Vintage Class Rupp Roadster Rebuild

[1stBxMopar]

Nice Work, it looks great.........:thumbsup:

 

[j57little]

Making progress! Assembly has started.

 

[RuppChopperPaul]

Nice, I like it!

 

[j57little]

Thanks! Should be done in about two weeks, time permitting.

 

[j57little]

Almost done with the engine...

 

[mrpat]

:thumbsup:

 

[j57little]

It's a Roller!



I'm trying to adapt some fenders to this project since the original fenders are unavailable. Then the engines goes on and it will be done!

 

[Docdc]

That looks great and the color is perfect!

Doc

 

[j57little]

Thanks Doc, The color matching was one of the few items that I could not do myself, but I had a great shop custom match it and it did come out spot-on when compared to an original chip tucked way up under the tank that I saved. I was tempted, but now I am glad that I did not change the color. Jack

 

[OND]

Just beautiful Jack ! I hope the fenders match up for you...and great color for that bike.

 

[j57little]

Thanks! I'll come up with some brackets to make the fenders work and look good, but I am open to any ideas! Basically I need a 4-inch wide fender and I have 4.5. I can neck the fender down to clear the forks, but the bracket to attach it to the forks is where I'll really have to get creative!

 

[OND]

You can do it Jack, Good luck ! Beautiful Bike.

 

[Rupp 72]

looking really good!

 

[RuppChopperPaul]

wow, looks nice, really nice!

 

[chipper]

That jewel is looking great !!

 

[RuppChopperPaul]

Jack,
Your mailbox is full.

Paul

 

[j57little]

Mailbox is now freed up. Thanks,
Jack

 

[j57little]

The engine is finished and will be installed in a few days. The fenders are temporary, but as close as I could get for now. The rear shock spring caps are also temporary, waiting for chrome to come back. Too bad I could not come up with a decent headlight.

 

[Docdc]

Super nice bike and again the color just makes it pop.

Doc

 

[j57little]

Thanks Doc,

Lovin' the color myself and I'm almost done! I restored my engine, but wanted an expert to check it over before running it. I sent it to Tony Vavala in Vermont. Great guy - really knows his stuff (like Markus!). Thanks to Bob Gaudette for the referral. My engine should be back on Wednesday ready to install. It is an original Roadster 2 HS40. I also have an original TC-1, so this bike will be pretty darn close to original all-around. Even the front tire is an original Rupp tire. The correct fenders and headlight will be going on as soon as I can find them and get them plated, hopefully before fall sets in. I think I'll have a front fender later today, but chrome takes months...oh well.