Couple of words of thanks to Buzz Solomoto of Halifax for the scoot and pretty much all the parts required, plus advice on the way.

Just SORNed it after its first year, might get round to replacing/adjusting/adding bits, got a few niggles with timing/carb/vibrations etc

Must admit its been a good nostalgia buzz riding one again after all these years, - I did frighten myself a few times when first out going round bends and not used to leaning but soon back in the swing of things!

THE END..?

Well, almost a three week job - insured on the frame/engine numbers, - off to the MOT, - passed with a couple of minor adjustments, - off to the DVLA at first opportunity after waiting for the V55 registration application (have to send for it , cant get one at post office or download one, so if youre doing one up send off asap online as it takes around 10 days to get to you), - have to take to the Rothwell VOSA/DVLA depot for inspection, - do that, have numbers checked, - more waiting, - eventually reg documents and free tax disc arrive with my age related (1967) number plate, - get a number plate made up asap, the last piece of the jigsaw! and - hey, were mobile,- off up the road for a test run, - pics below after its first 8km ride!

- Fast forward..............

Had aweek off work so managed to get some time on the old scoot.
Legshields trimmed up and horncast/mudguard assembled up ready to fit.

 

And eventually have a clear afternoon to get stuck in and get most of the stuff together.............

 

Legshields, horncast, mudguard, rear footboards, bridgepiece added ( not that easy getting stuff to fit something like though!) - Had to take the kickstart off as it was catching on the footboard, - a bit of brute force and that was bent back to shape and is now back on. - a few sundry items left to finish off,

Legshields......

Into the final stages of assembly, - electrics all working OK. - ended up making my own wiring loom. Fitted a key/ignition switch, not  fitted to the LI model, - originally just a cutout switch.
Out with the legshields for rub down with t-cut and a polish up, - not looking so bad, - had a few dents that Ive now ironed out fairly succesfully.

Fastened to a little frame so the damn things stay upright and dont fall over getting scratches and dents etc, - theyre really awkward buggers to work on when painted.

WAHOO! - its a runner!

 Pictured having a rest after its first time out of the garage as a runner since rebuild started
- only 10 times around the yard but thats the first ride on a Lambretta since around 1971 or 2. Engine sounds pretty good, - never got out of first gear but clutch nice and smooth, - all gears selectable, all cables in. Just the lights and remaining panels to sort, plus a few minor items.
Well chuffed!

Engine in!

well its march 2012 now, a bit milder this weekend so its off into the garage for a play - fasten up the sidepanel clip at the back, - get the speedo cable threaded through and then decide to get the engine stuck in and take it from there. bit of faffing getting the mounts lined up, - initially put the rear shocker on first and after a lot of sweat, grunting and cursing, took it off and decided to put front mounts on first, - got the engine on some blocks of wood (no rear wheel on yet) and lowered the frame over, - a bit of wiggling and waggling and its on. - on to the rear shocker, a brand new one, - seemed to be too big, couldnt get the engine to drop low enough, tried compressing the springs a bit with mole grips but not enough, - then I found the culprit, - I had used overlong bolts when fastening up the splashplate, - just long enough to stop the silencer going the extra inch to give me enough clearance at the back, - 3 mins with a hacksaw and hey presto, on with the shocker. Good stuff, secure the seat bolts which I'd left loose- sit on it and bounce up and down for a minute or two, - get a couple of photos and call it a  day, hopefully back soon.