MOPED ARMY

congrats! If you do some digging on Myrons you will find:

FF FZP-14007A 1957-59 Riverside Mobylette (Motobec. ’56 AV78) 50cc 2-S a 1.5hp orange xx (23 x 2) 2.00-19

It is a rebranded Motobecane AV78, so you will have an easier time looking for AV78 parts. Try Treatland.tv for parts. (edited)

I am seeing parts listed on some sites by model# 40, 50 and so on. Is my moped also called by a model number like that? I was wondering if it might be a general reference to the engine displacement, ie 50cc.

Great day so far, I got three rusted screws loose after many attempts.

You might have to source new rims, Treatland probably has 18", 36-hole (I believe). The plunger rear suspension and the curvy body (imo) makes that bike definitely worth restoring. You're going to have to soak EVERY thing down with penetrating oil to get it apart. First make sure the tank is in good shape, if not tear the bike down completely and de-rust, and coat the inside.

You'll certainly have to make a new wiring harness, but fortunately, that's pretty simple on those.

Forget the carb that's on there, and replace with an sha15 and manifold. I can't imagine any way in hell that bottom end doesn't need the seals/bearings (Treatland again) replaced, that will save you a LOT of headaches. while you have the motor apart, port match the cylinder to the 15mm intake manifold.

You have picked a HUGE challenge for a "newbie" project. Cant wait to see how it comes out.

b4 u start, u might wanna make sure the inframe tank ant tooooo rusty, leaks, rotted, gummed up, etc.

You might try getting in touch with mechanic Richard Eberline.

He has posting on this site.

Leave the cosmetics (paint, chrome, seat cover) alone for now. Just get it going and road worthy first. After the first ride there's bound to be a couple mechanical/safety issues to address.

Good choice (getting Richard to do your motor). But first, you should've checked the tank for leaks/stability, you might be dead in the water before you got an oar dipped in.

Use oxcylic acid (wood bleach available at any hardware store), mixed 1.25 gallons-1 container. allow to sit 24hrs, drain (but save in case another 24hrs is needed) and check with a flashlight to see if the tank is clean. If you have leaks, you should carefully and thoroughly determine if it can be sealed, or if the rust is too bad to where it's weakened the frame.

Just please DON'T give it a shitty red paint job. If it's original paint, clean it up and leave it. And don't clear coat it. Please....

Hi Kenneth. I have checked my tank and it does not leak. I'm not clear on the mix ratio you mentioned. So it is 1.25 gallons of water and one container of the acid. What is the container size of the acid ? Is the acid in dry form or liquid ?

I hadn't seen your question, sorry! The container is a small (maybe 1qt. bucket). It's in powder form. mix the entire bucket with 1.25 gallons of water.

I'm torn. I'd still like to see this with shiny chrome and a bright, new paint job.

Riverside boner.

The rims are solid but the chrome is almost gone. When the original tires were off I clear coated the rims and wire brushed the insides.

It runs well now. The original engine had a broken crank. It was totally rebuilt so the internals as well as the cylinder are new now. The cables and chains were replaced also.

^ This, for sure!

Great job and great save,I love it!