Subject: Re: intro and questions (long)
Author: Joe Edmonson
Date: Jan 26, 2004, 5:54 PM
Post ID: 1715864963
I have been through a similar deal restoring my Eldorado.I bought a been
sitting outside for 12 years basket case. I got my keys made at a good
locksmith. They used old model Fiat and Mercades blanks and file cut them to
work, about $25.00 and two hours to make ing. and tool box/steering lock. I
found that Walmart has a trailer tail/stop light that is the same size and
style to replace the oringial round one, can't tell the difference without
looking REAL close, about $7.00. Headlight and handle bar controls E-Bay
(good luck and good hunting) but head pipes and mufflers are not a problem.
mgcycle.com has them as well as handle bars, crash bars and mirrors. I have
found new take-off Harley mufflers on E-Bay real cheap, some of them can be
made to fit and not look bad. Your on your own with the head, wish I could
help (Maybe E-Bay), clutch cable as well as brake and throtle can be had at
mgcycle or ask Moe at cyclegarden.com. he made some for me. Mine was black
but that's your choice now and finally, who needs a tach, just go,go,go.
Just one more thing to be aware of. Once you finish this project you WILL be
hooked. For some unkown reason there is just nothing else like an Eldorado.
I have spent two years getting mine from a basket case to daily rider, she
finally went into the beauty shop two weeks ago for the paint and finishing
touches. After all of that, I'd do it again if I found another old loop (and
could send my wife on a three year vacation). Good Luck, send pictures when
you finish. If I can be of any help feel free to E-Mail.
Joe in Atlanta
1972 Eldorado
mtmo-@bellsouth.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Stottlemyer" <cha-@indy.net>
To: "loopframe" <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 9:13 AM
Subject: intro and questions (long)
| Hi, listers.. I'm new to this board, but in looking through the archives, I see many names from the "old" Guzzi list, and several people I've met at various Guzzi happenings. I just "saved" a 73 Eldo from an ignoble death in an airplane hanger, where it had been sitting since '83 with her jugs off. I'm not ready to start a restoration, yet, have to finish my current project, but need to at least think about what I should be looking for. So. The original owner said he'd just put $1600 in it, rode it to Arkansas and back, but it was burning oil, so he pulled cylinders to get them rechromed. He'd put a new clutch, U joint, rear end, rebuilt the front end, etc. Uh, Ace.. that was 20 years ago! He said he might have some stuff that's obviously missing. My guess is that it wouldn't be worth getting from him, and he's hard to contact. But, if any of this stuff is made out of unobtainium, I'll give it a try. To my seriously untrained eye, here's what I need: (1) Key. Is this a problem? (2) headers/mufflers (3) Headlight. It had a windjammer on it, and he'd bent the ears over, and cobbled the fairing on there. ;) (4) The taillight is rectangular, I *assume* this is not the right one.. (5) One head is missing the threads for the exhaust nut. Repair or Replace? I have a machine shop, could do it if I have to. (6) The tach needle is pointing to 4K except the pointer is broken off. (7) I don't think the left hand controls are original, look Japanese to me. Clutch cable is missing. (8) It's a ahem lovely shade of red and creme, again I *assume* it should be either black or white? As you can see, I don't know much about what I have here, and would appreciate a little guidance, except for "get your head examined!" I already know I'm nuts. :) Cheers! Chuck in Indiana 98 Centauro 00 Jack-All hack tractor 73 Eldo project |