Hi, found a Vespa 50 while going through a deceased relative's assets. Guessing it's from the mid 60's, will check more carefully when I find the serial number. The engine was dismantled and is in a box, otherwise all parts seem to be in place (I think) Happened to see your video about electrification of smallframe vespa. Thanks for a very good and informative video that was also fun to watch. Immediately saw the possibilities of bringing this old Vespa to life. Would be interested to see more how you went about it, what parts you used, tips and tricks, etc. Good work! Greetings Per Lundberg
Are you sure this was a 2wd originally? The reason I ask is the part you pointed out as welded on trans mount is actually the prop shaft protector mount. That is a factory welded part. The trans mounts are bolt on. Three threaded inserts on either side for the six 13mm bolts tat mount the forward end of trans. The threaded holes between the welded mount is for 2wd trans mount. Syncros have both 2 and 4wd threads for the forward trans mounts in that frame rail. This looks like a factory syncro to me.
You’ve got my full support. These days it’s not about the power plant it’s just about getting these classic cars back on the road. And honestly you might be right it realistically could be cheaper than doing an engine swap from another car manufacturer. Despite it all ima be watching every step of the way, I can’t wait to see what comes of this project<3
Thanks! I definitely would not have been able to start this project without your videos! Your first build helped me decide to go the EV controls route instead of the open inverter board
My name is Rohit Parshuram Prajapati, I am a mechanic of two wheeler bike and three wheeler auto, be it electric or petrol engine work or diesel engine work, I do both the jobs well because I am proud of my work. I have 12 to 15 years of experience. Be it any company's bike or any company's three wheeler rickshaw, I do all the work well, whether it is the electrics inside the vehicle, I repair that too myself or whether it is a small house generator, diesel or petrol, I repair that too. I am saying this with confidence because I have had many years of experience and I have worked in seven to eight countries. Now I want to go to Europe or there I know French language as well as English and our mother tongue, Hindi. I appeal to you to give me an opportunity once. Thank you.
When I lived in Germany with my family in 19667-67, this was a common car on the road. I was a young kid at the time, but I still have my Corgi BMW Isetta toy car.
Absolutely! I'm aware of potential hub motors and controllers - but which voltage is best? And then if i have got the single pieces of motor, accu, and controller - all the steps to get the stuff finally working and communicating is missing for me at the moment (throttle, wiring etc)@@bernietime
@@lukasmeilinger934 will do! I’ll answer all these questions in an upcoming video. Any any other questions you have about it? Just leave it a comment on here and I’ll answer it in the video as well.
Thanks! I’m now just waiting to find a good deal on a crashed electric motorcycle. However, Tesla motors are starting to become relatively affordable…. This truck might end up with a Tesla front drive unit!
Ignore the muppets M8 these dumb dumbs will be begging for a lift on the side of the road every ten minutes lol whilst we keep riding for days, months, years keeping these Real Vespas and Lambrettas going long after these part time riders fall apart from lack of basic scootering respect lol Nicely done mate!
Nope I laugh at the clowns who claim to be about all original yet they order all brand new parts lol which makes their classic yup NOT original. SO No I can't stand those twats. I am 59 y/o Original Scooterboy who drives only electric converted Vespa and Lambretta scooters I hand convert., I tried using pop in kits but they are just too weak and slow for the type of driving I do on my 64 GT 200. I was tired of going 709 in the first place which is why I converted mine starting in the 90's which sucked since everything available was rubbish. Now though. My scooters run flawlessly and take pink slips from cars and Motorbikes alike lol Keep it up. I use Lingbo controllers, 10kw, 12" tyre, QS motor wheels and 72v set up. Batts-Strictly 72v 120AH LiFePo4 batts Li Ion simply can't handle my riding lol, I drive mine without problems on the full Motorway causing easily at 140 kph (top speed is 145 Mph) extreme range of nearly 1000 Km's per charge that's proper riding baby! Always trying to upgrade and up beat myself though so next phase, a 165 mph Electric Lambretta Racer baby! Keep It Up Mate!
Nice to see people finally getting it! I been converting My Real Vespas and Lambrettas since the 90's much to the dismay of absolutely every gas buffer around lol. No I take pink slips with my 1964 GT (British TV)200 converted to 72v 10kw LiFePo4 130ah 0-100mph in 1.7 seconds, top speed of 145 mph (hopefully soon 160mph if I don't kill myself trying) and 12" tyre and rim upsizing, Hand Built Swing Arm SO far, getting about 850 K per charge which is fantastic. Way more than any Car, Truck, Bike in Petrol lol. 34 minutes to charge from 15% empty to 85% full via speed charger thank you very much! . Keep it up mate! Looks like the Retrospective Scooters UK pop in E Kit you're using there. Not bad at all! I had and have to make my Owen swing arms from scratch for type of serious speeds and long range driving I do.
Ditch that engine it’s rubbish and go Subaru , get in touch with subarugears here in Australia pretty sure they do an awd kit for a t3 using Subaru parts
