1974 Police Eldo Rejuvination

[Dave Swanson]

[Cam3512]

Awesome!

[Huzo]

Thanks Jim.  Try as I might, I still can't quite make it to your level!     But I keep trying.   

Well…
Someone like me cannot tell the difference.

[Dave Swanson]

I have 2 red, 1 blue, and these 2 amber spot lamps.  I prefer the look of amber, but easy to change out and experiment.

[kballowe]

HEY !

How about a video "walk around" ???

Please.

It's too nice to just tease us with a picture now and then.

 

[Dave Swanson]

HEY !

How about a video "walk around" ???

Please.

It's too nice to just tease us with a picture now and then.

 

Good idea.  I will work on that.  Until then, this will have to do.

[Dave Swanson]

The talented painter and sheet metal repair specialist down the street from me finished the police boxes today.   Now for the nerve wracking job of drilling new mounting holes. 

There are many police Eldo/Ambos out there, but very few with actual police sheet-metal boxes.  Stoked!

[Vagrant]

The talented painter and sheet metal repair specialist down the street from me finished the police boxes today.   Now for the nerve wracking job of drilling new mounting holes. 

There are many police Eldo/Ambos out there, but very few with actual police sheet-metal boxes.  Stoked!

That beauty needs to be in a glass bubble.

[Dave Swanson]

Went after it pretty hard this weekend.  It is finished, except for bleeding the front brake and first fire.   Greg Bender's wiring harnesses were perfect.  And his amazing instructions enable success every time if you follow them to a T. 

[Sprouty115]

Stunning!

[kballowe]

You should park that one in the house.  Add track lighting.  I'll donate a can of Pledge and a stack of micro fiber towels.
Invite us all over for a look-see.  Oh, and a BBQ.

[Dave Swanson]

You should park that one in the house.  Add track lighting.  I'll donate a can of Pledge and a stack of micro fiber towels.
Invite us all over for a look-see.  Oh, and a BBQ.

Now that sounds like a night to remember!  HA! 

[Dave Swanson]

A long time ago Guzzi eagle tank water slide decals were applied with the eagles flying backward to this bike.  Luck was with me as there was no clear coat applied to them.  Yesterday I carefully removed the decals and this morning I applied the best available tank decal/sticker that mimics the factory silkscreen perfectly.  These "shadow" decal/stickers haven't been made for quite a long time.  I was lucky to have found 1 set.  I figured this bike deserved correct (as I can make it) forward facing eagles. 

[Sprouty115]

I can't take my eyes off it...

BTW, given the choices, how did you decide on what seat to put on it?

[Dave Swanson]

I can't take my eyes off it...

BTW, given the choices, how did you decide on what seat to put on it?

This is a true original police solo seat with steel pan.  It was with the bike since day one, therefore an easy decision.   

Originals are very hard to find nowadays.  But there are some nice repops of course.

[Sprouty115]

This is a true original police solo seat with steel pan.  It was with the bike since day one, therefore an easy decision.   

Originals are very hard to find nowadays.  But there are some nice repops of course.

Ah, that makes sense...thanks.

[Dave Swanson]

A friend stopped by with his little pup to check out the bike. 

[Dave Swanson]

Guzzi does symmetry like no one else.

[Dave Swanson]

We are finally getting some decent weather for break in up here.  150 miles on it now and it is flawless.  Dropped the oil upon return from this morning's 100 mile ride.

[Pescatore]

Stunning bike.
Did you polish the engine? It's so shiny.

[kballowe]

We are finally getting some decent weather for break in up here.  150 miles on it now and it is flawless.  Dropped the oil upon return from this morning's 100 mile ride.

Dave -

That's a GREAT picture !

How about some more pictures ?