01-22-2016, 11:39 PM
my entry rick violet rupp dart restoration
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01-23-2016, 12:09 AM
Also including a link to Photobucket for more pics.
http://s393.photobucket.com/user/rickvio...estoration Rick
02-20-2016, 09:49 PM
Dart is disassembled. Cleaned parts with soap & water first, then inspected condition.
Made list of parts needed. Frame has a few small problems that need fixed. Floor pan cut out & rough ground. Next step is blasting, then re-inspecting. I have a Clinton 400A for the kart. I will need a few thing for it as well. I've posted pics of my continuing progress. Rick http://s393.photobucket.com/user/rickvio...ration%202
02-20-2016, 10:29 PM
03-07-2016, 07:39 PM
That kart and engine is the first kart I ever drove in 1959. Good Luck.
03-08-2016, 08:50 AM
Can't wait to see it all finished and sporting the Clinton.
Brian
03-14-2016, 09:22 PM
Just got most of the jig table set up. I used a lunch table top out of a local factory for the table.
Bolted down the angle iron, level and square so far. Steve W., your videos helped me a lot, as I'm new to this. Thank you. I think I'm going to buy a bender - JD3 is what I'm looking at. Not sure what size CLR die I need, a 3.5 or a 4.5. All advice would be appreciated. Rick
04-08-2016, 09:14 PM
Problem solved on the bender.
I found an Amish guy who bent up five frames and parts for me for under $200.00. Sorry, none are 4 sale I had three made in .095 DOM and two in .120. I'm going to make the .120 frame a few inches longer. I'll keep the .095 the original length. I need the rear side rails replaced on the original - they are bent up about 1/2 inch. Start cutting Monday
12-26-2016, 11:33 AM
Updating photos & a link to more on the progress of the Dart. These were taken in July & August. Just started back on it this week.
http://s393.photobucket.com/user/rickvio...ration%203 I've got two other frames put together and built the longer Dart in August. Got it done in time for TBO. Adding a link for that Kart as well. http://s393.photobucket.com/user/rickvio...ple%20dart Will post more as project moves along. Rick
01-03-2017, 06:30 PM
Today I got the floor pan, engine mounts, brakes, and steering rod welded in. Also, I've gotten the rear axle back in.
I also got the reproduction all welded up. I used a 1/2" steering rod on that one. I'm going to use 5/8" steering rod on the second reproduction. I've added a link for today's progress. http://s393.photobucket.com/user/rickvio...ration%204 Rick |
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