Hello folks! Been working on this lil guy for the past week. Just got it recently and it seems to be a great little project so far. I have been told its a late 60s Rupp Dart, but not sure of much more than that. It seems fairly complete, with original pedals, steering wheel, Bendix brake with an Azusa cooling fin. Also had all 4 Rupp Grand Prix 5" wheels. I think this kart was originally equipped with a steel floor pan and seat back, which were changed along the way.
Here is how it looked when I got it home.
The underside had a lot of extra bracing added along the way and the brake had been moved inside the frame for some reason. Also a random seat cushion had been installed as well.
Digging through my shed I found an old parts and tool cart I had built during my dirt track racing days....it was a perfect fit.
More to come as the tear down begins....Stay tuned, and thanks for looking in.
Here is how it looked when I got it home.
The underside had a lot of extra bracing added along the way and the brake had been moved inside the frame for some reason. Also a random seat cushion had been installed as well.
Digging through my shed I found an old parts and tool cart I had built during my dirt track racing days....it was a perfect fit.
More to come as the tear down begins....Stay tuned, and thanks for looking in.