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GOLDEN SPECIAL

PostPosted: Sat Oct 11, 2025 5:54 pm
by Covboy
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I’ve just picked up this 1966 Golden Special originally from the Vicenza area
First job - a thorough deep clean

Re: GOLDEN SPECIAL

PostPosted: Sat Oct 11, 2025 6:09 pm
by Covboy
These were in the tool box

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Re: GOLDEN SPECIAL

PostPosted: Sat Oct 11, 2025 8:05 pm
by dickie
Lovely that is.

I've got the same tax disc holder on my original paint s2!

Any special plans for it?

Re: GOLDEN SPECIAL

PostPosted: Sat Oct 11, 2025 9:15 pm
by Covboy
Apart from a deep clean my plan is to disturb as little as possible
I think the outer control cables are fine - still soft and supple so I won’t have to take off the horn cast to replace - I’m sure if I tried the fixings would shear.
Engine will get a full overhaul, exhaust looks solid
I’ll also try and keep it on 6V points ignition

The difference in paint colour is obvious- I think the original gold has faded to coppery pink in the sunlight and the bits that are still gold colour have been in the shade - all part of this scooters long history

Re: GOLDEN SPECIAL

PostPosted: Sat Oct 11, 2025 10:29 pm
by Storkfoot
Very nice. A lovely colour. :)

Re: GOLDEN SPECIAL

PostPosted: Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:35 am
by Scooterslag
Lovely, looking forward to seeing your conservation rebuild ;) Paul

Re: GOLDEN SPECIAL

PostPosted: Sun Oct 12, 2025 4:38 pm
by Covboy
Easy job this afternoon- washing the side panel with lots of hot soapy water
Quite please with the result
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