TT500 Trifecta!

[Rupp 72]

Well so it begins, my third Rupp TT500 restoration. It will be painted rupp yellow-gold, the third original color for these bikes in 1968 and the only TT500 color i do not have. By now i should have most of the original parts gathered in my arsenal to finish the bike. Just may need a few smaller things. I plan to restore this bike back to mostly original condition with maybe a few small extra things to make it pop. Stay tuned:thumbsup:

 

[Raskin]

Nice bikes.. enjoy the builds..:thumbsup:

 

[Biodude]

I will be watching!

 

[delray]

cool.......:thumbsup: couple more big blocks

 

[Rupp 72]

Here is a bit of a teaser pic of things to come:laugh:

 

[Biodude]

Are you going to anodize the rims again?

 

[Rupp 72]

I'm not sure yet, i think I'm leaning against it. It is nice in the fact it prtects the wheels from corrosion and gives the metal a much more uniform look in my opinion compared to just the bare casting. However even though it was "clear" anodized it appears a bit darker than stock. On this bike I'm going for more of a stock look.

 

[Bink]

Here is a bit of a teaser pic of things to come:laugh:

Bottom guard is TT500. What is the top guard for?

 

[capguncowboy]

Bottom guard is TT500. What is the top guard for?

Chopper, Banchi or C250 -- basically, any of the non-swingarm models through 1969



I'm tuned in for this project. I've always enjoyed your builds

 

[Joe51]

Will be watching this build for sure.
Nice start!
Joe51

 

[Rupp 72]

Slowly making progress. Got the tank back from the plater, looks absolutely amazing. The best tank I've had done yet, the pictures don't do it justice. Also sandblasted the frame and and bead blasted the thinner engine components.

Before:

After:

 

[dragracertpp]

That chrome looks incredible!!


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[Biodude]

That tank turned out really nice!

 

[Rupp 72]

That chrome looks incredible!!

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Thank you, I'm very happy with it.

That tank turned out really nice!

Thanks for selling it to me. You would never know there were dings in it if you looked at it now, the platers really did a nice job.

 

[Biodude]

Thanks for selling it to me. You would never know there were dings in it if you looked at it now, the platers really did a nice job.

Yes they did. Looks like you found another good chromer. :thumbsup:

 

[Joe51]

Hello,
Not wanting to steal from this thread so forgive me. I have this solid tank that has a few dings etc. and is pre-69. I need to repair the one broken stud. If you would, please share the plater you used for your re-chrome. It looks awesome.
Thank you,
Joe51

 

[Rupp 72]

I used to get my work done from someone else but he recently retired. Chrome plating is starting to become a lost art from a lot of the people i have talked to. Anyway, all of the parts for this bike have been done by "The Chrome Shop" out of Menasha WI.

 

[Bink]

Wow, that tank is beautiful!!!!

 

[Rupp 72]

Paint materials bought! Two stage high end automotive primer, base coat, and clear. Prime, sand, repeat...... I don't want to see any pits, scratches, or dents on my bikes:lol:

 

[Rupp 72]

Got my final parts from chrome! I don't want to take them out of the plastic and get my finger prints all over them until I install them. Also since I last posted I have made it out to my friends shop and primed and sanded everything two or three more times. Planning to paint the bike the first weekend in June. That'll leave me one week to assemble everything before Windber. Hopefully I can pull it off!