alsancle Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 I keep saying the AACA needs a carnival car - go kart class. This one would do very well. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1959-rupp-dart-kart/ This 1959 Rupp Dart Kart is said to have remained with its original owner until the 1980s. It was refurbished later that decade and acquired by the seller in 2020. The tubular steel frame is finished in gloss black with a single seat trimmed in black vinyl, and power comes from twin 5.8ci West Bend 580 single-cylinder engines. Features include Rupp Headers, Azusa-style air intakes, twin Max-Torque clutches, a “wide hoop” steering wheel support, a Rupp Belly fuel tank, a cast aluminum steering wheel, and chromed front, rear, and side bumpers. New tires and inner tubes were fitted under the seller’s ownership, and the engines were reportedly rebuilt by West Bend engine specialist Frank Moore in February 2021. This Dart Kart is now offered at no reserve in Georgia with a bill of sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 That wide steering mount makes it look uncomfortable to sit in. We have been racing go karts for the last couple of years, mostly the kids and grand kids, But the old guy gets in there once in awhile. This kart probably wouldn't keep up in the open class in which it would have to run, but is sure is pretty. Dirt is for racing, asphalt is for getting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 We were a Rupp dealer back in the mid 70’s. Sleds, carts, bikes, trailers.............lots for fun stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 46 minutes ago, edinmass said: We were a Rupp dealer back in the mid 70’s. Sleds, carts, bikes, trailers.............lots for fun stuff. My second and last Snowmobile was a Rupp 440. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 440, or a 440 Nitro? They are very collectible today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 Looked exactly like this. And the Artic Cat in the background looks just like my buddies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 (edited) That’s the cheap model from about 1974-1975. I had the Hollywood model. Only because if belonged to my father, and he hated the cold. Don’t ask me why owned the snowmobile, after I thought about in a while it was probably so I could have something decent when I couldn’t afford it. Here is my Raider, rear engine, twin rear track sled. Sat in it like a Indycar cockpit. Lots of fun. Edited April 30, 2021 by edinmass (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 You will see a raider for sale once in a while. Looks scary sitting in it. Most fun in the world is 13 year old in a snow storm at 10PM at night gunning it down main street in the pre 4x4 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 We were a bit of a Rupp family. 1969 Rupp Snow Sport with the big thumping Sachs single. Dad bought it new and my Brother still has it. My first sled was a 1970 Rupp Sprint with the CCW 340. (still in the family). I also had a Rupp Roadster Minibike. Sold that to a collector a few years ago. Good memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I like that little kart. It has the classic look and appears to be in great shape. Rupp made their own engines, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 11 hours ago, JamesR said: I like that little kart. It has the classic look and appears to be in great shape. Rupp made their own engines, right? My Rupp from the 70s was running a 4HP Tecumseh. Maybe early on they did? Converting a chainsaw engine seems like a cheaper route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Tecumseh 4hp on mine as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 In the karting world these days we run a 212 Predator from harbor Freight. It is 6.5 hp. They have many classes for this engine some classes allow some pretty wild alterations. They go on sale often at HF for a hundred bucks. Reg 140 I think. All of the classes allow disabling of the governor and the low oil shut off. I think this is about the best thing that has happened lately for entry level karting. https://www.harborfreight.com/65-hp-212cc-ohv-horizontal-shaft-gas-engine-epacarb-69727.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 (edited) I checked the Wiki page and from what I can tell, they didn't make their own engines. I don't know why I thought they did. Here's what I'd like to have: Edited June 1, 2021 by JamesR (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 My Rupp roadster had a Techumseh as well. It had a diaphragm carb with no float. My brother's Rupp bike had a Briggs & Stratton. He had to run extended forks or the float would stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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