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
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