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Posted: Wed Oct 25th, 2017 08:24 am |
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saltcoupe
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Bought this tonight. Thinking it's a Rupp but would like to know for sure. Make, model, approximate year, and good source for parts please. Thanks in advance! Attachment: rupp1.jpg (Downloaded 317 times)
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Posted: Wed Oct 25th, 2017 08:24 am |
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Posted: Wed Oct 25th, 2017 08:43 am |
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Brett Mallory
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Looks like my Rupp A-Bone. Everybody tells me it's a 1967. Looks like yours still has the original wheels, that's always a good find. Mine were a mess but I was able to clean them up pretty decent.
Here's a before photo of mine:Attachment: DSCN3226.JPG (Downloaded 316 times)
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Posted: Wed Oct 25th, 2017 08:46 am |
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Posted: Wed Oct 25th, 2017 08:49 am |
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Brett Mallory
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My yard kart was an A-Bone when I was a kid and I wanted one to restore. I found this one a couple of years ago. It's a blast to drive! Good luck with your resto!
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Posted: Wed Oct 25th, 2017 02:20 pm |
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saltcoupe
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Very nice Brett. You went with a disc brake? Is that A Mac engine? Where can I get a seat pad like yours???
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Posted: Wed Oct 25th, 2017 06:04 pm |
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Doug Tenney
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Good questions.
I think that the attached compilation may be helpful.
Both Brett M and "saltcoupe" have the narrow steering hoop. My understanding is that A-Bones 1968 and later had that.
[Per a recent thread here, the narrow hoop existed on certain models made by Rupp starting in 1963 (sold through Sears & Roebuck and maybe Montgomery Ward?) but among other things, those didn't have the front bumper that you guys have.]
Attachment: Dart_spotters_guide_2016dec18.pdf (Downloaded 36 times) Last edited on Wed Oct 25th, 2017 06:15 pm by Doug Tenney
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Posted: Thu Oct 26th, 2017 07:09 am |
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saltcoupe
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Brett Mallory wrote:
My yard kart was an A-Bone when I was a kid and I wanted one to restore. I found this one a couple of years ago. It's a blast to drive! Good luck with your resto! Very nice Brett! You went with a disc brake? Is that A Mac engine? Where can I get a seat pad like yours???Also, it appears you moved the steering to the top of the hoop?
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Posted: Thu Oct 26th, 2017 09:30 am |
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Brett Mallory
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To respond in order of your questions:
Yes, I converted to a modern disc brake. I felt safety was more important than originality so I installed a modern disc.
Yes, that is an MC90 Mac. It is a Scott Kneissel rebuild/resto and it runs beautifully.
A gentleman in Buffalo, NY - Mike Schlager - repops the seats and does a beautiful job. His work is flawless!
Yes, I moved the steering post to the top of the hoop. That little bit of added height makes a world of difference in driving comfort. Not to be wasteful, I machined the steering post bushings from the original axle in the kart, then welded them in place.
Another thing: I went with an aluminum floor pan even though the original one was steel. The original was solid rust and dents and beyond repair, so I cut if off. After taking a lot of pains to get the chassis straight and square, I felt that welding in a new steel pan might warp it out of shape again, so I decided to make one from aluminum and pop rivet it in. It's not original, but I think it looks good that way.
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Posted: Thu Oct 26th, 2017 01:45 pm |
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saltcoupe
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@Brett Mallory: Very nice! Thanks for the info. I have a Mac (110 I believe) Would require a rebuild, it's been under my work bench since the 70's. Would also need a carb, engine mount, and starter cup but the rest is there. Last edited on Thu Oct 26th, 2017 01:47 pm by saltcoupe
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