New Project Vespa 150 Super
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cbdubs
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:10:08 +0000
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cbdubs
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Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:10:08 +0000 quote
SubEtherBASS wrote:
I'm guessing you missed the step of welding a bar from front of seat area to top of cowl/headset to ensure everything stays straight while replacing floor/skirt.
Ensure its nice n straight when putting it back together.
Do a search to finD the distance between the 2 points to ensure you have correct rake angle
I did measure it first, 390mm if memory serves on mine. If it needs adjusting my mate has a Portapower i can use.
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cbdubs
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:12:47 +0000
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Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:12:47 +0000 quote
orwell84 wrote:
It looks like it has been patched in a couple places. It's doable but would need a fair bit of welding and some fabbed or replacement sheet metal.
Yes it has, these will be cut out as the quality is a bit, erm, junk to put it politely.Repair panels have been ordered from SIP where possible, the rest will be fabbed by welder, he's a dab hand at this sort of thing.

At then end of the day, I'm doing it for me so I want it doing the best it can be, if it costs more then so be it.
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cbdubs
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:14:35 +0000
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cbdubs
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Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:14:35 +0000 quote
qascooter wrote:
What's the tunnel look like?

I don't have anything constructive to share, just encouragement.
Tunnel doesn't look too bad.

hey, encouragement is good!
GeekLion
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 19:00:43 +0000
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Mon, 17 Jan 2022 19:00:43 +0000 quote
cbdubs wrote:
Tunnel doesn't look too bad.

hey, encouragement is good!
Not bad at all! making good progress here, Keep it up! I love the Danmotors Supers.
GrandpaNate
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:20:25 +0000
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:20:25 +0000 quote
Following!! Love seeing a project like this!!!
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cbdubs
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:21:59 +0000
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cbdubs
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:21:59 +0000 quote
SubEtherBASS wrote:
I'm guessing you missed the step of welding a bar from front of seat area to top of cowl/headset to ensure everything stays straight while replacing floor/skirt.
Ensure its nice n straight when putting it back together.
Do a search to finD the distance between the 2 points to ensure you have correct rake angle
Any ideas where i can find this? I've searched but nothing doing.
SubEtherBASS
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:31:13 +0000
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SubEtherBASS
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:31:13 +0000 quote
cbdubs wrote:
Any ideas where i can find this? I've searched but nothing doing.
I found following when searcted for "distance seat column", not many results, but these 4 have answer

Front fork / fender installed right?

Vespa P-series frame measurements

updated - Help assessing the damage *frame shots!*

VBB measurement help
hjo
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:35:27 +0000
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:35:27 +0000 quote
I measured my Rally at 36.5cm from the point of the seat base to the top corner of the fork tube.

But not sure if my frame is perfect.

I looked around for this measurement, and can't find anything official.
chandlerman
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:49:01 +0000
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:49:01 +0000 quote
Get SoCal to measure his and report back. I think he has a statistically valid sample of Supers in his garage.
SoCalGuy
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:38:21 +0000
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:38:21 +0000 quote
Brownie is 36.5cm too.
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cbdubs
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:21:32 +0000
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cbdubs
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Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:21:32 +0000 quote
Thanks guys. Mine is 36.8 so that's good. Cheers!
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JBrown0101
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:07:57 +0000
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JBrown0101
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Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:07:57 +0000 quote
How's your project coming? Have any updates? You've done a heck of a job so far!
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cbdubs
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:39:30 +0000
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Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:39:30 +0000 quote
Hi. Sorry for delay in replying. The work has stalled slightly as I need the end engine side repair sheet and I'm struggling to find one. SIP have been out of stock for over a year. I'm still looking but not having any luck so far. Does anyone out there know where there might be one?
I've attached progress pictures to show where I'm up to.
Don't worry the project will not be forgotten! Thanks


This what I'm after.

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cbdubs
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:01:54 +0000
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cbdubs
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Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:01:54 +0000 quote
so far the leg shield is on, the reinforcement beams are on and the front end is about done. Photos attached of the work in progress.







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