Vespa 125 VNB 1963

Chronicles of a multi phase 1963 Vespa 125 VNB project. The scooter had been stored outside for a time so I started with new paint job (just RustOleum), new chrome, aluminum and trim.

After mistakenly dissembling the flywheel, it came time to rebuild the engine. I worked with Patrick at PTown Scooters to rebuild the engine and address other engine work beyond my capabilities. Patrick provided fantastic progress updates with pictures as the work continued.

In the beginning

In the beginning

2nd shot

2nd shot

Lots of rust

Lots of rust

Work in process

Work in process

Rust removal

Rust removal

Primer

Primer

More primer

More primer

And more primer

And more primer

Close up rust damage - Bondo needed

Close up rust damage - Bondo needed

Rustoleum rattle canning

Rustoleum rattle canning

Round two complete*

Round two complete*

Again

Again

Round two complete*

Round two complete*

Round two

Round two

Round Three - Opening up the Engine

Round Three - Opening up the Engine

Opening up the Engine

Opening up the Engine

Gear Assembly - Broken Springs

Gear Assembly - Broken Springs

Gear Assembly - Broken Springs

Gear Assembly - Broken Springs

Gear Assembly

Gear Assembly

Gear Assembly

Gear Assembly

Gear Assembly

Gear Assembly

New Speedo

New Speedo

Kick Start

Kick Start

Kick Start

Kick Start