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The bike before I got my hands on it

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The various deconstruction

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The New and Improved parts of the bike

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2. The Dismantle »

It’s all just a front

It’s all just a front

With the steering column now separate from the bike, it was time to pay attention to the front end.

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3. The Bodywork »

An Update…. Finally.

An Update…. Finally.

So, its been a while in updating the site and the project status, but finally I can get on and explain what the latest is.
After about 10 weeks of the bike being in the spray …

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4. The Engine »

Vespa Engine Rebuild – ITS ALIVE!

Vespa Engine Rebuild – ITS ALIVE!

Well, over the last week or so I have been crafting an engine test stand out of some 40mm box section my friend Jamie donated.  The stand is complete and have today sprayed it up …

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5. The Rebuild »

An Update…. Finally.

An Update…. Finally.

So, its been a while in updating the site and the project status, but finally I can get on and explain what the latest is.
After about 10 weeks of the bike being in the spray …

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Miscellaneous »

Bead Blasting Bits – UPDATED!

Bead Blasting Bits – UPDATED!

So, I took my brother-in-law’s expert advice and have taken the flywheel, cylinder head and barrel to a local bead blasting company who are gonna bring them up like new again all for about £70. …

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