Forum -> Not-So-Modern
Search Topic
Frankenvespa.
OP
@hjo avatar
hjo
UTC
Molto Verboso
Scattered remnants of (two!) 1974 Rallys
Joined: UTC
Posts: 1847
Location: San Francisco, CA
 
hjo
Molto Verboso
@hjo avatar
Scattered remnants of (two!) 1974 Rallys
Joined: UTC
Posts: 1847
Location: San Francisco, CA
UTC quote
This is in German, but it's interesting.

They took an import restoration, and blasted it.

The weld scars and hammer marks are pretty gruesome!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQmJrPWZAOI[/url]
@108 avatar
108
UTC
Ossessionato
V range 50s
Joined: UTC
Posts: 2427
 
108
Ossessionato
@108 avatar
V range 50s
Joined: UTC
Posts: 2427
UTC quote
Holy crap... Just goes to show the terrible body filler work thats needed to mask all that...

Was cringing whilst watching it... so much terrible welding... and the around the floor seams... Bleh emoticon
OP
@hjo avatar
hjo
UTC
Molto Verboso
Scattered remnants of (two!) 1974 Rallys
Joined: UTC
Posts: 1847
Location: San Francisco, CA
 
hjo
Molto Verboso
@hjo avatar
Scattered remnants of (two!) 1974 Rallys
Joined: UTC
Posts: 1847
Location: San Francisco, CA
UTC quote
108 wrote:
Holy crap... Just goes to show the terrible body filler work thats needed to mask all that...

Was cringing whilst watching it... so much terrible welding... and the around the floor seams... Bleh emoticon
It's pretty amazing what body filler can hide. I guess that's why it peels off in sheets after a few years.
Forum member supplied image with no explanatory text
Forum member supplied image with no explanatory text
Forum member supplied image with no explanatory text
Forum member supplied image with no explanatory text
Positive
@ray8 avatar
Ray8
UTC
Ossessionato
Joined: UTC
Posts: 2147
Location: Los Angeles
 
Ray8
Ossessionato
@ray8 avatar
Joined: UTC
Posts: 2147
Location: Los Angeles
UTC quote
Ready for Part 2:
Engine, brakes, wiring, clutch.... Bleh emoticon
@chandlerman avatar
chandlerman
UTC
Innovator
76 Sprint V, 63 GL, 62 VBB, 05 Stella, 66 Smallstate, 66 Lammy S3
Joined: UTC
Posts: 11489
Location: Nashville

95 Days Since Last Explosion
 
chandlerman
Innovator
@chandlerman avatar
76 Sprint V, 63 GL, 62 VBB, 05 Stella, 66 Smallstate, 66 Lammy S3
Joined: UTC
Posts: 11489
Location: Nashville

95 Days Since Last Explosion
UTC quote
Ray8 wrote:
Ready for Part 2:
Engine, brakes, wiring, clutch.... Bleh emoticon
Yeah, but this one can be a lot shorter since he only needs to check the engine.
Forum member supplied image with no explanatory text
dsnyder586
UTC
Addicted
1968 VBB150
Joined: UTC
Posts: 703
Location: OC
 
dsnyder586
Addicted
1968 VBB150
Joined: UTC
Posts: 703
Location: OC
UTC quote
But I mean, look at that BEAUTIFUL horncast bottom. Almost perfect.

Makes me feel pretty, pretty good about my bodywork skills tho.
@gravelrash2004 avatar
Gravelrash2004
UTC
Addicted
P Series / Li / LML / Motovespa
Joined: UTC
Posts: 705
Location: UK
 
Gravelrash2004
Addicted
@gravelrash2004 avatar
P Series / Li / LML / Motovespa
Joined: UTC
Posts: 705
Location: UK
UTC quote
Thats one horror story Facepalm emoticon
Post Reply
Forum -> Not-So-Modern

Modern Vespa is the premier site for modern Vespa and Piaggio scooters. Vespa GTS300, GTS250, GTV, GT200, LX150, LXS, ET4, ET2, MP3, Fuoco, Elettrica and more.

Modern Vespa is made possible by our generous supporters.

Buy Me A Coffee
 
Shop on Amazon with Modern Vespa

Modern Vespa is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

All Content Copyright 2005-2025 by Modern Vespa.
All Rights Reserved.

[ Time: 0.0155s ][ Queries: 4 (0.0071s) ][ live ][ 334 ][ ThingOne ]