Post by brash on Nov 24, 2014 9:06:59 GMT
Well! This one looked a bit bubbly here and there but complete, and in need of restoration. As promised after asking a few questions on here I've posted a few pictures of upto now
This is what happens when you go prodding around a 1970's Vespa with a screwdriver
I ground back the rot and cut the back section out leaving a small amount at the back to keep it from springing apart
After watching good old Edd China do it on telly I made a paper template and transferred it onto 2mm mild Steel Which was then cut with a 1mm disc along its length to allow for curving in both directions, so following the Vespa rear end.The hole centres were also taken and noted and the scrap rear end was kept for reference (just in case)
It was then over to Ribble Technology to Chemically stip everything and is now nearly ready for bodyshop
I've been really pleased with the chemical stripping and not only does it strip the rust but also kills it.The only problem is theres no protection from rusting immediately after stripping so it can rust quick if not treated.
Just a few more cosmetic weld repairs now and will have to re-seal the frame due the strip process dissolving any previous sealant which after 38 years will have broken down anyway.
I'm planning on taking to the bodyshop this week so will keep updated
Brash
This is what happens when you go prodding around a 1970's Vespa with a screwdriver
I ground back the rot and cut the back section out leaving a small amount at the back to keep it from springing apart
After watching good old Edd China do it on telly I made a paper template and transferred it onto 2mm mild Steel Which was then cut with a 1mm disc along its length to allow for curving in both directions, so following the Vespa rear end.The hole centres were also taken and noted and the scrap rear end was kept for reference (just in case)
It was then over to Ribble Technology to Chemically stip everything and is now nearly ready for bodyshop
I've been really pleased with the chemical stripping and not only does it strip the rust but also kills it.The only problem is theres no protection from rusting immediately after stripping so it can rust quick if not treated.
Just a few more cosmetic weld repairs now and will have to re-seal the frame due the strip process dissolving any previous sealant which after 38 years will have broken down anyway.
I'm planning on taking to the bodyshop this week so will keep updated
Brash
. They did say upto two weeks though, and all for £60 except for the for forks,hubs rims,mudguard and engine side panel.
