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OK guys, I'm rolling up my sleeves and WILLING this shit into existence. Pray for me!
Taking the plunge!
Taking the plunge!
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First of all, I don't see how I'm EVER gonna fit my ass on this thing. And it seems I'm missing some parts. I'll place an order with scooterpartsco in the morning. It's all about the journey you guys!
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Dzień dobry,

you will do it without the support from scooterpartsco, courage.
That's my....
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paulamimo wrote:
Dzień dobry,

you will do it without the support from scooterpartsco, courage.
That's my....
Thanks for the kind words my friend. Love the custom front-end suspension! I was ready to call it quits, but you've inspired me to persevere.
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Just found this old photo of my great uncle Gio on his Vespa back in the old country. He worked for Piaggio in the 50's. I taped it up on my workbench for inspiration!
Giovanni Legoni - Pisa circa '59
Giovanni Legoni - Pisa circa '59
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Look at the state of my workshop!
Disgraceful really...
Disgraceful really...
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Look at the state of my workshop!
Are you kidding me?! At least yours is organized. I'm ashamed to even show you a pic of mine!😵‍💫
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Look at the state of my workshop!
not so bad The important thing is that you have everything at hand. Laughing emoticon
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Starting to come together! Looks like these several grueling minutes of minimal effort and crappy photography are gonna pay off afterall.
Progress!
Progress!
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not so bad The important thing is that you have everything at hand. Laughing emoticon
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Tutto a Posto e Niente in Ordine, as they say.
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First of all, I don't see how I'm EVER gonna fit my ass on this thing.
Dude, you've gotta add water for it to grow!
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This is turning out to be really easy! At this rate I'll be done by spring! Thanks for the continued support everybody.
Easy-peasy
Easy-peasy
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Surprise! I finished earlier than projected!
This thing handles like a dream!
This thing handles like a dream!
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I hear you Rodney...
I hear you Rodney...
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Surprise! I finished earlier than projected!

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They grow up so fast! Nice build
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They grow up so fast! Nice build
Thanks Adri! Now all I gotta do is build a house so I can continue to live in this town.
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