Stampie
Stampie MegaDork
4/11/22 9:36 p.m.

So way back in the day like 1984 I spent two weeks in Haiti.  One of the memories that really sticks with me was a bunch of Vespa type scooters running around.  What I really liked about them was they were hand painted by their owners with cool decorations.  I'd love to have one now.  I've also noticed on YouTube that a lot of the Pakistani videos show vehicles decorated similarly.  Long shot but anyone have any connections?  Know how I can import one?  Have one already that you want to sell?

clownkiller
clownkiller HalfDork
4/12/22 12:11 p.m.

Is this your style? Picture off the web.

Stampie
Stampie MegaDork
4/12/22 1:02 p.m.

In reply to clownkiller :

That actually looks more professionally done than what I remember but yeah I'd rock that.

AAZCD-Jon (Forum Supporter)
AAZCD-Jon (Forum Supporter) SuperDork
4/12/22 2:07 p.m.

Rather than importing a scooter, it may be a lot more practical to find an imported Haitian or Pakistani to paint a USDM scooter. Just sayin.

Stampie
Stampie MegaDork
4/12/22 2:18 p.m.

In reply to AAZCD-Jon (Forum Supporter) :

Where's the fun in that?

Mr_Asa
Mr_Asa PowerDork
4/12/22 2:38 p.m.

Similar designs in other southeast Asian countries as well.  Remember the trucks from the Top Gear where they built a bridge over the river?

hobiercr
hobiercr UltraDork
4/12/22 2:45 p.m.

Not enough lights or mirrors.

californiamilleghia
californiamilleghia UltraDork
4/12/22 4:24 p.m.

How worn out would a Vespa from Pakistan or Haiti be ?

remember Top Gear and the Vietnam ride and all the work on the Vespa.

I love the idea ,  and knowing nothing about Vespas , could you just buy the replacement sheet metal and have that painted and shipped ?

and maybe order a side car at the same time !

SV reX
SV reX MegaDork
4/12/22 4:29 p.m.

Maybe you should buy some paint brushes...

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