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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: 5fiddy on May 26, 2009, 08:50:04 pm

Title: Just got a Proflex 550
Post by: 5fiddy on May 26, 2009, 08:50:04 pm

Alright, so I work at a shop and some guy brought in an old Offroad Proflex 550. Got it really cheap, $25.  It's not in the best of shape, but has potential.  Its the gray/blue rear, far from mint condish. Anyway, would I do it a disservice to strip and paint custom colors?  I dont know if there's any "ah, na man, keep it original" folks out there.  I'm thinking white with sky blue rear/stem. Also, my guess is OEM decals are long gone?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Just got a Proflex 550
Post by: orange on May 27, 2009, 12:13:48 am

some like the original patina, others go hotrod - do whatever takes your fancy ;) Post a pic when you've done it :D

If you really want decals I know someone who can do it - let me know.

Title: Re: Just got a Proflex 550
Post by: Willie_B on May 27, 2009, 04:34:15 am

Make it your way. Do a decent job though. And throw up a photo or two for us to admire.

Title: Re: Just got a Proflex 550
Post by: shovelon on May 27, 2009, 10:30:24 am

As long as it is kept alive, all is fair game in my book.

Title: Re: Just got a Proflex 550
Post by: Lysander on May 28, 2009, 03:34:16 am

I'd go for a respray.........but white main, silver swingarm/black rear and stem- the colours of the later 550s with the bell cranky thing for the swingarm mounted brake.
Looked cool- had one, loved it, still miss it! White was slight pearlised effect, if I remember.

Title: Re: Just got a Proflex 550
Post by: 5fiddy on June 04, 2009, 08:51:42 pm

here is a pic I took when I first got it.  It looks nothing like this now...new pics coming soon!
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/jrcxu/DSC_1300.jpg)

Title: Re: Just got a Proflex 550
Post by: Akagi on June 06, 2009, 11:47:29 pm

I love the forks on this.

Title: Re: Just got a Proflex 550
Post by: 5fiddy on June 19, 2009, 03:54:50 pm

Just finished!...its about 99% done (still need a proper elastomer) and I'm looking for a different rigid fork for this to paint (anybody want this old Tange?).  Gravity is the brand of my longboards, but it looks fine for now.   ;D
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/jrcxu/DSC_1481.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b54/jrcxu/DSC_1477.jpg)

Title: Re: Just got a Proflex 550
Post by: shovelon on June 19, 2009, 05:21:54 pm

That is looking really nice. I like the color scheme.

I would take those forks if you are still offering. ;D

Terry

Title: Re: Just got a Proflex 550
Post by: 5fiddy on July 17, 2009, 04:25:51 pm

Anybody have any idea as to the value of this bike?  I guess I could find out the 'market value' on ebay...just curious.  I know its not stock, but its in nice shape.

Title: Re: Just got a Proflex 550
Post by: orange on July 18, 2009, 01:03:35 am

unfortunately the answer's "not much"... :(

Title: Re: Just got a Proflex 550
Post by: 5fiddy on July 20, 2009, 11:26:55 am

...and my reply would be "thats what i figured"  :-\