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RE: rupp go kart - ted johnson - 11-21-2017 (11-21-2017, 11:17 AM)David Luciani Wrote: ok now we are getting somewhere.Earl, are you an experienced karter? If you are not, then even a single 101 will be a handful, and two will be downright dangerous. If you're new to the sport, a single Mac 91 will give a heck of a ride, be MUCH easier to maintain and far less costly. Ted RE: rupp go kart - Gary Wlodarsky - 11-21-2017 sounds to me like alot missing from the story???? maybe he had a 65 GP with 101s on it.... maybe he knows where one is and just curious as to how much to pay.. maybe he has a death wish like Ted was saying( joking of course)..but twin 101s on a GP with Vintage tires,,,yes it would be a hand full even for an experienced driver.... nice Chaparral with a101 just south of Cleveland (OH)...in the 2 -2.5 grand range ,,,not mine..veru nice piece,,but I think a little pricey...cash may change his mind.??? gw RE: rupp go kart - Earl Gregory - 11-21-2017 (11-21-2017, 11:17 AM)David Luciani Wrote: ok now we are getting somewhere. Hi David , I had a rupp a bone in 1966 / 67 with 2 mac 101 dual carbs on alcohol, I am just looking to maybe buy a rupp or a newer model kart .I am newly retired and looking for a new hobby ! RE: rupp go kart - steve miller - 11-21-2017 the kart gary w. mentioned sounds perfect for what your looking for ..?? RE: rupp go kart - Randy Dacus - 11-23-2017 And the moral of the story....while discussing the value of the kart in question.....someone bought it ! That Big J Dart is still available as a roller.....if you can handle the wishy washy front end .....? RE: rupp go kart - David Luciani - 11-23-2017 Earl, mc101's are great engines but as many have said a handful. my opinion is while fast they are a little bit fragile. if you want to relive the past exactly they are an option. but they also are bringing higher costs to your vintage package as they are sought after motors. another problem you may run into is finding someone to run against with dual mc101's. mc91 duals are alot more common as a vintage kart entry . typically i think they are being dialed back a bit. pretty sure theres a vka class with box mufflers , dry clutch hard tires. if you want to get into the sport again and run against other karts that might be the best path. was it me i restart with a single mc91 to get back into the thinking you'll need to wrench on them again. after you get back into it it's easy enough to add another motor and make things a bit quicker. my two cents RE: rupp go kart - Earl Gregory - 11-23-2017 Thanks for all the info from all the members , I will keep my eyes open for a a bone or grand prix with a single motor or roller ! Any ideas on where to look for vintage karts ? RE: rupp go kart - Brian Santee - 11-23-2017 Here on the forum is a great resource, but also watch on www.rearenginekarts.com and vkakarting.com Another thing to do is in the for sale section make a wanted post. You said within a couple hours of Cleveland. You happen to be from there? I am over in Ashtabula Ohio. RE: rupp go kart - Tom Day - 11-23-2017 1 other thing: would you fit in the kart you are interested in? That happened to me with the first kart I bought for vintage. It was too tight a fit for me and I had to buy a second kart that I could drive. It was one like I used to drive but I was 50 # lighter. RE: rupp go kart - Earl Gregory - 11-24-2017 (11-23-2017, 08:48 PM)Brian Santee Wrote: Here on the forum is a great resource, but also watch on www.rearenginekarts.com and vkakarting.com Hermitage PA ,I had a campsite at indian creek for 10 years ! (11-23-2017, 10:54 PM)Tom Day Wrote: 1 other thing: would you fit in the kart you are interested in? That happened to me with the first kart I bought for vintage. It was too tight a fit for me and I had to buy a second kart that I could drive. It was one like I used to drive but I was 50 # lighter. What ever I buy I will make sure I fit comfortably ! |