Rupp roadster
- Thread starter Brent m
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looks good, actually awesome. but if it were me, i would have painted the frame purple also. black frame is 1972, and that color really does not show on in 1972. it's more a 1971 color where the frame would be purple also. in addition i would have added more curve to the rear fender... it's sticking out from the tire at the rear too much. also since you have motocross tires and no lights, better to use the "enduro" tank sticker, not roadster.... and enduro again is more 1971 than 1972... but these are small details, nothing compared to the big stuff that you pulled off.
This bikes frame was originally black. I posted the vin sticker on a rupp page and was told it was a black widow. It didn’t have the correct carb, and I was not going to spend that much money on one haha. I just put it together how I wanted. I have since bought another one, I believe a enduro? I was not into mini bikes at all until I finished this rupp, now I can’t get enough!
if all those parts go to the same bike, it's not a black widow. the tecumseh engine has a lighting coil, so that would make it a roadster. also the rear fender is purple, a 1971 roadster/enduro color. since you were painting the tank anyway, i would have painted the frame that color too. it's an awesome color and you matched it really well.
i've did a similar thing with left over rupp parts. but in the end, i regretted not being more precise with my color choices. i did a black frame and a green metallic tank/rear fender. i should have just painted the frame green too! so i've been exactly where you are...
i've did a similar thing with left over rupp parts. but in the end, i regretted not being more precise with my color choices. i did a black frame and a green metallic tank/rear fender. i should have just painted the frame green too! so i've been exactly where you are...
And you did a friggin great job!
Puzzles aren't my cup of tea and I can't imagine stressing about finding perfect parts.
I give a big bravo on such a great looking first build. I really love the paint, and the decals are just tits, man. Honestly. Your pics show clearly how much work you must have put into it.
Hope it's a fun ride
Puzzles aren't my cup of tea and I can't imagine stressing about finding perfect parts.
I give a big bravo on such a great looking first build. I really love the paint, and the decals are just tits, man. Honestly. Your pics show clearly how much work you must have put into it.
Hope it's a fun ride
Nice job...fun project. I found that chasing down older HS50 snowblower engines and rebuilding them with a billet rod, (cheap) slide carburetor, and pulling the governor, really ups the fun factor.
If you get interested in going that route here's a great source of information:
http://www.pinrepair.com/minibikes/tecumsehmb.htm
If you get interested in going that route here's a great source of information:
http://www.pinrepair.com/minibikes/tecumsehmb.htm
