1967 Vespa SS 180 restoration

[victor]

Had to spend last 2 weekends sorting my Lambretta, but managed to squeeze in some time for the Vespa as well:


Day 2: rubber tubes for engine cowls by wheredowegonowbutnowhere, on Flickr


Is this the right way this should be fitted or should it be rotated 180°?


Anyone knows if this seem correct and what function it has? There wasn't one fitted when I took it apart so not really sure here...

[coaster]

Oops, only just spotted this thread Vic, it's looking amazing and having seen it in the flesh before you started I can vouch that it certainly is a sweet looking scooter. Looking forward to seeing the finished article. We must meet up for a bear in Belgium :fb:

[victor]

Cheers Coaster

Absolutely beer :fb: in Belgium!

To not steer this off topic we'll follow up offline

Oops, only just spotted this thread Vic, it's looking amazing and having seen it in the flesh before you started I can vouch that it certainly is a sweet looking scooter. Looking forward to seeing the finished article. We must meet up for a bear in Belgium :fb:

[victor]

Update.

Headset complete:

Day 2: Headset design is clearly simpler than on a lambretta by wheredowegonowbutnowhere, on Flickr


Day 2: Fork and engine details back from the powder coater by wheredowegonowbutnowhere, on Flickr


Day 2: Control cables fitted by wheredowegonowbutnowhere, on Flickr


Day 2: some more cables in place by wheredowegonowbutnowhere, on Flickr


Day 2: Grey rubber will look fantastic by wheredowegonowbutnowhere, on Flickr

[victor]

New update:


Day 3: Modified the clutch handle by wheredowegonowbutnowhere, on Flickr


Day 3: Threading the fender crest by wheredowegonowbutnowhere, on Flickr


Day 3: Restoring tool box screws by wheredowegonowbutnowhere, on Flickr

Got bored by being blocked by a missing washer Allstyles forgot to send, so I fitted some decoration:


Day 3: Keeping the spirit up by wheredowegonowbutnowhere, on Flickr

Anyone who knows which thread and kind of screw should be holding this clip?


Day 3: What thread? by wheredowegonowbutnowhere, on Flickr

[victor]

My Lambretta has taken up most time recently but got stuck with that so I managed to get some work on the SS done:


Day 4: floorboard runners measurements by wheredowegonowbutnowhere, on Flickr


Day 4: adjusting aluminium runners by wheredowegonowbutnowhere, on Flickr


Day 4: One side's floor runners done by wheredowegonowbutnowhere, on Flickr

The outer one was a nightmare getting sort of right. How did Piaggio get it right, or didn't they?

[Doom Patrol]

Really enjoying this thread Victor. Keep em coming.

[victor]

Really enjoying this thread Victor. Keep em coming.

Thanks!

Should I go to the gym or the garage tonight?

Can I do both..?

Decisions....

[Dryballs]

Really enjoying this thread Victor. Keep em coming.

Thanks!

Should I go to the gym or the garage tonight?

Can I do both..?

Decisions....

Get a workout by lifting that motor in!

keep the photos coming - I am biased because I have one, but SS180's are my favourite vespa!

[victor]

Did both.

Fitted the 5th runner but forgot to document it. Only the hole drilling process was documented...


Day 4.25: drilling hole for the 5th runner by wheredowegonowbutnowhere, on Flickr