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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby Pompeydave » Sat Jul 26, 2014 10:30 pm

Cheers guys, appreciate the kind comments. Nick, I don't think 'Andy' wants the steps back- I bought them from the tip, where he'd left them! Anyway, the next project is IN the garage and waiting to go :D
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby froebelman » Sun Jul 27, 2014 11:20 pm

Really enjoyed reading the thread from start to finish. Attention to detail on the re-build is amazing and added to that you built (and repaired) the engine unit from scratch. The end result is an absolutely stunning looking scooter. Can't wait for you to start the next one!!!

Regards

Michael :) :) :)
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby Pompeydave » Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:53 pm

Thanks Michael :D . I try not to go overboard on detail, and there are certainly plenty of items I upgraded from the orginal factory finish, so it's not strictly faithfull restoration by any means. I read a thread once on a classic car site about a guy who was restoring a Volvo Amazon. He'd sprayed the heater in the correct matt black paint, but then put it up in his loft for six months to allow the paint to harden before he would fit it :shock:. Can't see the point of going that far- you'd be frightened to drive it if it was that perfect.

Anyway, the next project is a 1966 SX150 in grey, sourced from a guy up in Newcastle. I really do not like grey. I have a feeling it'll end up being Apple Green. And I'm now working full time again, I should be able to keep it 8-) . I'll kick it off in a few days with a few 'before' pics...
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby Nigel. S » Tue Jul 29, 2014 6:37 pm

Gorgeous.

Makes me want to do another now that I have one on the road to ride while I do it!!!
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby speedy » Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:31 pm

What a stunning finish, absolutely superb and you deserve to be proud. The accompanying story adds to the end result, fantastic :D ,Speedy
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby Pompeydave » Sun Sep 21, 2014 12:28 pm

If anyone's after an Italian GP125, it's still available from this dealer in Kettering, Northants......

http://www.chariotsspecialistcars.com/classic-bikes/1002/lambretta-gp-125/
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby john the upsetter » Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:39 pm

Top job
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby halesworthlambretta » Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:50 pm

Brilliant job Dave and really informative; I'm going to rebuild my S3 over the winter and you pics have really inspired me.
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby Pompeydave » Wed Oct 01, 2014 12:29 am

Good for you. Top tip- anything that needs painting or plating, dry build it first to make sure it fits perfectly. And when dry building the body panels, don't settle for just quickly bolting each part in place, you must use all the grommets, washers and rubbers that will be in place for the final build. If you don't you can easily end up with panel gaps or panels rubbing against each other because the grommet/washer/rubber thicknesses weren't taken into account at dry build stage.

As an example, on series 1 and 2's the side panel locating lugs on the frame must be checked for alignment before the frame is sprayed. They're pretty sturdy, but if the bike has ever had a smash, they can and do bend out of true.

Bottom line, take your time, and if you ever have a bad session, don't get frustrated by it and end up doing something silly, walk away and pick it up again another day. Good luck! :D
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby scooterstu » Wed Oct 01, 2014 1:14 pm

That is fantastic.
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby johnspeed22/2 » Sun Oct 05, 2014 5:16 pm

nice job well done ;)
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby froebelman » Thu Oct 16, 2014 9:09 am

Wow! The end result of a meticulous re-build is that the scooter looks stunning in every respect. Thanks for sharing the pictures as the scooter was re-built - great to see how it all comes together. You must be well pleased.
Michael :) :)
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby Pompeydave » Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:50 am

Thanks guys, appreciate the comments :). I forgot to mention headlamps when dry building. Even if you're using the original rim that came out of the bike, you need to make sure the new or refurbished original will fit properly. Most of the remade ones don't, as I've found to my cost over the years. Saves a lot of heartache down the road if it's all checked before being painted.
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby bike grim » Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:44 pm

Lovely job
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby flyscreen » Tue Oct 21, 2014 9:05 am

nice job :D :D
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby garynonnah » Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:12 pm

JUST COME ACROSS YOUR REBUILD....im near the end of my first GP 200 SIL project,
and ive enjoyed and been annoyed, but will enjoy it.
You done a fantastic job fella...appy days
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby 911hillclimber » Fri Mar 13, 2015 3:06 pm

What a nice job done, most impressed.
About 60% through my TV 3 rebuild.
What paint system did your man use?
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby Pompeydave » Fri Mar 13, 2015 6:32 pm

He used 2-pack paint, and then spent a long time buffing using various grades of Farecla compound and polish to get a nice even shine. He really went the extra mile. He's virtually retired so just does the odd respray when he feels like it.
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby 911hillclimber » Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:52 pm

Thanks, thinking of doing mine in cellulose as I've done that before on a few classic cars.
Great scooter!
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Re: 1971 GP125 bare frame and engine bitsa rebuild

Postby TonyB » Sat Mar 14, 2015 9:04 pm

Great job and fantastic result. Beware the stainless panel springs - a good idea but I ditched mine after having to have my side panel re-sprayed after it came off - twice!

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