Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: How to identify a loopframe

Author: Ian Adkins

Date: Mar 9, 2004, 7:29 AM

Post ID: 1716253057



Tim,

V700's had four digit serial numbers. "Transition" Ambo's had the letter "A"
prefix a five digit serial number 12xxx. These first Ambos were really
V700's with 700 heads and body parts, shifter on the right side. True Ambos
(I call them American Ambos) had serial number 13xxx and up.

Hope this helps...Ian

 -----Original Message-----
From: Custom Guzzi [mailto:paul-@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 10:19 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: How to identify a loopframe


My Ambo I had was July 69 and a 750. I think the 750 started with the
13xxx serial numbers. According to Greg Fields book, the 13xxx was the
first series to get the bigger tank and the concentric carbs. Hope this
helps.

Paul
Midlothian, Va
MGNOC#19926
73 Eldo "Elvira" next project
74 Eldo "Daisy"

Tim R wrote:
 
Looking at an early loopframe. Owner says it is an early 750cc, but it
is titled as a 1969, and does not say Ambassador. He thinks it might
have been a V7 with a 750cc upgrade. How can I be sure?

I think the carbs are different than my Eldo has as well. Any way to
find serial numbers/production runs?

Would any of you hesitate purchasing one this early in the production
cycle for durability reasons?

Opinions?

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