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Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:17:02 +0000 quote
Great project. Heroic effort. Excellent documentation.
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Sun, 04 Nov 2018 22:13:04 +0000

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Sun, 04 Nov 2018 22:13:04 +0000 quote
Amazing Restoration
Thank you so much for posting such great pics and description of your work. I have a 2006 GTS250ie that a friend has given me after his crash with 296 original miles on it and would like to do the same with. It has a bent frame so I need to take it all apart, have the frame straightened powder coated and then put back together. I hope to achieve the same end result you have.



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Wed, 07 Nov 2018 13:56:37 +0000 quote
Wow, that's incredible and such a detailed report. Great Photos.

Great Work!
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Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:19:32 +0000

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Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:19:32 +0000 quote
Late to the party
Amazing write up. Well done!
Wed, 02 Jan 2019 03:05:26 +0000

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Wed, 02 Jan 2019 03:05:26 +0000 quote
That looks amazing! Very nice job.
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Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:48:16 +0000

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Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:48:16 +0000 quote
whodatschrome: I tracked down the owner and he gave it to me for free

T5bitza69: You're right! It was a cool color at first, but I've grown tired of it. I think I'll repaint it this spring
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Mon, 18 Feb 2019 10:56:09 +0000 quote
Every time I come back to this thread I am fascinated and very very thankful that you did it.
So, once again, Thank You!
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:35:51 +0000

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Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:35:51 +0000 quote
1wheel_drive - Disassembly -The file you posted for this seems no longer available. When I click on the ling I get a '404 - That file isn't here anymore' message.

Is there any chance you can re-post it please?
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:36:13 +0000

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Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:36:13 +0000 quote
1wheel_drive - Disassembly -The file you posted for this seems no longer available. When I click on the ling I get a '404 - That file isn't here anymore' message.

Is there any chance you can re-post it please?
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Tue, 19 Feb 2019 03:30:13 +0000 quote
lostboater: thanks for the props!

Touring300: I updated the Dropbox. Should be good to go.
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Sun, 19 May 2019 21:29:30 +0000 quote
Wow! What an ah-mazing story and adventure! Thank you for sharing this epic journey.
Wed, 29 May 2019 10:26:54 +0000

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Wed, 29 May 2019 10:26:54 +0000 quote


Thank you for this wonderful effort!
Sat, 22 Jun 2019 03:44:38 +0000

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Sat, 22 Jun 2019 03:44:38 +0000 quote
Thank you for all the effort you put into this post.
Outstanding Job!
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Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:58:19 +0000 quote
Just ran across this. Jaw-droppingly detailed and documented. 8)
Fri, 11 Oct 2019 18:02:54 +0000

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Fri, 11 Oct 2019 18:02:54 +0000 quote
Amazing post. I spent a lot of time reading and going through everything. Awesome job! All in all, what were your total costs to do this and how much time did it take from start to finish?
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Thu, 14 Nov 2019 23:30:07 +0000

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Thu, 14 Nov 2019 23:30:07 +0000 quote
Now this a real restore!!
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Wed, 26 May 2021 16:27:48 +0000 quote
Hi Denis,
Great blog! I have a Primavera 150 that looks like the exact same ignition assembly with the lock-block sandwiched behind the key cylinder just like your photos. My Vespa was vandalized and I'm having to replace the lock block, but it won't fit into the cylinder past the fork. Should it be able to fit with the front fork in place, or is that because I have to remove the front fork in order to replace it, or might it be that the cylinder or fork was damaged? Help!



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Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:40:40 +0000 quote
You are simply a master. Thanks dear friend for share this beatiful story and this great picts, that clearly shows all the process. I really enjoy it every pict and pict. I have a GTS300 red that it's my love since 2017.

Good job friend, for people as you, the world it's a better place.
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Sat, 22 Jan 2022 06:31:10 +0000 quote
wow great work I have a 1985 BMW 635 CSI could you do restoration? 201-220-4401 car runs no rust but needs cosmetics 201-220-4401 George


great work you deserve a medal

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Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:23:03 +0000

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Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:23:03 +0000 quote
i have done exactly the same thing to mine, shot blast rust treated, i have welded all the seams up on mine as thats where the water damage starts, etch and primed , filled any dents in the body work, its is being flatted ready for black paint and carbon dipping. its a big project but as you can see with yours well worth the effort. i will post some build pics when its back home to build.
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