GOLDEN SPECIAL

[Covboy]

I’ve just picked up this 1966 Golden Special originally from the Vicenza area
First job - a thorough deep clean

[Covboy]

These were in the tool box

[dickie]

Lovely that is.

I've got the same tax disc holder on my original paint s2!

Any special plans for it?

[Covboy]

Apart from a deep clean my plan is to disturb as little as possible
I think the outer control cables are fine - still soft and supple so I won’t have to take off the horn cast to replace - I’m sure if I tried the fixings would shear.
Engine will get a full overhaul, exhaust looks solid
I’ll also try and keep it on 6V points ignition

The difference in paint colour is obvious- I think the original gold has faded to coppery pink in the sunlight and the bits that are still gold colour have been in the shade - all part of this scooters long history

[Storkfoot]

Very nice. A lovely colour.

[Scooterslag]

Lovely, looking forward to seeing your conservation rebuild Paul

[Covboy]

Easy job this afternoon- washing the side panel with lots of hot soapy water
Quite please with the result
before


after

[Covboy]

Bit of a mixed evening in the shed
This is definitely the first time this engine has been apart since new - 60 years ago.
The stator is impressively clean - I’m going to keep it on points.
Less impressive is the fact that the mag housing was seized in solid - I got a bit carried away and sheared it .(see my wanted ad…. )

[Cgt75b]

Hi,
Did that come from Rome Antiques?

[Covboy]

Hi,
Did that come from Rome Antiques?

Yes , lots to choose from there

[Toddy]

I’ll have a look in the garage for a mag flange see what I have

[Covboy]

Soda blasted casings back, ready for rebuild.I left the bearings in so the media didnt damage any of the faces.

Very pleased with the finish