Lambretta Series 2 1968 Restoration Project

SA7VA5 · 16th January 2009, 18:11

Dear Team Bhpians.

Well the most recent update is attached here in the pics below.

We have refitted all body panels on the de-rusted frame and checked for fit and finish.

The holes have been drilled afresh on the leghshield floor boards with new aluminium channels checked out in place.

And finally after all required frame strengthening welding as and where required we have managed to get the polyurethane primer on the bare and fresh metal of the frame. The machine frame is now looking better than what it must have come out of the factory. The weaker areas of the legshield have been re-inforced and so are the weaker crack prone areas of the mudguard in the front.

All nuts and bolts have been sent away for chrome or passivation or zinc or cadmium plating.

The Steering Cone races have also been sourced and will now be replaced into the frame.

Enjoy the pics.

Cheers!

SA7VA5 · 20th January 2009, 18:11

Hi Team,

Does anyone have any idea or has in stock the Lambretta side panel Emblems / Monograms ?

Need them for bothsides URGENTLY and IMMEDIATELY so that I can have the holes drilled out in the panel before we paint the vehicle now.

If any one has them please let me know at my e-mail id: vats.saurabh@gmail.com or my cell phone no. 09350000718

Thanks team,

Saurabh

deepclutch · 21st January 2009, 04:55

lambretta badges & monograms, manufacturer scooter spare parts,unbreakable footboard strip,PVC Beadings ,legshield beading, aluminium channels, side panel beading, decalcomania, rear frame grill, monogram, horn cast, UNI plast brand

^I hope this guys have?

SA7VA5 · 5th February 2009, 13:18

Hi All,

Well the pace of work has been slowed down as we near the final painting so that we dont do anything incorrectly while we get into painting.

Am attaching some more pics for all of you of the latest status on painting.

Most of the parts have been sprayed with the surfacer now. Minor defects are being taken care of now with polyester putty filling. The surfacer is being sanded with 2500 grit sandpaper to make it ready forpainting now.

The booth where the parts will be painted is being cleaned up and the filters are being thoroughly cleaned so that we have a dust free environment for painting.

All parts that had to be sent for chrome plating have been sent and are being received in batches to all assembly of parts opened up.

Here you go.

Cheers!

Saurabh

SA7VA5 · 5th February 2009, 14:10

Ok here are some more pics..Sorry could not attach them earlier. SOmething happened to the server and only one picture came up.

Sorry for that.

Cheers

Saurabh

SA7VA5 · 16th February 2009, 20:12

OK TEAM!

MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY FIRST OF ALL ON THE 5TH B'DAY!

FINALLY MY SCOOTS GONE INTO PAINTING - ONLY WHITE COLOR AT THIS TIME.

THE FRAME AND ALL ASSOCIATED PARTS THAT ARE BEING PAINTED IN WHITE GOT THEIR COLOR OVER THIS WEEKEND - A VALENTINES GIFT FOR MY MACHINE I GUESS.

AM ATTACHING SOME PICS FOR YOUR REFERENCE AND VIEIWING PLEASURE.

MOST PICS ARE ONLY THE BASE COAT WITHOUT THE CLEAR COAT ON TOP THEREFORE THE PAINT MAY LOOK VERY DULL AND FLAT. I COULD NOT TAKE THE PICS WITH THE CLEAR COAT ON SATURDAY NIGHT AS MY CAMERA RAN OUT OF MEMORY FOR MORE PICS.

ALL I CAN TELL YOU IS THAT WITH THE HIGH BUILD CLEAR COAT THE FRAME AND PARTS ARE LOOKING SIMPLY MIND BLOWING!

CHALLENGE TO ANYONE TO COME UP WITH A BETTER FINISH ON THEIR SCOOT THAN MINE!

CHEERS!

Note from Mod : Please do not type in ALL CAPS and please do not use more than 2 smileys per post. Take a look at this thread for details. Thanks.

SA7VA5 · 23rd February 2009, 19:59

Ok here some pics of frame and parts in white with clear coat on it. Now it has been trasported back to my house for slow but world-class assembly!

Watch these for now!

Cheers!

Lambro · 24th February 2009, 18:20

Hello Fellow lambretta lovers ... my first post here, have read every single post on this thread and never commented on anything, just love to read and look at all the pics ... great going guys .

I have a LI 150 series2 myself and a big fan of retro scooters. I have initiated a story in the Deccan Chronicle in the Bangalore chronicle for Tomorrows issue (25-2-09), have given all them all the info and pictures with a little help from SIDMAN ... please check it out ...

Cheers.

Note from Mod : Hi & welcome to the forum. Please take the time to use proper punctuation as per Team-BHP rules. Avoid...typing...like...this. Thanks.

raghu apparao · 25th February 2009, 14:24

Super Job. Keep up the great work and dont forget to keep giving updates

karlosdeville · 25th February 2009, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lambro

I have initiated a story in the Deccan Chronicle in the Bangalore chronicle for Tomorrows issue (25-2-09), have given all them all the info and pictures with a little help from SIDMAN ... please check it out ...

Cheers.

Can you please share a copy of the article with us here after it is published? Thank you.

Sidman · 25th February 2009, 16:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Can you please share a copy of the article with us here after it is published? Thank you.

Here you go! Article published today in Deccan Chronicle, Bangalore Edition. Grrrrrr...they didn't use the lovely pics I sent of my beautiful MEB 1222

. Apparently they wanted pics with owner on the scooter only....mine were only scooter, no owner (c'mon, my Lambretta looks better than me!). But the fact that these guys mentioned the unjust export laws where our old warhorses are being plundered, made me happy. STOP the export! Save Our Scoots!

Lambro · 3rd March 2009, 20:18

hey guys, hope you guys saw me and my ride in the article the "cool dude" as the picture caption says, the second story i will doing is going to be in the Mid Day (Bangalore), need pictures and little more information from Lambreeta owners here locally, please send me your Photographs of your pride and joys (preferably on it - i know we don't do justice to it by sitting on it as Sid man said) and if possible a write up like - what got you attracted to them ? where did you find it ? passions or some funny story related to it .

P.S. i am not a journolist, but work as a public relations officer, so i know most of the journolists here and just getting them to write stories and make people aware of the condition and hope the goverment does something

cheers

SA7VA5 · 8th April 2009, 15:17

Dear Team,

After a fantastic painting job on my machine now the painfully slow assembly process has started.

I am attaching some pics for the viewing pleasure of all.

Let me tell you that I have decided to keep it slow and easy to avoid any dents and scratches during the assembly process as well as ensure that EVERY part goes in its right place at the right time.

Started with the frame. The petrol tank rubbers were installed. The toolbox rubber was installed and the toolbox installed with the imported trunion set.

The highly polished Stainless Steel Choke Assembly and Petrol Tap were installed next. Dont forget to see the Polished Stainless Steel Petrol Tap rod surround.

Next will go in the Petrol Tank straps but am doing that slowly to avoid scratching the tank or the body colored imported straps. Have imported chrome trunions to assemble the straps.

And after that the Air Filter Box, the genuine Italian Air Scoop and the petrol tank lockable cap and the toolbox door.

Stay tuned now as the excitement builds up.

Cheers!

Saurabh

Stanher · 8th April 2009, 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by SA7VA5

The toolbox rubber was installed and the toolbox installed with the imported trunion set.

Lovelyyyyyy Saurabh!!

I love the way you're putting your scoot together so carefully and meticulously man! 'can actually drive a guy crazy!!

I now feel the care I thought I've been taking for putting my machnie together is not adequate!

BTW, good that you finally got the toolbox rubber! Now I'd like one too!

Also the surround for the petrol tap.

TuffRyder · 9th April 2009, 00:58

Very nice Saurab. Now I was to dismantle my Scoot and start all over again

Where did u source the rubber parts from?

16th January 2009, 18:11	#61
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Most Recent Updates Dear Team Bhpians. Well the most recent update is attached here in the pics below. We have refitted all body panels on the de-rusted frame and checked for fit and finish. The holes have been drilled afresh on the leghshield floor boards with new aluminium channels checked out in place. And finally after all required frame strengthening welding as and where required we have managed to get the polyurethane primer on the bare and fresh metal of the frame. The machine frame is now looking better than what it must have come out of the factory. The weaker areas of the legshield have been re-inforced and so are the weaker crack prone areas of the mudguard in the front. All nuts and bolts have been sent away for chrome or passivation or zinc or cadmium plating. The Steering Cone races have also been sourced and will now be replaced into the frame. Enjoy the pics. Cheers! Attached Thumbnails
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20th January 2009, 18:11	#62
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Hi! Hi Team, Does anyone have any idea or has in stock the Lambretta side panel Emblems / Monograms ? Need them for bothsides URGENTLY and IMMEDIATELY so that I can have the holes drilled out in the panel before we paint the vehicle now. If any one has them please let me know at my e-mail id: vats.saurabh@gmail.com or my cell phone no. 09350000718 Thanks team, Saurabh Last edited by Technocrat : 20th January 2009 at 18:28. Reason: Removed extra images
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21st January 2009, 04:55	#63
deepclutch Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha Posts: 1,167 Thanked: 164 Times	lambretta badges & monograms, manufacturer scooter spare parts,unbreakable footboard strip,PVC Beadings ,legshield beading, aluminium channels, side panel beading, decalcomania, rear frame grill, monogram, horn cast, UNI plast brand ^I hope this guys have?
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5th February 2009, 13:18	#64
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Hello Hi All, Well the pace of work has been slowed down as we near the final painting so that we dont do anything incorrectly while we get into painting. Am attaching some more pics for all of you of the latest status on painting. Most of the parts have been sprayed with the surfacer now. Minor defects are being taken care of now with polyester putty filling. The surfacer is being sanded with 2500 grit sandpaper to make it ready forpainting now. The booth where the parts will be painted is being cleaned up and the filters are being thoroughly cleaned so that we have a dust free environment for painting. All parts that had to be sent for chrome plating have been sent and are being received in batches to all assembly of parts opened up. Here you go. Cheers! Saurabh Attached Thumbnails
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5th February 2009, 14:10	#65
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	hello! Ok here are some more pics..Sorry could not attach them earlier. SOmething happened to the server and only one picture came up. Sorry for that. Cheers Saurabh Attached Thumbnails
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16th February 2009, 20:12	#66
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Painting Update OK TEAM! MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY FIRST OF ALL ON THE 5TH B'DAY! FINALLY MY SCOOTS GONE INTO PAINTING - ONLY WHITE COLOR AT THIS TIME. THE FRAME AND ALL ASSOCIATED PARTS THAT ARE BEING PAINTED IN WHITE GOT THEIR COLOR OVER THIS WEEKEND - A VALENTINES GIFT FOR MY MACHINE I GUESS. AM ATTACHING SOME PICS FOR YOUR REFERENCE AND VIEIWING PLEASURE. MOST PICS ARE ONLY THE BASE COAT WITHOUT THE CLEAR COAT ON TOP THEREFORE THE PAINT MAY LOOK VERY DULL AND FLAT. I COULD NOT TAKE THE PICS WITH THE CLEAR COAT ON SATURDAY NIGHT AS MY CAMERA RAN OUT OF MEMORY FOR MORE PICS. ALL I CAN TELL YOU IS THAT WITH THE HIGH BUILD CLEAR COAT THE FRAME AND PARTS ARE LOOKING SIMPLY MIND BLOWING! CHALLENGE TO ANYONE TO COME UP WITH A BETTER FINISH ON THEIR SCOOT THAN MINE! CHEERS! Note from Mod : Please do not type in ALL CAPS and please do not use more than 2 smileys per post. Take a look at this thread for details. Thanks. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Rehaan : 17th February 2009 at 12:03. Reason: Please see note in post.
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23rd February 2009, 19:59	#67
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Paint with clear coat on it Ok here some pics of frame and parts in white with clear coat on it. Now it has been trasported back to my house for slow but world-class assembly! Watch these for now! Cheers! Attached Thumbnails
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24th February 2009, 18:20	#68
Lambro BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 56 Thanked: 115 Times	Hello Fellow lambretta lovers ... my first post here, have read every single post on this thread and never commented on anything, just love to read and look at all the pics ... great going guys . I have a LI 150 series2 myself and a big fan of retro scooters. I have initiated a story in the Deccan Chronicle in the Bangalore chronicle for Tomorrows issue (25-2-09), have given all them all the info and pictures with a little help from SIDMAN ... please check it out ... Cheers. Note from Mod : Hi & welcome to the forum. Please take the time to use proper punctuation as per Team-BHP rules. Avoid...typing...like...this. Thanks. Last edited by Rehaan : 25th February 2009 at 15:11. Reason: Please see note in post.
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25th February 2009, 14:24	#69
raghu apparao Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Super Job. Keep up the great work and dont forget to keep giving updates
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3rd March 2009, 20:18	#72
Lambro BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 56 Thanked: 115 Times	hey guys, hope you guys saw me and my ride in the article the "cool dude" as the picture caption says, the second story i will doing is going to be in the Mid Day (Bangalore), need pictures and little more information from Lambreeta owners here locally, please send me your Photographs of your pride and joys (preferably on it - i know we don't do justice to it by sitting on it as Sid man said) and if possible a write up like - what got you attracted to them ? where did you find it ? passions or some funny story related to it . P.S. i am not a journolist, but work as a public relations officer, so i know most of the journolists here and just getting them to write stories and make people aware of the condition and hope the goverment does something cheers
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8th April 2009, 15:17	#73
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Assembly Started Dear Team, After a fantastic painting job on my machine now the painfully slow assembly process has started. I am attaching some pics for the viewing pleasure of all. Let me tell you that I have decided to keep it slow and easy to avoid any dents and scratches during the assembly process as well as ensure that EVERY part goes in its right place at the right time. Started with the frame. The petrol tank rubbers were installed. The toolbox rubber was installed and the toolbox installed with the imported trunion set. The highly polished Stainless Steel Choke Assembly and Petrol Tap were installed next. Dont forget to see the Polished Stainless Steel Petrol Tap rod surround. Next will go in the Petrol Tank straps but am doing that slowly to avoid scratching the tank or the body colored imported straps. Have imported chrome trunions to assemble the straps. And after that the Air Filter Box, the genuine Italian Air Scoop and the petrol tank lockable cap and the toolbox door. Stay tuned now as the excitement builds up. Cheers! Saurabh Attached Thumbnails
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9th April 2009, 00:58	#75
TuffRyder BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 494 Thanked: 32 Times	Very nice Saurab. Now I was to dismantle my Scoot and start all over again Where did u source the rubber parts from?
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