Vintage Class Rupp Roadster Rebuild

[j57little]

Done!

And here it is in final condition for the build-off. It's running great and came very close to the goal of an all-original configuration.




Here's the YouTube link for the video:

https://youtu.be/yuPpkdAlJT4

Thanks to everyone who helped on this project.

 

[mrpat]

Wow! That sure is one to be proud of Jack.

 

[OND]

Jack that is a Beauty !!! :thumbsup::thumbsup: Great Job, and I love that color.

 

[manchester1]

Beautiful:thumbsup:

 

[j57little]

Thanks! And it runs good too! I'm surprised that a rusty old hulk five months ago can run like a new machine. Frankly, I was a little nervous taking it out for the first couple of times, but it's doing fine. I have a few more tasks after the Build-off:

1) I have the correct fenders, but the front takes time for plating and the rear that was in two halves needs a ton of work.
2) I have a new headlight bucket with speedo opening in the top that will be installed as soon as I can get the cable worked out.
3) The chrome shock caps will be back in a couple of weeks.
4) Rims are chrome powder coat. I suppose I should go for chrome,but the powder coat looks great and is so much more durable.

But for now its done!

Jack

 

[j57little]

One down, two more builds to go...next is my Scat Cat SC214B - not popular, but super high quality components and after that, the Roper. My Roper is so rusty I may have to part it out, but I do have lots of good parts: new 2-speed clutch with Roper mounting bracket, tank (needs some holes sealed up),rear grab bar (if I could get it off), seat in excellent condition, etc. ,etc. With a little luck I can get in parts what I paid for the rust hulk! Then I'll find another Roper worth restoring.

Thanks!

 

[capguncowboy]

That bike is beautiful! Nicely done!

 

[gumpit]

Looks great.

 

[buckeye]

Folks in Mansfield would be proud of what you did.
Very nice.

 

[j57little]

I wonder if there's anything at all left in Mansfield. It's only two hours away from me. I should check it out. Thanks!


Here's the second run:

https://youtu.be/ZaICcXfxUfM

 

[j57little]

Before


After

 

[Not so mini bike]

Looks great:thumbsup:

 

[j57little]

Thanks!

 

[1stBxMopar]

Real nice!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[RuppChopperPaul]

Doesn't look like the same Rupp!!!

 

[j57little]

I made a few upgrades. Having the right wheels does make a difference! And I got my chrome shock spring caps yesterday. That makes a nice difference.

 

[chipper]

Well done indeed , one to be proud of !

 

[cheezy1]

Very nice....dig the color. Thanks for participating:thumbsup:

 

[Docdc]

Really nice bike!

Doc

 

[buckeye]

Sure is purdy.