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Starting the restoration of a 1960 GS150 VS5 to original Piaggio factory specs.
All constructive criticism and advise will be appreciated.
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1948 Salsbury Model 85, 1951 Allstate 788-100, 1951 Allstate 788-101, 1958 VS4, 1957 Allstate
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Looks like a great starting point for a restoration. Will be following along.
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Thanks Gran sport. I'm sure ill be asking you for advise.
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Finally found a shop to straighten and refinish the original ulma 107 stainless steel trim. It's going to take 3-4 weeks.
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Looks good. Installing the leg shield trim is one of my least favorite tasks, especially on a nice, newly painted body. Ideally you get it to fit right before you paint it.
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Cleaned some parts this weekend.
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while i m still waiting for the legshield trim to be finished i tried some homemade zinc plating.
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various, but less than I used to have
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Looks good. Is that a home plating kit? if so, what manufacturer?
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KMF...it's a homemade recipe,using epsom salt,vinegar,water,zinc sulfate and a small transformer.
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this project is being scrapped.Parts are for sale.Except the legshield trim.
email me at jp355s@me.com
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