Comments on: Vespa restoration project | antique motor scooter restoration

By: Carl Ahlstrom

Carl Ahlstrom — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:24:04 +0000

Hi there,

I live in Bangkok and own a working 1974 vespa 150cc. They are an absolute blast. If you need any info or parts just contact me as the parts here are in abundance and dirt cheap. You can contact me on carl@ahlstromconsulting.com.

Hope your restoration project is going well and nearing completion.

Regards,
Carl

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By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:01:23 +0000

Enjoy the restore!

I wouldn’t invest in paint. Get it running and dependable mechanically and call it quits, unless this specific model is sentimental to you. The rust can be treated.

Check out my restoration at:
http://www.vesparestoration.blogspot.com

It should prove very helpful on your resto.

Best of luck and have fun!

Jeremy

By: Bill Sommers

Bill Sommers — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:33:42 +0000

Nice to find a blogspot that mixes scooters and music. Right up my alley!

I’m looking forward to the restoration project posts. I’m always into learning little tricks.

Have fun,
Bill

By: Delrond

Delrond — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:51:28 +0000

Welcome Jeffraham!

A hose clamp you say? Hmm that does sound like it could work.. may look into that when i next get round to work on her.

Cheers for visiting

By: Jeffraham Prestonian

Jeffraham Prestonian — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:48:58 +0000

I’ve heard of others using a hose clamp to compress the rings while inserting the piston back into the cylinder. I’ve never tried it, but it sounded like a good idea!
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By: Delrond

Delrond — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:06:18 +0000

Really! that would make life a hell of a lot easier.

Do you have a link to where I could buy such a tool?

Thanks for visiting the blog Ron!

By: Ron

Ron — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:35:42 +0000

There is an actual tool to compress the piston rings as you slip the unit into the cyl. If you are serious about doing major engine repair work…it is worth the investment.
And then you can be the hero and lend it to all your scooter friends.

By: Delrond

Delrond — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:03:27 +0000

Hey thanks for all your kind comments! I will look into the Continental Zippy 1 tires… maybe i could even look at posting a review of a number of different tires on here.

I will hopefully get some free time to look at her at the weekend so will keep you posted.

By: steve

steve — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:50:26 +0000

$250, eh? She looks pretty straight. Low miles. Seems to be a great resto scoot! Keep us filled in on the progress!

(good lookin’ blog by the way)