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by Bill Legere
Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:08 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: Rupp Grand A Kart for Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 5877

Re: Rupp Grand A Kart for Sale

Kart is sold. Thanks
by Bill Legere
Mon Aug 26, 2013 8:29 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: Rupp Grand A Kart for Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 5877

Rupp Grand A Kart for Sale

I have a 1964 Rupp Grand A Kart for sale. The kart is basically sound and a good candidate for restoration. It has the original 4 turbines in fair condition, and the brake and gas rods. The rear bars have had a great lump of a motor mount welded to them which I surgically removed. The remaining weld...
by Bill Legere
Sun Jun 24, 2012 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some Chaparral help
Replies: 4
Views: 8026

Re: Need some Chaparral help

Lotta steel pans are 18 Ga. (.0478), and most aluminum pans I see are 16 Ga. (.0508). Anything thinner is pretty fragile for a daily runner; thicker is a bit of extra weight and less flexible. I sure like Rob's silicone idea! Hope this helps. TJ Thanks everyone for all the great information and adv...
by Bill Legere
Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some Chaparral help
Replies: 4
Views: 8026

Need some Chaparral help

Hi, I have started to restore an early Rupp Chaparral Kart. I need to replace the aluminum floor pan that is riveted to the tubular frame, but I am not sure what I am up against. What concerns me is removing the rivets. Do I drill? grind? What happens to the bits in the tube? Any tricks to getting t...
by Bill Legere
Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:54 am
Forum: For Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: WTB mid 60's Rupp Grand prix frame
Replies: 0
Views: 2908

WTB mid 60's Rupp Grand prix frame

I am Looking for a Rupp, grand prix model, go kart frame, from the mid 60's. Wide hoop 2 piece frame w/ nassau panel . I Don't need the wheels or engine. I would like it in resorable condition. I am located in Canada Near Toronto. Bill
by Bill Legere
Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: kart to identify
Replies: 4
Views: 7272

kart to identify

Hi, can anyone identify this kart. It is for sale at a reasonable price. Bill
by Bill Legere
Mon May 23, 2011 4:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rupp Mean Machine Graphics
Replies: 2
Views: 4448

Re: Rupp Mean Machine Graphics

Hi Scott, I could be interested in a set. What have you come up with? Bill
by Bill Legere
Thu May 12, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: 60s MAC ENGINES,PARTS ,KARTS FOR SALE !!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 5239

Re: 60s MAC ENGINES,PARTS ,KARTS FOR SALE !!!!

Hi, what is your asking price for the Model J Rupp? Where are you located? Bill
by Bill Legere
Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:31 am
Forum: For Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: Need 6" rear Go Power wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 8025

Re: Need 6" rear Go Power wheels

Hi, can you send me a pictue?? w.legere@bellnet.ca
by Bill Legere
Tue Jun 22, 2010 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Murder of a Rupp Grand Prix
Replies: 4
Views: 6309

Murder of a Rupp Grand Prix

Came across this Rupp Grand Prix. Thought I might share my disgust with some fellow Kart lovers. Kart was Chopped in half and lengthened and the rear was cut off and rebuilt with heavy steel to hold big engine. Original wheels discarded. Bill