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by Russ Smith
Mon May 01, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rupp Super K info wanted.
Replies: 10
Views: 7199

Re: Rupp Super K info wanted.

I've finally found an ad for the 1961 Rupp Model KJ. My kart is damn near identical.....pedals, steering wheel, control rods, front axle gussets ,etc .
by Russ Smith
Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Safety Tip
Replies: 5
Views: 4392

Re: Safety Tip

I've used Halon extinguishers. They work great and leave no residue..........but they are expensive.
by Russ Smith
Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rupp Super K info wanted.
Replies: 10
Views: 7199

Re: Rupp Super K info wanted.

Yep..........$219 was way out of my snow shoveling and lawn mowing money budget back then. I remember seeing A490 equipped Billbrook karts advertised for $99.99 (plus $10 shipping!) and thinking I MAY have been able to afford one of those.
by Russ Smith
Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rupp Super K info wanted.
Replies: 10
Views: 7199

Re: Rupp Super K info wanted.

The above ad does state "Special Patented Formula K racing frame" so it could be a low option version. Hard to tell for sure but I enjoy playing detective with these old girls.
by Russ Smith
Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rupp Super K info wanted.
Replies: 10
Views: 7199

Re: Rupp Super K info wanted.

I think you may be correct, Terry. Literature I've found from old print ads describe the model as KJ (single engine) and TKJ (twin engine). Models also have a "dash" suffix denoting engine option (i.e. TKJ- MC10 was dual Mc 10 equipped. Model KJ-100 came with no engine, etc.) Steering shaft is 5/8" ...
by Russ Smith
Sat Mar 04, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rupp Super K info wanted.
Replies: 10
Views: 7199

Re: Rupp Super K info wanted.

Pedals have a flat area where the hole for the rods attach. The hole in the frame where the pedals attach are nearly up to the front axle and there is no indication that any other holes slightly rearward. Engine mounts are welded to frame with raised pads front and rear....typical of a Super K. Ther...
by Russ Smith
Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rupp Super K info wanted.
Replies: 10
Views: 7199

Rupp Super K info wanted.

I recently acquired a Rupp Super K kart . At first I thought it had been modified because it doesn't have the flat pad pedals, aluminum half-moon steering wheel, and rear crosswise mounted Rupp/Palmini fuel tank. Then I found an advertisment showing a kart with the Rupp L shaped pedals, round slotte...
by Russ Smith
Mon Feb 13, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kart Identification help
Replies: 15
Views: 6336

Re: Kart Identification help

Looks like a 1961 Bug Wasp.
by Russ Smith
Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Simplex Challenger?
Replies: 11
Views: 14168

Re: Simplex Challenger?

Yes. It was a dual side rail very similar to the MK 4/Mk3 but with dead stub rear axle.
by Russ Smith
Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kart ID
Replies: 8
Views: 3277

Re: Kart ID

Simplex MK 14.