My Lambretta LD ! A new restoration project

SA7VA5 · 9th November 2009, 10:55

Am on the job ...too many open restoration items going on simultaneously. so this is on the slight slow burner. but its on, infact am on another LD as well....for a someones high end showroom display!

Cheers!

Saurabh

LambyMan · 11th December 2009, 22:57

Saurav, Do we get handle bars and horncast grill for series 1 in India? have you tried hunting for any parts Locally?

Mitch · 11th December 2009, 23:15

Saurabh,

You are very lucky to be able to find such original scooters in India. I am very envious.

Sorry to go 'off topic' but does anyone know where I can get a headlight assembly and rim for a Kelvinator Avanti?

LambyMan · 11th December 2009, 23:17

There's 1 lying in my neighbourhood, will let you know by monday.

sudharma · 12th December 2009, 06:05

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Originally Posted by SA7VA5

Hi Team,

Recently procured a new Lambretta LD for a restoration project.

Have already started stripping the machine although its in very good condition considering its age.

All rubber trims that are there on the machine are original including the rubber beadings on the floor.

Have started hunting for parts.

The horncast, the original CEV headlight rim and the side panels and side panel chrome grills have already been removed for restoration work.

The Original reflector has been sent for metalising.

The LD has the original Milano LD Legshield badge which I have removed for restoration and also the Lambretta badge on the spare wheel cover that has been carefully removed so that the spare wheel cover can be restored.

The seats are original AQUILA although the covers aren't but in due course of time they will be original AQUILA!

I am loving it!

Have sprayed the rust penetrant on all the nuts and bolts and left it at that for the moment to loosen the rust on nuts and will slowly open up the machine for a mind blowing restoration (IMHO) soon enough.

Will keep you posted team.

Any contribution in terms of parts and source of parts in India will be deeply appreciated. Keep the information coming in.

Here are some pics for you all to enjoy.

Cheers!

Saurabh

Congratulations for a nice project. Keep us posted on the progress. Have'nt worked or seen a LD since last 40 years or so.
Would be a beauty once restored fully.

SA7VA5 · 15th December 2009, 12:26

Hi

Have just bought a whole load of parts for LD & Series 1 in London. Waiting for the parts to get crated and dispatched and arrive at my house soon.

Have bought a genuine handlebar with all parts for a Series 1!

Am now negotiating for a S1 horncast and horn grille!

None of these are locally available

Cheers!

SV

Stanher · 15th December 2009, 14:10

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Originally Posted by SA7VA5

Have just bought a whole load of parts for LD & Series 1 in London. Waiting for the parts to get crated and dispatched and arrive at my house soon.

Aah....and you didn't even tell me you were going to buy such spares!!

Anyways, I'm sure you've struck gold there!

okvinu · 25th February 2010, 22:54

Hi SV,

Found the following site, containing lot of information on old scooters including your new project..
Lambretta 150 LD Owner's Manual

Hope you guys already came across this!

best wishes
vok

Stanher · 25th February 2010, 22:56

Any updates, Saurabh??

SA7VA5 · 5th March 2010, 15:20

Hi Stanher

Work going along very slow.

Am working on restoring another S2 Li150 for a friend who wants to take it to Italy therefore the work is happening very slowly on my own machines.

Plan to speed it up real soon!

Cheers!

Saurabh

Viju · 25th March 2013, 11:28

Hello Saurabh

Digging out this old thread. What happened to the scoot finally? I am sure you restored it beautifully. Can we have some pictures please?

Regards
Viju

9th November 2009, 10:55	#16
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Am on the job ...too many open restoration items going on simultaneously. so this is on the slight slow burner. but its on, infact am on another LD as well....for a someones high end showroom display! Cheers! Saurabh
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11th December 2009, 22:57	#17
LambyMan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 90 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Saurav, Do we get handle bars and horncast grill for series 1 in India? have you tried hunting for any parts Locally?
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11th December 2009, 23:15	#18
Mitch BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 104 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Saurabh, You are very lucky to be able to find such original scooters in India. I am very envious. Sorry to go 'off topic' but does anyone know where I can get a headlight assembly and rim for a Kelvinator Avanti?
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11th December 2009, 23:17	#19
LambyMan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 90 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	There's 1 lying in my neighbourhood, will let you know by monday.
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15th December 2009, 12:26	#21
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Hi Have just bought a whole load of parts for LD & Series 1 in London. Waiting for the parts to get crated and dispatched and arrive at my house soon. Have bought a genuine handlebar with all parts for a Series 1! Am now negotiating for a S1 horncast and horn grille! None of these are locally available Cheers! SV
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25th February 2010, 22:54	#23
okvinu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 60 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Owner's manual for LD 150 Hi SV, Found the following site, containing lot of information on old scooters including your new project.. Lambretta 150 LD Owner's Manual Hope you guys already came across this! best wishes vok
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25th February 2010, 22:56	#24
Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,087 Times View My Garage	Any updates, Saurabh??
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5th March 2010, 15:20	#25
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Hi Stanher Work going along very slow. Am working on restoring another S2 Li150 for a friend who wants to take it to Italy therefore the work is happening very slowly on my own machines. Plan to speed it up real soon! Cheers! Saurabh
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25th March 2013, 11:28	#26
Viju Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 2,596 Times View My Garage	Re: My Lambretta LD ! A new restoration project Hello Saurabh Digging out this old thread. What happened to the scoot finally? I am sure you restored it beautifully. Can we have some pictures please? Regards Viju
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