My first Rupp resto!

[novadose74]

My 1970 Rupp Roadster. I bought it about 12 years ago, exactly as pictured for $300. I have 10 other minis that I have been fixing and restoring. I didn’t think I was ever going to get to it. I was going to sell it, because I need the money, but I just couldn’t do it. So after months of agonizing over this decision, I said screw it, I’m starting another project! I have NOS rear shocks, NOS front springs, repro clutch cover, new rear sprocket and drum, and NOS front struts and a few other new items. So far I got to the rear drum cover and parts. I will post more as I go along. Hope you like it. Tom

 

[chipper]

Good luck with your build !!

 

[Biodude]

Fun project!

 

[SCooke123]

Looks like a good bike to start a resto on!

 

[novadose74]

Roadster progress

Here’s some pics of my progress with the Roadster. I put on the NOS fork struts with aftermarket fender mounts. I have NOS front springs but I wanted to see how everything fits first.

 

[novadose74]

Roadster progress

I might go with the slanted intake. I like the way it looks. It kind of fills in the space between the engine and the downtube. Tom

 

[novadose74]

Roadster progress

Here’s what she looks like so far. I think I’m going to go with powder coating with this one. A nice bright orange I think.

 

[manchester1]

Looking good.:thumbsup:

 

[novadose74]

High tech fuel delivery system for minis

Haha. Needed some way to test the engine and drive train while I clean out the gas tank.

 

[WTC3]

Roadster progress

I might go with the slanted intake. I like the way it looks. It kind of fills in the space between the engine and the downtube. Tom

Hi Tom, I just purchased a 1970 Roadster, but I need a slanted intake like you have pictured. My seller had the diaphragm carb replaced with a bowl carb, but it is not level, I need to buy one. Where did you find this ? Any help would be appreciated.

-Tim-

 

[cfh]

Slanted intakes are available from www.blackwidowmotorsports.net or on ebay. but the BWMS version is brand new and seems to be cheaper than any of the ebay variants. cfh

 

[WTC3]

Slanted intakes are available from www.blackwidowmotorsports.net or on ebay. but the BWMS version is brand new and seems to be cheaper than any of the ebay variants. cfh

Thank you very much for the info ... BWMS is currently outta stock, but I sent them an email to see how soon they might get some more. Much appreciated. -Tim-

 

[novadose74]

Here’s some progress on the Roadster build.

 

[massacre]

Nice! I put the same taillight on my MTD and it works great.
Great progress nice bike

 

[novadose74]

I replaced the bolts that came with the grab bar with some round head bolts. I figure they will not wear through the new seat cover. Well, at least not as much, I hope. Has anyone done something similar? I might replace the shock bolt also with the same type of bolt type.