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Sun, 04 Nov 2018 22:13:04 +0000
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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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GTS 125 Sport
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Wed, 07 Nov 2018 13:56:37 +0000
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Wow, that's incredible and such a detailed report. Great Photos.
Great Work! |
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Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:48:16 +0000
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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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Vespa LX150 GTS250ie GTS300x2 sold 'em
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Mon, 18 Feb 2019 10:56:09 +0000
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Every time I come back to this thread I am fascinated and very very thankful that you did it.
So, once again, Thank You! |
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GTS 300ie Touring 2013 - Signora D'argento & GTS 300ie HPE 2022 - Regina Arancione.
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Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:35:51 +0000
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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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GTS 300ie Touring 2013 - Signora D'argento & GTS 300ie HPE 2022 - Regina Arancione.
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Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:36:13 +0000
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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
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Tue, 19 Feb 2019 03:30:13 +0000
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lostboater: thanks for the props!
Touring300: I updated the Dropbox. Should be good to go. |
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2018 GTS300 Super Sport - Donatello Vespace
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Sun, 19 May 2019 21:29:30 +0000
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Wow! What an ah-mazing story and adventure! Thank you for sharing this epic journey.
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2019 GTS300 Notte & 2012 GTS300 Mid Blue
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Sat, 22 Jun 2019 03:44:38 +0000
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Thank you for all the effort you put into this post.
Outstanding Job! |
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Just ran across this. Jaw-droppingly detailed and documented. 8)
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Fri, 11 Oct 2019 18:02:54 +0000
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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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Wed, 26 May 2021 16:27:48 +0000
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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
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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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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
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Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:23:03 +0000
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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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