Unique junk bike rescued & restored

In this episode I meticulously rescue, repaint, rebuild, and restore a bike that was, otherwise, destined for the scrap heap. I got this '91 Haro Impulse Comp off from a local retiree who couldn't ride anymore and was just wanting to get rid of it. I recognized instantly the potential of this bike, with the beautiful lines, those 90s stylings, and that durable steel. While I wasn't interested in restoring it to it's original lime green, I did want to pay homage to 90s stylings with some candy apple green and purple accents. The cherry on top was having a viewer, Paul Y., graciously send me some 30 year-old gorgeous ODI attack grips that complimented the build nicely. Thanks again Paul! Join my Patreon to enjoy this content early and ad-free: http://patreon.com/BuildaBetterBike ⚙️ PARTS LIST Ultracycle Quill Extender: https://geni.us/72iKU (Amazon affiliate) Wake MTB Stem 45 Degree: https://geni.us/79XBsgX (Amazon affiliate) Wake 31.8mm MTB Mountain Bike Handlebars: https://geni.us/9jQiKx (Amazon affiliate) SHIMANO BR-T4000 Front V-Brake: https://geni.us/eBZJMAXXIS Tires Dth 26 x 2.15 https://geni.us/Slc2 (Amazon affiliate) 11-speed cassette: https://geni.us/bm2E (Amazon affiliate) Avid Speed Dial 7 Bicycle Brake Lever: https://geni.us/ykbO8 (Amazon affiliate) GANOPPER 32T Single Speed Crankset 1X: https://geni.us/6GIQ (Amazon affiliate) Race Face Narrow Wide Single Chainring: https://geni.us/GNrjAAZivisk 5PCS Single Chainring Bolts: https://geni.us/OzTK (Amazon affiliate) Shimano SLX M7000 11-Speed Right Shifter: https://geni.us/CBsFh (Amazon affiliate) SHIMANO SLX RD-M7000 Rear Derailleur: https://geni.us/lDT02 KMC X11.93 11 Speed Chain: https://geni.us/uzCMd (Amazon affiliate) Freedom Econoline Saddle: https://geni.us/ftjI (Amazon affiliate) corki Extra Large Mountain Bike Pedals: https://geni.us/Od6sDaE (Amazon affiliate) 🛠️ TOOLS LIST Favorite allen wrenches: https://geni.us/OBBLB3i Favorite cable cutter: https://geni.us/ta3YDP Favorite chain breaker: https://geni.us/OFSyRkc My bike stand: https://geni.us/x9KWx Bike scale (luggage scale: https://geni.us/gAufZ Favorite calipers: https://geni.us/BKfTj (Amazon affiliate link) Favorite tire levers: https://geni.us/UwMBIP (Amazon affiliate link) Torque wrench I use: https://geni.us/0IJFLAF (Amazon affiliate link) Sandblasting cabinet: https://geni.us/oJEDfpS (Amazon affiliate link) 🛢️ GREASE & CLEANERS Favorite grease gun: https://geni.us/zWxW My parts washer: https://geni.us/YTV0tI (Amazon affiliate link) Favorite de-greaser: https://geni.us/kOMLM Favorite bike wash: https://geni.us/IJ5gAdA Anti-seize compound: https://geni.us/TNdeRA Wizards metal polish: https://geni.us/d6Vml My favorite chain lube: https://geni.us/WfDkd ⚙️ WHEELBUILDING TOOLS My favorite pump: https://geni.us/kV6In (Amazon affiliate link) EVT Mulfinger Nipple Loader: https://geni.us/WQNPknF (Amazon affiliate link) Park Tool ND-1 Nipple Driver: https://geni.us/vRyW5 (Amazon affiliate link) Park Tool TS-8 Truing Stand: https://geni.us/0Qtzq7I (Amazon affiliate link) My favorite spoke wrench: https://geni.us/Bua73k (Amazon affiliate link) Wheelsmith spoke-rep: https://geni.us/hQxY0B (Amazon affiliate link) 🎨 POWDER & PAINTShttps://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PMB-6913/illusion-sour-applehttps: //www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PMB-4103/purple-metallichttps://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PPS-2974/clear-vision 🎵 MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio See my other channel: @AndrewGoodCamera 🔖 CHAPTERS 00:00​ Bike walk-through 00:33​ Tear-down 05:48​ Restoration & Painting 17:54 Ready for final reassembly 18:51 Reassembly 30:31 Let's stare at it

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