Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: Ambobber

Author: Greg Bender

Date: Jun 20, 2005, 9:12 AM

Post ID: 1719047232



Very cool, Rich. I like it :>

Richard Arimoto wrote:
 
I finished up the "Ambobber," a 1971 Ambassador a few days ago. This is
the second time I've rebuilt this bike. The first was a couple of years
ago. I bought it on EBay--it was in pieces--and I put it together in
basically stock configuration. The original rebuild was pretty: you can
see some pics etc athttp://www.cemrc.org/~arimoto(click on Ambo to
access pics, etc--there are some pics of other bikes there, too).

Pics of the new rebuild are at the same URL under Ambobber.

With 'not so much' enthusiasm, I put the rebuilt Ambo up for sale a year

of so ago, so I could start another project. Soon after, the tank
developed a leak I couldn't fix, so I ended up getting a well-used
replacement on EBay; this meant I'd need to do some painting. I never
liked the original 4-speed, so I decided to put in a 5-speed. One thing
led to the next with the Ambobber the end result. I bobbed the rear
fender. I took off some parts I thought were non-essential.

Notice the fancy turn signals ($8.99 a set on Ebay). Check out that
spiffy seat ($37.50, also EBay); and how about that fancy paint (Krylon
rattle-can with satin clear coat)? I'll put a luggage rack on to finish
the back.

Rich A



Regards,

Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender

Florida MGNOC website
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/fl_mgnoc

Minnesota MGNOC website
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mn_mgnoc

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