I've managed quite a few hours on the re-build recently and my work is well ahead of this blog. So I'm throwing a lot of photos on to try and catch up.
Now it's time to get some of the bodywork out of the spare bedroom where it has been since it was sprayed, and get it bolted on.
That's the seat fitted
Rear footboards complete with new rubber strips
Here's the old speedo on the left, new on the right. They have different threads, of course they would have wouldn't they! So it was out with the speedo cable and fit the correct knurled nut, which luckily I had, and re-fit the cable.
New SX style speedo from Cambridge Lambretta (birthday present, thanks Jamie & Laura)
Here's the headlamp in place. Unfortunately the glass and metal parts of the bulb have parted company but weirdly it still works. New halogen bulb on the way.
The leg-shields are now back where they belong.
The trial fit of the side-panels was not so good as they foul on the new fuel tank. It must be wider than the old one.
Looking down from above, there is a fairly wide flange beyond the (crimped or welded not sure which) joint of the two halves of the tank. Do I risk grinding it off with the tank containing petrol. Hmmm.
Needless to say, tank removed, drained and vented. I gained about 7mm overall by grinding back both sides. Back on with the tank. Still a bit of trouble getting the RH panel on although it will go with a bit of persuasion. I may need to shift the tank as far left as possible to get the most clearance. Now I know why they call this model the slim-style.
The new laws for number plates insist on this size and it must have the month and date of first registration shown. It's about 40mm bigger overall than the old one but I suppose the law is the law.
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