What kind of kart is this?
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Looks like a Rupp to me, but don't take that to the bank...
firemanjim
Just kartin' around....
To best answer your "how much" question, we would need to know where abouts you live. It comes down to supply/demand and personal opinion. Me, I would offer $150.....
If its a desired kart, I would not mention that.... If they mention it, then explain that in order for it to be worth a mint, it will need lots of work (that's read $$$$) to get it back to its former glory days. 
spout off prices of stuff that needs to be replaced. When heard out loud, most sellers tend to understand and will open the floor to negotiations..... 
You can even tell them you're really not interested in the engine, it's not period correct.... LoL What ever you gotta tell em to drive the price down. Walk away, tell them you will think about it and call them. Pull all the tricks out the bag..... If there are a lot of used karts for sale in your area, these tactics work. If there is no abundance of used karts, well, it's kind of a sellers market........
Not a Rupp!
To me it looks like a Bug Sprint, but I had to see more details to confirm...
Anyways.. A sprint IS indeed desireable..
but in that condition and assuming it's not the original from the 60s but a more recent KPMFG kart...
350 max
'sid
To me it looks like a Bug Sprint, but I had to see more details to confirm...
Anyways.. A sprint IS indeed desireable..
but in that condition and assuming it's not the original from the 60s but a more recent KPMFG kart...
350 max
'sid
Here's the picture.
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jandj
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Nice.
Now you need a Mac or West Bend to power it.
Now you need a Mac or West Bend to power it.
a nice vintage two stroke!
OH IIRC the WB 820 is still produced (as US820 ... yes, technically it's a clone, but it's 100% accurate!)
US motor something..
*headscratch*
J? Could you help me out.. what's that company's name again??
'sid
ruppkart
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Very Very Nice ..... A West Bend 580 , 700 or 820 would do the trick ... Good luck with her !!!
ruppkart
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If your looking for an 'Original ' West Bend engine for her, Frank Moore in Ohio is an excellent rebuilder of these 2-stroke engines. He also sells rebuilt engines .. 580's 610's and 820's. He stands behind ALL his work ... I have 11 of his motors on 8 of my restored vintage racing karts and NO complaints here. Any problems he will work with you to get it straightened out. He's an old kart racer to boot. He can be reached at Poohruth@aol.com or 740 - 450 - 1801. good luck .... tell him Arthur sent you.
Your kart is looking great!
jandj
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a nice vintage two stroke!
OH IIRC the WB 820 is still produced (as US820 ... yes, technically it's a clone, but it's 100% accurate!)
US motor something..
*headscratch*
J? Could you help me out.. what's that company's name again??
'sid
US Motor Power
Oh..
okay I knew it was a really stupid name,but that I only needed more power to get it right, is funny in itself
'sid
RiverSideRun
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Great looking kart.
Would look great with some big slicks with a liiill camber
Give it that nice stance
Would look great with some big slicks with a liiill camber
Give it that nice stance
jandj
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As a vintage kart guy, my suggestion is stay with what size tires came on it (maybe even put some Vintage Speed 2.5" skinnies up front) and enjoy sliding it through the turns like back in the day.
Wide slicks with a lot of grip on a kart of that era can lead to bicycling ( a fancy term for the outer wheels having too much grip in a corner causing the kart to pitch over on that side) which will lead to you on your ***.
Wide slicks with a lot of grip on a kart of that era can lead to bicycling ( a fancy term for the outer wheels having too much grip in a corner causing the kart to pitch over on that side) which will lead to you on your ***.
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