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my entry rick violet rupp dart restoration
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I got the frame and parts blasted & epoxy primed today
Rick


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#12
I started on the Clinton today. I Soda Blasted (Arm & Hammer) the engine. I prime and paint tomorrow. Will re prime the frame and parts tomorrow. Frame will be dropped off Monday to get the seat made. Rick


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Completion of today's work...


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http://s393.photobucket.com/user/rickvio...ration%207
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Finished the Clinton today.



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Rick
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I picked up my frame and new seat from the upholsterer today - Lehman's Auto Upholstery in Wadsworth, OH. I should have the frame and parts painted by next weekend. Rick



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I got the frame and parts painted today. I should have it put together by Wednesday. RickĀ 


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Monday's progress....


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Today's progress. Rick


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Dart is finished today. Everything looked good until I started the engine. My mistake will be obvious to some and became clear to me upon starting the engine. I had the throttle cable hooked up backwards. Problem corrected now. Engine runs great.
Rick



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I would like to thank my wife Nikki, my good friend Jim, Sam B., Frank M. and John L. for their help. And thanks to Dave and Brian for giving us a venue to do this.
Rick Violet

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#20
Nice work !! Both karts look beautiful.
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