VNB1T 1960 : Vespa logo mounting on front

[sucho10]

Hello,
For the restoration of my Vespa, I need some technical information from oiher VNB1T-owners. For this reason I have posted my cry for HELP on this site.
What is the problem :
Coming back from the paint job, I realized that the holes for the mounting of the black Vespa Logo on the front were covered. In order to find back the original holes, I made a drawing indicating some critical distances. The measurement of this distances will make it possible for me to refind the original holes.



Distance AB :
A : corner point (laying about 4 mm under the top curved edge and formed by the outer right vertical black line)
B : center of aluminum peening pin of Logo letter 'V'

Distance AC :
A : corner point (laying about 4 mm under the top curved edge and formed by the outer right vertical black line)
C : center of aluminum peening pin of Logo letter 'a'

Distance DE :
Measured horizontally where the s of the Logo meets the p (at the little connection).
Remark that the distance is measured to the left side of the P !

Distance EF :
Measured horizontally where the s of the Logo meets the p (at the little connection).
Remark that the distance is measured to the left side of the P !

If you have other dimensions in mind, please let me know.


Many thanks for your cooperation.
Greetings

De Winter Luc
Belgium

[sbwnik]

Cut the pins off the back of the badge and glue it in place....

[bryno]

What do you mean 'covered'?

If you are refitting the original badge, it should be easy enough to locate the original holes with some careful prodding! use a small drill bit and turn by hand (not in a drill) to cut through the paint without damage

If you are fitting a replacement badge, the pins will probably not line up to the original holes anyway, so I'd also cut the pins off and apply using 'trim tape' (car badge tape) which you can cut to be invisible

[sucho10]

Hello sbwnik and bryno,
Taping is no option at all !
As I said the holes are covered with filler and the whole Vespa is repainted.
I only have a smooth surface.
To reposition the new Logo, I need some indications. That explains the drawing.
Can anybody make a quick ansd correct measurement ?
Regards.
Luc
Belgium

[bsr65]

your chances of finding the original holes are slim to none by measurement, if double sided tape is not an option, just mark and drill new holes. I think it will save a lot of hassle.

[sucho10]

I'm definitely sure to refind the original holes by measurement ! No doubt about that...
I'll keep you informed.

[sbwnik]

You'll be lucky. If they're anything like Lambretta ones, you'll find that they vary quite considerably. I suspect they were hand drilled to a pattern originally, not stamped.

[kru251]

www.scooterhelp.com/tips/body/badges.html

[sucho10]

I wonder of the UK has VNB1T-owners.
Strange that nobody wants or will react on my demand...

Luc
Belgium

[kru251]

Nov 6, 2012 21:18:52 GMT sucho10 said:

I wonder of the UK has VNB1T-owners.
Strange that nobody wants or will react on my demand...

Luc
Belgium

I realise that we are all part of the EU, but that you may not understand UK customs/English. We don't demand information. We ask nicely with "please" within the text !

[bryno]

Luc - to be honest I think you will struggle to find anyone with a VNB1T still with it's original badge in place.

Personally, I dont think I have ever seen a VNB1T.. lots or VBA, VBB, Sportiques but none of them have the same badge..

[mushroom]

I've got an original untouched VNB1T, I know it's a year later but I could get the measurements for you