obtain a perfect end product. However, the main
component required to produce a perfect finished
article is: SKILL! We’re now talking about a very
specialised skill that’s something of a dying art in
our throwaway society.
We were warned that the beating-out of these
trims might result in their profile altering, so
it was suggested they had to be re-fitted to
the chassis and pulled into shape with straps
before returning the parts to be finally polished.
One company that has successfully repaired
stainless trims in the past is South East
Chroming (ex-London Chroming), so our Vespa
GS trims were placed in their expert hands
to fix and fettle. It was with some trepidation
these parts were offered to these craftsmen
as these trims were obviously badly damaged
and there was the thought they may be
beyond repair. We were, as it transpired in this
case, lucky and the trims were accepted for
refurbishment.
THE COST
At this stage, such ministrations of craft and
expertise come with two not-so-positive side
issues for the customer; firstly, the work will
take a fair bit of time; and because of this and
the skillsets applied, will by no means be cheap.
Having made that statement and being fully
aware of these facts, sitting down in a comfortable
chair when the final phone call on the subject of
the quotation of costs occurs is possibly a very
good idea. Such is the rich tapestry of life, one
might say? Or one just might say: “Ouch!”
To cut a long story short, the old GS is now
the proud owner of a set of perfect stainless
steel legshield surrounds. WOW!
“How much?” we hear you ask... £180!
Quality costs, as mentioned above.
GENERAL TRIM INFO
Classic Scooteristfeatured Vespa stainless
surrounds some years ago, but with permission
of those with long memories, and on the
basis the original item has been amended by
enthusiasts since that time, we repeat some
general information on this niche subject:
To help matters, a list of these products
manufactured by the accessory company
Ulma, and that includes their manufacturer’s
part number, has been compiled to help the
Vespa restorer. These numbers should not
be confused with the Piaggio part numbers.
This may not be a definitive list, but will be of
interest to those trying to identify at least some
of these sought-after items:
Vespita
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
South East Chroming: 02076 396434
/ [email protected] – also thanks
go out to Ole Planthafer for his research
and provision of the trim list and to
David Gotch for his inputSINGLE SLIT TUBES (STAINLESS STEEL)
G.S.61: GS/3
G.S.62: GS/4
Ulma 020: GS/3
Ulma 025: V125 (1950-1953)
Ulma 032: 125-150 T 1957-58
(VB1?)
Ulma 033: VNA1, VNA2, VNB
1959-61
Ulma 035: GL/VNB 1961-65
Ulma 037:
50/50s/50SP/90/125 Primavera
Ulma 038: GS150 1955-61
Ulma 041: GS160 1962-64
Ulma 044: SS180 1965-68/
Rally180/Rally200
Ulma 047: Hoffmann Königin/
Messerschmitt T 1955/ 125-150
Ulma 048: Messerschmitt T
1956 - 1957/Messerschmitt GS
Ulma 107: GS150
Ulma 151: Sprint
Ulma 162: VL3
Ulma 168: VB1, Sportique
Ulma 202: SS180 1964-65
Ulma 207: GS160 1962-64
Ulma 247: VB1/VL3/VN
Ulma 250: MISA VGLA/
Augsburger Type 125 Modell 59,
Sportique.
Ulma 251: Hoffmann GL,
Augsburg T/4, also possibly VBA, VBB
Ulma 261: VBB, Sportique.
Ulma 423: SS90/SS50
Ulma 433: 125 (1966) (possibly
GT or Super?)Unassigned single slit tubes (stainless
steel in all probability)
Ulma 119: not known
Ulma 209: possibly small frame?Double slit tubes (chromium plated mild
steel)
Ulma 051: red,
50/50S/50SP/90/125 PrimaveraUlma 052: blue, ditto
Ulma 053: red, GS150 1955-61
Ulma 054: blue, ditto.
Ulma 055: red, 160 GS 1962-64
Ulma 056: blue, ditto.
Ulma 057: red, SS180 1964-68,
Rally180
Ulma 058: blue, ditto.
Ulma 059: red, GL125 1962-65 / GL150
T 1959-65
Ulma 060: blue, ditto.
Ulma 061: red, VBA/VBB/VNA/GL/
Sportique
Ulma 062: blue, ditto.
Ulma 071: red, 125 / GL150 T 1962-65
Ulma 072: blue, ditto.
Ulma 110: GS150 (Blue Emblem), for the
GS/3 from the Pfefferkorn catalogue.
Ulma 113: VNB
Ulma 116: GS160/ GS/4
Ulma 117: GS150 (Red Emblem), but
from the Pfefferkorn Catalogue - GS/4
(German 160.
Ulma 157: Messerschmitt T 56, 57, 58
Ulma 267: 125cc. 1959
Ulma 268: VBA, VBB, T/4
Ulma 269: VBA, VBB, T/4 (Red Emblem)
Ulma 434: red, 125 (GT? Super?) 1966
Ulma 435: blue, ditto
Ulma 564: red, V50
Ulma 565: blue, ditto
NOTE:the early Vespa models quoted may
have been fitted with trim as an aftermarket
accessory depending on the country of
origin. Trim number 10.037 was fitted to the
50cc (66/67) and trim number 10.433 was
fitted to the 125cc (66/67). The last two
additions are taken from a parts list and it’s
not known if these items were manufactured
in stainless steel.
Also, after 1967 the 202.044 trims
became the replacement parts used by the
dealers to replicate existing damaged trims.
Any further additions to this list would be
welcome.Number position of stainless trimDamaged stainless trims before repairStainless trims after repair