back from the strip joint
The chap entrusted to remove the three layers of paint took his time, but returned the scoot as naked as the day it was born (except for the rust holes). Now the welding and panel beating begins. Still a little undecided on colour, hmm.

colour debate
Everyone out there has an opinion, especially the prats I seem to attract (you know who you are), so here is your chance to help choose a colour, mirror accessories optional!

Disclaimer: I have already chosen a colour which isnt featured here, so your time may be wasted.

odds and sods box #1
My first box of cheap Vespa knock off bits has arrived from Vietnam via an order I placed on www.scootrs.com. Overall, most of the parts look good, and are much cheaper than the items that they have attempted to copy, (except for their attempt at a rear light gasket). I'd write them an email complaining that some of the cast bits were less than perfect and that they still need some buffing, but im afraid that a sweatshop worked might get beaten, and I dont want to screw it up for the rest of the western world who rely on said shops for cheap tools and tracky dacks.