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MPurc1961 Matthew Purcell
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Things are starting to look good! This is a replacement front fork assy. The original didn't have the shock.


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MPurc1961 Matthew Purcell
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Headgear almost complete?


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Everything was sandblasted, primed and painted!


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MPurc1961 Matthew Purcell
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Assembly of the front end!


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MPurc1961 Matthew Purcell
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Gas tank


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Body came out better than expected!! Keep in mind, I am an appliance repairman by trade!!


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another!


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Another one!


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Now comes the fun part!!!!


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MPurc1961 Matthew Purcell
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The color is actually 64 VW blue.


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I'm riveting the rails on because it's easier, And it's Not a show bike!


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Sure looks good to me, But to a Vespa purist? They would tear it apart!!!


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MPurc1961 Matthew Purcell
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I love this picture! Would make a great RETRO poster!


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1966 MG MGB "The Bomber RIP"
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That 64 VW blue is a great colour. Purists be damned grinning smiley


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about 3 weeks and 6 hours later...
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MPurc1961 Matthew Purcell
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Just some more progress!!


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