Pre-1980 Vintage Skateboard Gear

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Pre-1980 Vintage Gear (6027 Posts) Product Info Variflex Connection Trucks On 4/26/2009 66 wrote in from United States  (75.91.nnn.nnn) Patio over at GeorgiaSkater.com owns a pair......he has them on an old Sims Andrecht, can't recall the wheels     Rate post 317724 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) GT from NOR CALIFORNIA... On 4/25/2009 Vintage man wrote in from United States  (216.244.nnn.nnn) Hello from Nor Calif, off hwy 101 Oregon Expressway exit :----) You are a GEEN-YUSS!! Nice 1980s info and Los Gatos info!! I was playing rugby and kick starting my career during those days!... So missed the 1980s and 1990s as to skateboarding :----) Was also sipping beverages with the devils brew in em as well during those fun years!! Downtown San Fran biz area and weekends at some rugby joint in some city between Monterey Calif and Sacramento California!!! Missed disco though cause of rugby,and career :----) :----) Great info you have been providing.. Thanks, I was not sure what a Gremic was! David     Rate post 317715 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Pegasus 3/4 oak rocker complete On 4/25/2009 GT from Norcal wrote in from United States  (76.102.nnn.nnn) Another interesting local fact (maybe if you are in the San Jose area) is that in the early 80's Bob Denike who was a local area ripper and later became the President of NHS, one of the largest skate distributors/manufacturers in the biz, was the manager and I think owner. NHS has a bunch of brands like Santa Cruz skateboards/surfboards, Indy trucks, Krux, Creature, Norcal, etc. http://www.nhs-inc.com/     Rate post 317707 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Pegasus 3/4 oak rocker complete On 4/24/2009 markcaruthers wrote in from United States  (76.104.nnn.nnn) You're exactly right! Thanks much for the info. M     Rate post 317692 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Pegasus 3/4 oak rocker complete On 4/24/2009 GT from Norcal wrote in from United States  (69.3.nnn.nnn) Probably is "Gremic" which was a skate shop in Los Gatos, California. Their board brand was "Pegasus" if my memory serves me corectly.     Rate post 317688 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Gull bushing On 4/24/2009 PSR wrote in from United States  (72.236.nnn.nnn) Shaun,not exactly 'vintage correct', but effective, bushings would be Holey or the newer Randal tall conical ones. For more stability, Khiro barrels.     Rate post 317684 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Gullwing HPG IV Split axle bushings On 4/24/2009 Shaun wrote in from United Kingdom  (82.6.nnn.nnn) Can anyone suggest a good replacement bushing for gullwing hpg iv split axle trucks. I have a set that i would like to ride again but the originals have completely had it. Thanks all     Rate post 317683 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Pegasus 3/4 oak rocker complete On 4/24/2009 markcaruthers wrote in from United States  (76.104.nnn.nnn) picked up an old school 1977ish skate today.Oak..rockered..about 28x7..says Pegesus by gremec (not Grentec).,,wheel wells..4" grip down the middle.Any info appreciated.Came w/ RR 4's in great condiyion and ACS 500 trucks w/ original bushings still in great shape.Just wondering about deck origin?     Rate post 317655 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Taperflex per PSR thoughts :----) On 4/21/2009 Vintage Man wrote in from United States  (199.67.nnn.nnn) PSR in my defense, I was sick past 9 days. Was high on cough medicine when I came up with the Strada idea.. NOBODY likes those wheels with this deck :----) As I took em off the shelf, I was looking at the Red NOS re-issue Tunnels I have!! You mentioned they would look good... I had same thoughts, but the cough medicine and color formations was just to powerful in my mind LOL!! I am partial to Road Rider 4s and should have pictured em on the deck! Deck is for trade/sale..Think I have a trader. So Taperflex picture mostly for show. As I have removed the trucks/wheels and are back to storage :---) Hobie Weaver restoration this weekend. Complete and OG. Should look great! It will be for trade/sale. Yes I will post and torture all of you! PSR Post a picture of your stuff you mentioned or send to my email address... You have I hope! Cheers to all and back to biz/work!! David     Rate post 317578 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Taperflex restored On 4/21/2009 PSR wrote in from United States  (75.68.nnn.nnn) Vintage, how about the 'new' Tunnel Rocks instead of those quad-wheelie Stradas? Just a thought, nothin' against the Stradas, as I used to race on those. Nice resto, I'm a tad jealous... BTW, my Hobie Parkrider now sports Lazers and ABEC 11 Stingers (same core as a Strada, just a few millimeters wider at the tire), but the Tunnels are on my 'wish list' for it (as are a set of Mid-tracks, since that's what was on it for two decades of ridin'). Meanwhile, my 2-1/2 year old twins love the Hobie enough that 'Daddy' here dosen't get to ride it without an arguement from them! ;-)     Rate post 317573 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Taperflex Restoration On 4/18/2009 Vintage Man wrote in from United States  (216.244.nnn.nnn) I believe this is a 1977-79ish Taperflex Baked it 350 degrees 5 min or so to melt or loosen the 30yr old grip tape glue... Concerned about the layered wood work... Came of easy... Was a great idea I think I had, but may have been told by others in the past!! Put on 1977-79ish Bennett Pro Ads, 1988-ish Strada Hyper slalom style wheels for the color combo with the wood. I agree though the Red Road Rider 4s NOS would look pretty sweet as well!! Hope ya like the before and after pictures!!     Rate post 317470 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Vintage Skateboards in UK newspaper On 4/9/2009 mad-rat wrote in from United Kingdom  (92.233.nnn.nnn) Yeah, the magazine that was included in The Independent is available on line now http://en.redbulletin.com/articles/magazine_archive/ There are 4 magazines on this page, the April edition is the top left, black cover. If you click the cover, it loads a clever e-book thing that lets you flip through the pages and click to zoom and read. Under the picture of each edition, you can also load and save it as a PDF Page 13 is the one with the Quicksilver to modern board comparison. Last months, also contained an interesting article on skater Don Brown and his move to USA and starting Etnies shoe company Sole Technology.     Rate post 317081 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Vintage Skateboards in UK newspaper On 4/8/2009 Shaun wrote in from United Kingdom  (82.6.nnn.nnn) Peter Missed the paper on Tuesday. Any chance you could scan the article and post it here. Have checked the Independent website but nothing there. Still got my eye out for those Variflex connection trucks for you. Shaun     Rate post 317045 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) American magnesium On 4/7/2009 Fredvintage wrote in from France  (193.253.nnn.nnn) Hi Kevin Thank's for your answer, waiting for the pictures Fred     Rate post 316997 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Mad Rat On 4/6/2009 Vintage Man wrote in from United States  (199.67.nnn.nnn) CONGRATS!!!!!!! Will try to get mag and see your efforts!! Those quicksilvers are beautiful and expensive, they got a great eye!! Thats why I went with Banzai :----) I could afford em!! :----) cheers and congrats again!! David     Rate post 316956 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Vintage Skateboards in UK newspaper On 4/6/2009 mad-rat wrote in from United Kingdom  (92.233.nnn.nnn) I have one of my vintage skateboards featured in 'The Independent' newspaper tomorrow, Tuesday 7th April, which includes a modern sports supplement from 'Red Bull' Page 13 of the Red Bull supplement magazine features old 'state of the art' skateboard technology compared to today's. They shot a number of my boards in London and they selected the one you see (Powell Quicksilver) as representing the peak of skateboard technology in 1977 when skateboarding gained its most attention. I wrote a piece for them covering the technical background on the equipment and they have included a shortened version of it. Buy 'The Independent', Tuesday 7th April 2009 Peter www.skateboardzoo.com     Rate post 316952 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) American Mags On 4/1/2009 Kevin wrote in from United States  (72.67.nnn.nnn) I may have a set of American Magnesiums, I'll email ya Fred when I find them.     Rate post 316781 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) makaha On 3/31/2009 jason wrote in from United States  (98.216.nnn.nnn) took it for a quick test ride, those old trucks rip!!!     Rate post 316739 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) makaha On 3/30/2009 Jason wrote in from United States  (98.216.nnn.nnn) hey, i finished my makaha today! heres some pics- I used clear grip on the top, cut to show the inlaid wood, im still going to put the stars on the wheels to resemble the brazilian flag at some point. Oh, and for those that may not know, Jairzinho was the first player to score at least once in every game of the world cup. =)     Rate post 316707 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) unknown board On 3/30/2009 Shadrak wrote in from Sweden  (83.183.nnn.nnn) Anybody knows something about this board? Made completely of fiberglass, Trucks marked with "S", Orginal bearings marked with "china" bought in Sweden between 1976-78. Very happy for answers. Thanks. Shad,Sweden. http://longboard.eu/forum/view_thread.xml?thread=3713     Rate post 316706 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Original ALVA tri or Bi logo, American Mag. trucks On 3/30/2009 fredvintage wrote in from France  (79.88.nnn.nnn) Hi skaters I'm looking for an OG ALVA tri or Bi logo deck in good shape. And a set of NOS or near NOS American Magnesium trucks. I have stuff to trade but i can also buy. Will pay of course for shipping Thank's and have a good skatebboarding day FRED     Rate post 316679 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Krypto deck, ALVA On 3/30/2009 fredvintage wrote in from France  (79.88.nnn.nnn) Hi Simon Do you have some decks to sell, trade ? I'm from Biarritz, France Merci pour ta réponse and have a good day And, by the way, i'm lokking to buy (or trade) a OG (not reissue) ALVA Tri or bi logo deck,and american magnesium trucks (NOS or near) FRED     Rate post 316678 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Kryptonics - Malba On 3/30/2009 Simon wrote in from France  (90.42.nnn.nnn) Nice little collection there, I have a K.beam Malba too with 4 different colour Alva wheels and tracker 6 tracks, I've had it since new (I really do have get some photos...)     Rate post 316675 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Kryptonics Display On 3/29/2009 Vintage Man wrote in from United States  (66.245.nnn.nnn) I stole this from another site :----) Have spoken with the owner on many an occassion. Maybe he might add some specs and stories, who knows! Enjoy the sweets!     Rate post 316658 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Better Than Jason's????? On 3/27/2009 Vintage Man wrote in from United States  (66.245.nnn.nnn) Somebody sent this picture to me today... These are skateboards that have been painted as well!! Not sure better than Jason's :---) Vintage though!! Looks like one fell onto the vintage ride in the picture... LOL.. cheers and enjoy!     Rate post 316619 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0)

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