Subject: RE: VIN # Ambo or Eldo
Author: Charlie Mullendore
Date: Jul 13, 2005, 3:29 PM
Post ID: 1719157916
Hi Charles,
The VIN sounds like an Ambo number. Is the transmission case smooth on
the outside or does it have reinforcing "ribs"? Could be a late
Ambassador that someone has swapped a five-speed into. Cheers,
Charles H wrote:
Hi every one, my name is Charles and am a brand new owner of an Octo 1971 Moto Guzzi... When I bought it, the seller said it was an Eldo, but I do not think so... Can someone please tell me exactly if it is and Eldo or Ambo by VIN # ??? Here is the VIN 25944 and matches the engine block... I know it has a civilian dash, 5 speed transmission and reinforced rear axle transmission (like an Eldo) which came stock on the Octo 71 models... I plan to first restore it so to drive it on the road, second to restore and polish all parts, third go back to some original parts, fourth revise and redo engine, transmission, rear axle drive, fork, suspensions, brakes and fifth minor body work and repaint frame, body and other small parts.... Thanks a lot for the answer, will probably have many more, great to have this list... Cheers Charles |
Charlie
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