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Post by Boots on Mar 4, 2024 22:01:30 GMT
Well i`m now back to the slim-line look as in the earlier photo`s but i`ve also removed the rear mudguard, light bezel and rear wheel, the mudguard and light bezel were a pig to get off due to rusted bolt heads and accessability............but it`s done now.  |
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Post by tommygunn on Mar 5, 2024 1:59:54 GMT
Good to go! Whay hey!!!
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Post by Boots on Mar 5, 2024 9:25:56 GMT
Yes Tommy..........now comes the expensive part  |
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Post by Boots on Mar 5, 2024 13:25:04 GMT
Ok............todays shennanigans.. Headset removed, complete removal of the wiring loom, control levers,regulators........a good couple of hours work i have to say and lots of pics taken of wiring locations...........i will be renewing all the wiring harness and cables when i rebuild
Probably the next job will be the removal of the front forks ready for a complete rebuild of inner shock springs, drop links and bump stops.......only prob is i need special tools to remove some parts and unfortunately i don`t have these at the mo................you can use alternative methods but that can cause unnecessary damage............as i`ve found out from previous work which was obviously done by the previous owner/s......  |
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Post by The Kernel on Mar 5, 2024 13:37:22 GMT
Brings back some great memories, been there done that etc😀.
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Post by Paul B on Mar 5, 2024 13:49:56 GMT
I am sure you'll manage with removal of the forks Boots.
Is there a Lambretta club somewhere near by, that you could ask for the tools?
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Post by JEFF on Mar 5, 2024 14:49:05 GMT
Ahhh yes. The old special tools conundrum. |
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Post by Boots on Mar 5, 2024 14:58:54 GMT
Bill..........you`ll have to scratch build one in the white stuff  Paul...........unfortunately not mucker, they`re not dear to be honest so i`ll bite the bullet and get them...............never know....if i get on alright with this build i might do another so the tools will be available then Jeff..........yeah i was expecting this conundrum |
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Post by JEFF on Mar 5, 2024 15:18:07 GMT
I worked in a GM dealership for 20 years. Every month we got a shipment of "Essential Tools" to help do certain tasks. You had to buy them. If you didn't, they wouldn't ship us any cars or trucks.  |
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Post by Boots on Mar 5, 2024 16:22:19 GMT
I think the term is...`got you over a barrel`, same as modern cars..........i remember when you could simply clean a carb or adjust the points etc but now everything is computor related or has those stupid plastic engine/sump covers on so you are forced to go to a garage or main dealer rather than fix it yaself...........nowdays you can only touch things that are coloured yellow or blue i.e water/oil |
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Post by Robbo on Mar 5, 2024 16:34:38 GMT
Blimey that wiring looks like a jumble to me, I wouldn't have a scooby where to start
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Post by Boots on Mar 5, 2024 17:05:22 GMT
I took photo`s of my every move mucker........better safe than sorry |
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Post by Boots on Mar 6, 2024 12:02:59 GMT
Well the tools required to remove the forks have been ordered..............just need to buy another tool to remove the inner springs once they`re off
More shennanigans when the necessary bits arrive ............sorry didn`t expect the pic to come out like that, thats screenshots for ya! |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 6, 2024 12:14:59 GMT
I have a feeling that you'll be using lift more than you think Boots  . Maybe even as a BBQ and beer barrel table |
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Post by Boots on Mar 6, 2024 12:20:46 GMT
LOL..........at a 150kg it`s staying put in the garage but i can balance a few beers on there to help with keeping hydrated during progress  |
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Post by tommygunn on Mar 6, 2024 12:49:05 GMT
You’ll definitely need a few beers!
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Post by The Kernel on Mar 6, 2024 13:10:26 GMT
You must have sold a kidney or perhaps a lung.............or won the lottery😁. I recall having to use a tool to remove the rear hub.......might be mistaken though. No I won't be scratching one😳!!!!!
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Post by Boots on Mar 6, 2024 13:31:45 GMT
LOL...........yeah not far off Bill (except the lottery win part) , as for the rear hub i do have a hub puller which i bought years ago for somat so at least thats one less tool i have to purchase , the lift wasn`t to bad as i got a promo code which took 65.00 off the asking price. |
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Post by JEFF on Mar 6, 2024 15:11:07 GMT
Would also make an awesome bench for all those large scale kits you've been always wanting to build. Just sayin' like.  |
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Post by Boots on Mar 6, 2024 16:23:23 GMT
LOL......... ,I think modelling will be taking a sideline if i`m honest Jeff.............i havn`t touched a kit for a while now and just seemed to have lost interest in modelling...........maybe a short lived thing so who knows  |
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