Although this blog is about Arwen, Angharad and things nautical...occasionally we let other things slip in.......like ‘Stacey’....our renovation of a 1967 motovespa super 125. Don’t ask me why she’s called ‘Stacey’ – that’s the name my 15 yr old son has bestowed upon her and I have no idea how he thinks! Nor do I want to!
‘Stacey’ occasionally sneaks in because I think anyone who builds boats or restores them or even those who enjoy dinghy sailing will also appreciate anyone who restores other things. It is a skill, a calling, a great responsibility. The philosophy behind building a dinghy or creating something are really the same. I appreciate the time, effort, commitment, thought, worry, contentment etc that goes into building a piece of furniture, doing a piece of art or restoring a vespa!
When you last saw ‘Stacey’ she was like this.
Well, now she looks like this.
We have stripped her right down into her component pieces. It took some work to sort out, especially all the cables. We took loads of photographs which I hope will help us reassemble it without any hassle.
The trickiest bit was dropping the front fork. We discovered after much hammering and some cursing that some clown had spot welded in the bearing races – now who would do something as stupid as that?
Anyway, ‘Stacey’ is now at the sand blasters G and T finishes, here in Plymouth. They have been very impressive – their finish after sand blasting and powder coating is excellent. The owner has talked to my son about colour schemes, options, different types of coatings etc. He’s looking at a candy apple red (medium) colour with satin black underneath all frames etc; white walled tyres and silver rims; chrome trimmings. It will look very smart.
We need to replace lots of bits and pieces and we are about to strip the engine – which will tax us to the full but we have some people who can step in and support us if need be.
We’ll let you know how ‘Stacey’ looks when we get her back in a few weeks time.
Steve
‘Stacey’ occasionally sneaks in because I think anyone who builds boats or restores them or even those who enjoy dinghy sailing will also appreciate anyone who restores other things. It is a skill, a calling, a great responsibility. The philosophy behind building a dinghy or creating something are really the same. I appreciate the time, effort, commitment, thought, worry, contentment etc that goes into building a piece of furniture, doing a piece of art or restoring a vespa!
When you last saw ‘Stacey’ she was like this.
we are hoping that she will be returned to like this
Well, now she looks like this.
this is the chassis
We have stripped her right down into her component pieces. It took some work to sort out, especially all the cables. We took loads of photographs which I hope will help us reassemble it without any hassle.
a very old speedo
The trickiest bit was dropping the front fork. We discovered after much hammering and some cursing that some clown had spot welded in the bearing races – now who would do something as stupid as that?
the somewhat troublesome front fork and drum brake
Anyway, ‘Stacey’ is now at the sand blasters G and T finishes, here in Plymouth. They have been very impressive – their finish after sand blasting and powder coating is excellent. The owner has talked to my son about colour schemes, options, different types of coatings etc. He’s looking at a candy apple red (medium) colour with satin black underneath all frames etc; white walled tyres and silver rims; chrome trimmings. It will look very smart.
We need to replace lots of bits and pieces and we are about to strip the engine – which will tax us to the full but we have some people who can step in and support us if need be.
We’ll let you know how ‘Stacey’ looks when we get her back in a few weeks time.
Steve
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Thanks for taking a look at my blog. All comments and advice are welcome - drop me a few lines. You can always find videos about Arwen at www.youtube.com/c/plymouthwelshboy. Look forward to hearing from you.
Steve