Some of you might be following or have at least viewed my build of the 68 Vista Torino 500. Well, while posting the progress, KJV sent me photos of a Vista that he saw at a swap meet in his area. To make a long story short, he went back to the swap meet, bought it and was kind enough to ship it to me. Giant THANKS goes out to you Tom! I love this hobby and the people that you meet because of it! So today I received a bike in a box. Really, the smallest box I've ever had a muscle bike come in! Amazing!
This Torino is also a 68. Being a 300 makes it a non-coaster 3 speed originally. The bike was a coaster as KJV found it. He said the rear wheel was trash and I agreed that it didn't need to be sent. Same with a junk pedal. So the missing parts are the rear fender, Sturmey Archer PowerShift 3 speed stick shifter, a right pedal, front and rear caliper brakes, brake levers, one hand grip, rear S7 3 speed wheel and front S7 wheel. But the parts that I did receive are in nice condition and correct. The paint is in great shape and I think it will really shine. I realize that I now have three bikes in the build off. Im not sure if I'll finish this one, but like I said, this was a moment of opportunity and just wanted to share.
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This Torino is also a 68. Being a 300 makes it a non-coaster 3 speed originally. The bike was a coaster as KJV found it. He said the rear wheel was trash and I agreed that it didn't need to be sent. Same with a junk pedal. So the missing parts are the rear fender, Sturmey Archer PowerShift 3 speed stick shifter, a right pedal, front and rear caliper brakes, brake levers, one hand grip, rear S7 3 speed wheel and front S7 wheel. But the parts that I did receive are in nice condition and correct. The paint is in great shape and I think it will really shine. I realize that I now have three bikes in the build off. Im not sure if I'll finish this one, but like I said, this was a moment of opportunity and just wanted to share.
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