A few new parts

Whilst Paddy worked on the frame and panels it was time to get working on the rest of the Vespa. Between Steve, Angie and me we carefully went through everything, Steve's expertise on the wiring & engine and Angie & me looking at what we might be able to salvage.

The wheel rims were badly corroded so they were fit for the bin. All the cables needed replacing, I guess these would have been replaced anyway as they were old and frayed in places. All the fuel and oil lines were hardened from age and from sitting in all weather. The handlebar grips were old and rotten so they had been cut off and binned.

The front brake disc was badly scored so a new disc was put on the list.

The ignition was in poor condition so a new one was placed on the list. A test by Steve showed the regulator to be also faulty.
Whilst working on the engine Steve noticed that the clutch cover was cracked, another one for the list.

Almost every nut and bolt broke or had to be drilled out during the strip down, the list of new parts grew and this restoration was beginning to look like a nut and bolt job.

The orders were compiled and placed in order of how much I could afford to spend at once :)

The new parts began to arrive.

New RMS fully adjustable front and rear shock absorbers, a new stand, carbon fibre brake & clutch levers and matching kick starter lever

New clutch cover

New brake pads, new regulator, new rear wheel plate. I ordered a new plug also and the rest of the plugs are for my RD350LC

New wheel rims & tyres, all new rubber trim for the edge of the frame and panels, also included but not in the photo are new chrome and rubber floor runners. New rear fender/mudguard and the envelope contains a nut and bolt kit to replace every nut and bolt on the Vespa

Carbon fibre look indicator lenses, bearing kit and carburettor air intake pipe