol metal polish. There is a full video in the how to playlist to show the process.
Hope this helps
Regards