Vintage Open - mrpat's TT500 - 2up Rupp

[MSPTREX]

Glad you got the wheels apart. Sometimes those turbines like to break on disassembly. What do you plan to do to get the rust off the shock parts?

 

[mrpat]

Glad you got the wheels apart. Sometimes those turbines like to break on disassembly. What do you plan to do to get the rust off the shock parts?

I have those parts all cleaned up for the shocks. Used s.o.s. pads to scrub the rust off the chrome parts. The plan is to paint the lowers black again.

 

[mrpat]

Still waiting for this cold snap to go away so I can roll up my sleeves in the garage. I was reviewing some pics on the way Rupp mounted their front fenders and decided to try to make a similar mounting style. I didn't finish it yet (fingers go numb fast in 17 degree weather) but here's where I'm at so far.

 

[chipper]

17 ° , we are colder here , lol

 

[OND]

Looks good so far Pat...and I like that break ...very cool idea !

 

[mrpat]

17 ° , we are colder here , lol

Heat wave tomorrow....32 lol. Stay warm my friend, I know you guys aren't used to that weather.

 

[mrpat]

Looks good so far Pat...and I like that break ...very cool idea !

Thanks Eric, I made a smaller brake too. I use that long one to bend clutch covers. Smaller one (5" wide) actually bends up to 1/4" flat stock with no problem.

 

[Fantic Freddy]

Captivating as all your projects, Pat. However, I'm still not sleeping well at night knowing you're cutting up a Rupp. :sadcrying4:

 

[Taco Loco Joe]

Still waiting for this cold snap to go away so I can roll up my sleeves in the garage. I was reviewing some pics on the way Rupp mounted their front fenders and decided to try to make a similar mounting style. I didn't finish it yet (fingers go numb fast in 17 degree weather) but here's where I'm at so far.

17 degrees? Wow. I’ve lived in the San Francisco Bay Area all my life. Never had to factor in the Weather to work on a project. We did have a mild Earthquake last week that Shook the House at 3 A.M. It woke everyone up and all I could think of was “Did any of my Mini Bikes fall over?” Can’t wait to see your Custom Build Pat and Thanks for not cutting up a Taco ! :hack:

 

[mrpat]

Captivating as all your projects, Pat. However, I'm still not sleeping well at night knowing you're cutting up a Rupp. :sadcrying4:

It'll be ok Fred. I have a fever, and the only prescription is a grinding wheel! [emoji23]

 

[mrpat]

17 degrees? Wow. I’ve lived in the San Francisco Bay Area all my life. Never had to factor in the Weather to work on a project. We did have a mild Earthquake last week that Shook the House at 3 A.M. It woke everyone up and all I could think of was “Did any of my Mini Bikes fall over?” Can’t wait to see your Custom Build Pat and Thanks for not cutting up a Taco ! :hack:

I wouldn't cut up a Taco.

 

[WLB]

I like your brake set up.

 

[mrpat]

I like your brake set up.

Thanks. I like making things. Keeps me out of trouble. Lol

 

[mrpat]

Got the front fender bracket finished and zinc plated. Also made the clips that hold the fender to the forks and also zinc plated them.

 

[chipper]

Nice work Pat :thumbsup:

 

[mrpat]

Nice work Pat [emoji106]

Thanks Angelo. Working on rear fender bracket too. Just not done yet.

 

[Sport King Eric]

The zinc plating is really cool!

 

[OND]

Nice work Pat ! :thumbsup: But I would expect nothing less from you .

 

[mrpat]

The zinc plating is really cool!

Thanks Eric. I like being able to mess with original hardware and re-plate them. It's also great when making smaller parts. Gives it a shiny coating.

 

[mrpat]

Nice work Pat ! [emoji106] But I would expect nothing less from you .

Thanks Eric, just waiting for the warmer weather to really get moving. Been mostly cleaning the old parts. Can't paint... too cold!!!