Danford1's - 75 Rupp Roadster2 - (Vintage Class)

[danford1]

This is my 75 Rupp Roadster2 Vintage Class entry.
It is pretty damn complete as it is It has the original HS40 that runs good and the lights work!
Someone painted it black and red. I'll repaint it the original Magenta color. I have a new seat cover with new foam, new cables, new brake light switch, new clutch cover, new seat grab bar, all new decal kit etc.
This will be for sale after the build off is over along with some other minibikes.

This should be a very nice bike when done

Danford1

 

[mrpat]

Dang, more than 1 bike? I guess I'm just lazy. Lol

 

[cheezy1]

Good luck and Thanks for participating. Also please refrain from using this build off as a selling tool. What you have now is fine...but leave it at that. Thanks, Bill

 

[danford1]

Good luck and Thanks for participating. Also please refrain from using this build off as a selling tool. What you have now is fine...but leave it at that. Thanks, Bill

OK, no problem. Point taken.
Thanks
Danford1

 

[danford1]

Dang, more than 1 bike? I guess I'm just lazy. Lol

LOL. I had 5 bikes I was going to redo this winter but sold a Rupp Roadster2 the other day.
I paint and restore old cars. This winter I don't have a car paint project so it is a good winter for me to restore these minibikes.
I've been collecting parts for a couple months. I have more parts than what are shown in my build pics but the parts are stored away.
I have a car in my garage now that I'm finishing up. Hopefully it will be gone this weekend so I can start on the minibikes

This is my first try at restoring multiple minibikes at one time. I know for a fact I'll be busy with them... I hope I can finish all of them in time.


Danford1

 

[danford1]

Ok, I had a long day tearing down 2 Rupp's for the build off. Things just don't come apart as easy as one would think...

Here is a picture of the 75 Roadster2.
I'm putting together a shopping list of needed parts.

Danford1

 

[danford1]

I've been buying parts. I just received an order from Black Widow. This build will have a lot of new parts
I started a paint color thread and now I know the correct Magenta color for it. I'm starting to sand the old paint off and grind down some welds. I'll be adding pictures to this thread very soon.

Danford1

 

[danford1]

I finally got the sandblast the 75 Roadster2 frame, gas tank and fenders.

Danford1

 

[danford1]

I cleaned and shined up the chrome springs on the rear shocks and sanded the paint off to bare metal. They are ready for epoxy primer.

Danford1

 

[danford1]

I was busy the last few days. I sprayed on the epoxy primer, regular primer, AMC Wild Plum base coat and then clear coated everything.
Danford1

 

[jdogg]

WOW!! Paint looks great Dan!! Nice color!! :thumbsup:

 

[Biffmini]

Very nice!!!

 

[joebiodiesel]

Looking good! Love the paint.
Joe

 

[danford1]

Thanks for the comments guys
I have painted and restored a few show cars in my time... I like to paint things and make them smooth and shiny.
Minibikes are SOoooooooo much easier and faster to paint then cars... I may have to find a few more to paint and then sell.

Danford1

 

[buckeye]

I was busy the last few days. I sprayed on the epoxy primer, regular primer, AMC Wild Plum base coat and then clear coated everything.
Danford1

Really nice looking color choice.

 

[danford1]

I was able to get most of the roller put together today. I'm making progress

Danford1

 

[gammatg]

That's a beauty!

 

[mrpat]

Bike is looking great!

 

[Raskin]

Man that's really super!

 

[Fantic Freddy]

Beautiful. :thumbsup: