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Update . So few items from shot blasting fuel tank has a few holes is this repairable .if so what's best

OK some numbers originally I would have budgeted around 10k including new chassis but not paint .but now that's reduced but still covers a lot of bought items ,kits , upgraded parts and labour costs .the dilemma is do you start with a project vehicle or a better example .where do you add value...

I have still unresolved reg issue with my vespa. Dva decided to drop it of records even though it was sorned very early when this system was introduced . Record change over etc ..

Thanks for info .bonnet type had me puzzled hinges appear right also saw pics of early series2 with1 wiper .I'm getting a repro flat valance the log book shows 16 Jan 1959 and will enquire about age related plate later on . The vehicle has to be authenticated that's another reason I wanted to...

Picked the worst pic looks awful layers of nasty paint flaking .we shall see when welder gets closer look

Yes the chassis is very solid obvious repairs in the past .I was going to replace but have decided to renovate the chassis including replace rear crossmember strip back rust seal and paint plus any patches .the bulkhead needs attention at the top end . I want to bring this vehicle to a good safe...

Radiator panel getting shot blasted . Repair section in post .tank disassembled fuel had turned to varnish causing starting problems so its being chemically stripped . Filter mesh for fuel uptake pipe and fuel pump ordered also new starter motor solenoid

So I think this vehicle may not be entirely original .non original 200tdi from disco1, later series doors .homemade wiring looms also bonnet and shackles . So it's I starting point .did I mention missing bits heater, wiper motor ,inner arches , intercooler and fan no gauges .££

1959 series2 109

I'll start a new thread to update on my penance I'll call it 's2 pickup'

Currently repenting at leisure this time its a 1959 109 with truck cab and 200tdi .. Previous 1976 '88, also 1982 '109. Starting to tinker. living in N. Ireland