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    Powell $975

    That’s cool , darn , we just drove through there on our way back to Idaho
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    1968 rupp tt500 fresh restoration

    Michael , you have said that I should know that I shouldn’t ever ask about values, I would NOT have ever asked that if I had known the rules. and your response at sunrise, 6:52 am , bad way to start your day . Let’s all enjoy our rides . I was close to you in Duarte when I picked up my Nash Taco...
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    1968 rupp tt500 fresh restoration

    Curious about what low and high values on an original 68 Rupp like this is ?
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    How fast is your mini bike

    Testing my Nash/Taco hear in Palm Springs area after attaching my cell phone to the frame with my GPS . App on , i stopped accelerating at 50 mph . A 73 year old and 189 lbs , wisdom overcame my bravado. Still no where near the 7100 rpm rev limiter. That’s fast enough for me . 30 mph feels...
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    Taco 22 new build

    Where do theses decals go on the bike ? Anyone know?
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    Taco 22 new build

    Today I installed the “ Hunt Wilde “ grips , a temporary black vinyl strip where chain oil was showing; I fastened my cell phone to the top of the frame, with the GPS app on . It touched 50 Mph and I ran out of bravado , reassuring that the disc brake works perfectly. So this is what happens...
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    Who is planning to build a mini in 2024?

    Dreams come true , ride em , don’t hide em”
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    1968 rupp tt500 fresh restoration

    Now that’s beautiful congratulations
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    Taco 22 new build

    Since Nash only does Professional Kart building , and racing engines, this Taco is a one off by him , I felt it was important to capture his work and the moment in his signature
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    Taco 22 new build

    Way faster than my taco frijole in 64 with a Mac 49 on it . I’ve got to find the original Taco grips I bought for it and the purple decals ? where did I put them????
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    Taco 22 new build

    And of course the 1967 metal flake helmet that has to go with it.
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    Taco 22 new build

    Taco finished by Nash , picked up and ridden after two years from its inception
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    Taco 22 new build

    Good catch on that temp max
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    Taco 22 new build

    I haven’t been able to find out the information yet . . I’ll see him later this month
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