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.