> Stephen Keller Wrote:
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> That's going to be a very nice bike, I'm always amazed to see the
> engines torn down on a moped, just marvel that that tiny collection of
> parts can shove you around at 30ish. From the pics anyway, I would go
> after the paint with rubbing compound and wax, I bet it shines like new
> money and much cheaper that having it pro painted. Plus it's a stock
> color, I have not seen a red maxi ever. Clean and seal the tank as well
> while it is appart, Caswell. For parts, Sundaymorningmotors.com used to
> have a ton of used Puch parts, or as stated above buy/sell here is an
> awesome resource. Keep the pics coming, love watching bikes take shape.
All that is good advice except for sealing the tank. Sealing a tank that does not leak is pointless. And being an in-frame tank, if it were rusty enough to leak, then it would be structurally compromised and worthless anyway.