What kind of Rupp? (I think) is this?

[Mopar Jim]

Hello everyone...
Question. I have a Rupp (3 actually) but this particular go-kart, I unfortunately have to stretch it at least a foot since I'm a big lad..anybody know of the model number and years produced?..looking to get at least a 10HP on here to hit 45-50+ range and get a disc brake set up instead of the band brake.

 

[jandj]

It has some Rupp similarities, but I don't think it is, or if it was it's been goobered up.
Nothing behind the seat looks Rupp, it looks like home built.
I'd say it's going to be a do what you want/need to project and don't worry about what is was originally.

 

[Half-breeder]

Looks a lot like a Robron Roustabout... like mine, altered. Ur rearend and frontend look "altered".

 

[Mopar Jim]

thanks..Had the Rupp look to it that's what I was thinking, I know it wasn't a Margay....Live axle etc. It was given to me for free along with a rolling Arnold Reynolds minibike frame that was butchered with lousy welding. If it is indeed modified, they did a fantastic welding job on it..

 

[jandj]

If you want to "Re-Rupp", Robert Stanton (Robron) is still
in business and can supply whatever you need.

 

[Mopar Jim]

Stretching it a foot kills any originality of it, whatever it is lol, but I have to being 6'2, ..I can always look at their website and see what they have. Even behind the seat needs some breathing space as well. A 5 or 6 is about the best it can take now without slamming into the seat. I did ride on it with a Briggs 5 for giggles, I was so crammed in it, it was a death trap. Wicked acceleration though.

 

[Poboy kartman]

BTW: Welcome to the forum Jim!!!!

 

[Mopar Jim]

Thank You Poboy!..Fyi have a hoard of minibikes and 3 go-karts..one is being jet powered

 

[chancer]

Thank You Poboy!..Fyi have a hoard of minibikes and 3 go-karts..one is being jet powered

Poboy! he already knows you are a hoarder! HaHaha