Thanks Scooper
appreciate the help, Scooper. one thing is though, is that part of that first letter is obscured by the weld (partially hidden beneath) at the joint. but the part that is partially covered is the left side of what looks sure to be an "O". if it was a "C" or "G", the part i can see (right side of letter) would be open/have a break in the circle (as w/the C or G) but it's a closed circle. is what i'm saying making sense?
i'll try to take a picture and post here to show what i'm seeing. but from the catalog pic you linked to, that sky blue tandem looks exactly like mine.