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It doesn't appear to have dual coil mounts.  It's a 1975 model frame with a centerstand, and I will be taking pictures of the markings.  The previousl owner also has pictures from prior to the engine rebuild and disassembly. It does  have a Japanese bike style tool box mounted to the front of the frame, has a loop of chain on the extra lower shock mounting holes and a custom switch for the lighting/wiring mounted on the left side just near the seat, of which part seems to have been run though fuel hose or something similar. 

I enjoyed the Ahrma years there, the racing was always pretty good.  I took my son to Mid Ohio for the first time in 2000 when he was almost 3, and got him a signed, personalized JP book.  We still have it.

That's what I would like to know too, if possible.  I did find an ISDT group on Facebook.  Once I get in further, I may have better info.  The paint marks on the 250 are all in pretty good shape, so it will just be a clean up and ride, not a restoration

I'm still waiting on delivery from Arizona for the 250, I will check those things. It also has an aluminum tank and ACEs expansion chamber.  My 125 rebuild in process (1974 1/2 Sachs D motor with tag, build date 9/1974 enduro, not MX) also has the hole drilled in the case for the cylinder to cases seal. It's pretty eccentric, as the steering head has been reinforced, later model leading axle forks installed, probable later model swing arm and conical rear wheel.  I will have both done by Mid Ohio.  I also have an option on a 19776/77 Husqvarna 360 Auto if anyone is interested.

All,
I found a nice 1975 (?) 250 Harescrambler project with paint dabs on the frame, triple trees, forks, hubs, backing plates etc. I will be getting the complete VIN shortly. The cylinder and head have holes drilled.

Is there any way to ID it as an authentic bike by VIN?

Is there anything else to look for? The engine is out of the frame, fully rebuilt.
Thanks

Rob,
I do need a set, let me know how you want to handle it.
Rob Thatcher

I have taken one apart.  There are some decent YouTube videos.  I do have a couple of extras, but the reset is on the side instead of on top as on most of the ones used on a Penton.  I have a NOS, new in box VDO with the side resets.  I haven't decided which I'm using.  They come apart easily, take off the bottom and see it that works first. The top has lots of springs, washers and small pieces and can usually be cleaned without disassembly once the bottom drive unit (2 screws) is removed.

That's an interesting development.  There is someone making that entire section of pipe, I see it on eBay all the time.  If you can weld or have someone who can, that's an option. Or sourcing another pipe.  Lots of Pentons in Cali.  Clogged up pipes are not uncommon, ask me how I know. 

If you're going to be riding it, I would just have it repaired as needed, clean and paint.  All of the defects are where they can't be seen for the most part.  Just my thoughts, and what I would do.

Very cool! It seems everyone wants/needs one, and they are tough to find not trashed

I susbscribe to Cycle News online.  This week's edition has Jack Penton and Carl Cranke at the Shamrick Qualifier 50 years ago.  Pretty cool.  That's probably one of my favorite parts of the weekly edition.  Last week they showed a UK rider, Terry Rymer, who was sponsored by my job at the time, Fielsheer.  I got to work a  World Sperbike as part of the pit crew.  Always something interest in Looking Back.

It is Joe Casola, Saints Engine/Title Service in Chattanooga, TN.  The phone number is 614.886.9544 and the website is https://www.saintsengine.com/

The reason for the 614 area code is that he is from the Cbus area orginally

I have it done through Vermont, but it did end.  It was awesome for bikes like I had with a messed up title. I've also heard South Dakota has a process, similar to what Vermont used to do. There is also a guy who can get a Tennessee title with a bill of sale and VIN pictures for $400 according to my local vintage group.

I worked out a deal to rescue the entire bike.  I'll be getting it home and evaluating everything later this week

Thanks Dave, I'll let him know.  Still trying to keep him from using a hammer on it