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1964 & 2013 Vespa, 1986 Honda Elite 150 Deluxe
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Okay...not really...of course.

I am attempting to bring my 64' back to life though. Please help.

Who do you recommend for sandblasting, bodywork, and paint in California. My GS has very little rust, however the leg shield needs body work (dent at the Vespa badge on the edge) and a dent on the engine cowl. (I would have include some pictures, but I am currently overseas at the moment).

Also, the original Siem headlight chrome ring has a dent (it looks like a garden tool fell over and smacked it back in the day). Is this something that can be repair (welded & re-chromed)? Or, should I just replace it?

Also, Powder coating rims, wheels, fork & associated pieces, and spare wheel cover, Any thoughts?

Thanks so much MV community for the help.

(Sorry for the basic questions. I am certain this has all been covered in past MV threads)
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1964 & 2013 Vespa, 1986 Honda Elite 150 Deluxe
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Just to be clear, I am NOT converting my GS into a garden planter. I am trying to restore this old Vespa for the road.

Again, any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.
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Re: Thinking of converting my 1964 GS 160 into a garden plan
[quote="oldrustyscoot"]
jamesjohn wrote:
Who do you recommend for sandblasting, bodywork, and paint in California. My GS has very little rust, however the leg shield needs body work (dent at the Vespa badge on the edge) and a dent on the engine cowl. (I would have include some pictures, but I am currently overseas at the moment). I dont live in California, but if I did I would take it to Bar Italia in Van Nyes and give them a huge pile of cash.

Also, the original Siem headlight chrome ring has a dent (it looks like a garden tool fell over and smacked it back in the day). Is this something that can be repair (welded & re-chromed)? Or, should I just replace it? IF its Siem then I would restore it on my own and just try to enjoy the project.

Also, Powder coating rims, wheels, fork & associated pieces, and spare wheel cover, Any thoughts? Black, very black

Thanks so much MV community for the help.

(Sorry for the basic questions. I am certain this has all been covered in past MV threads)

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