Repair Sheets for Vespa legshields and footboards—suitable for many models and types of damage, from simple repairs to authentic restorations.
Most used Vespa scooters have rust damage or dents on the Legshield. Not only does this look unsightly, but it can also be a safety hazard and result in a failure during a TÜV inspection. In the past, such sheet metal damage had to be laboriously repaired by body shop professionals. We now carry the right replacement panels in our inventory for many scooter models and types of damage.
Floor Boards, Repair Sheet Floor Boards
The selection is extensive. Depending on the model, the Repair Sheet Floor Boards differ in width, struts, number of Reinforcement X-embossments, cutouts for wires, cables, cable pulls, grommets, and, in some cases, for the Brake Pedal. Some small-frame plates also come with X/K struts already welded on.
All plates feature the beading for the single-slot tube and are unpainted but oiled. They are available in various lengths, some even pre-bent. The longer versions can also be used to repair damage beneath the Mudguard. The 70-cm version reaches to the middle of the Mudguard, while the 90-cm version extends to the lower edge of the Horn Cover. Tabs or cutouts for the cable duct are also included. However, these may be missing on the lower-priced plates.
The top-of-the-line version is the Legshield & Floor Board Repair Sheet. This allows you to perform larger repairs and even fix past “Why don’t you cut it down?” mistakes. This saves a lot of bodyfiller, hammering, and welding work. Some of these plates are supplied without struts.
Simple repair or authentic restoration
We carry premium-quality Floor Boards from small Italian forges such as Sandro CARLUCCI, as well as from CUPPINI, BOSATTA, and other manufacturers.
Premium plates in Grade 1 quality match the original not only in exact shape and plate thickness, but also in details such as the number of struts, reinforcement embossing, and the shape of the Grommet.
Our plates for simple repairs often have a slightly thinner gauge. In some cases, the Grommet is missing, and the number and position of the struts do not exactly match the original. However, with the right know-how, these plates can be worked with easily and are therefore a good and affordable alternative.
Note: For many models, matching Repair Sheets for the “Horn Cover” as well as numerous other Repair Sheets are also available. We now also carry Faro-Basso Side Parts, Reinforcement Plates, and complete Rear Parts in our product range.
Conclusion: Cut out the old plate, weld in the new one, fill the gaps, apply primer—and your scooter will be like new again. For restorations that are true to the original, be sure to use premium plates.
SIP TIP:
- Order new Floor Runners, the beading, and the Horn Cover Repair Sheet at the same time. Riveting Tools and a Flange Tool are also helpful. Don’t forget the badges and PIAGGIO Emblems.
Opinions from the Press and Experts
“Sandro CARLUCCI. Sandro is a Vespa mechanic through and through and specialized in manufacturing sheet metal parts for the Vespa many years ago. His floor panels, beading, etc., are truly 1:1 replicas and far superior to all the Asian-made parts. Whenever I’ve needed a replacement sheet metal part for one of my old vehicles over the years, I’ve always gone with one of his. In my opinion, the quality of these parts is unrivaled.”
–Robert Steininger, Vintage Vespa Icon, Vienna
We can now offer premium plates for all Wideframe models to ensure a restoration that is true to the original.
Since Sandro CARLUCCI possesses outstanding expertise, particularly in the Wideframe sector, we can provide very precise distinctions between the individual Models. This enables a particularly precise basis for restoration.
We have floor panels in stock for models built from 1947 onward, ranging from the Vespa 98/3 to the Vespa GS.
The main differences between the Vespa 98 and the Vespa 125 V1-22T lie in the curve toward the Legshield and in the option to install the Centre Stand.
The V1T 1st Series allows for the installation of either a central Centre Stand or a Side Stand on the right or left.
Starting with the V1-22T 2nd Series, the Centre Stand is mounted in the center.
Accordingly, the spacing between the four Floor Runners also varies slightly.