Laying out the plan

Now this is going to  be a very long plan influenced by many factors, of which some are not even Vespa related.

So step one: buy the Vespa.

Checked, bought a Vespa, now that was easy.

Step two: decide on the desired project outcome.

This was also clear from the beginning, we want to end up with an original looking Vespa Faro Basso with an original running engine, mechanically sound and if possible with as much of the original paint that is still there underneath the white.

However next to that I want a fully tricked out engine that gives the old lady the much needed power to be able to handle modern day traffic.

Step three: collect all the parts.

We have all the revision parts for the original engine which we will try to get running and will then safely put away.

We have a donor engine (of which we will only use the casings and the gears).

We have all the steroid parts from Pinasco, cylinder, exhaust, gear, clutch, carburettor and ignition.

We have all the parts to compete the Vespa body, saddle, new handlebar, new logo, all the rubbers etc.
Step four: create a work space.

This one will take a bit longer, I need to finish the renovation of my house, so I can empty out the garage and the shed (filled with stuff for the house right now), then we can redo the shed to become a work place.

But, we will need a proper motorcycle lift to place the Vespa on, this is still pending. I might consider making one myself actually (to be continued).

Step four: take the Vespa apart and start doing the body work.

Step five: get the original engine running and for this I would like to have an engine mount, again a DIY project.

Step six: make the souped up steroid engine.

Step seven: assembly!

Sounds so easy, right!?

Right…..