We wanted to build a cool sled that may have been a thought at the Rupp factory back in the early stages of performance muscle sleds. We built a sled with our favorite sled chassis and power plant to call our own (no offense to the factory built Rupp).
Rupp never built a Magnum with a Kohler F/A motor. We decided to clone a ‘71 Magnum F/A and install an eye-catching Kohler SS motor. We had a vision for a sled that will spark great conversation and catch the eye of other vintage sled-heads.
Kohler SS 440 power plant
The build got its roots one night with my brother and I sitting around talking through ideas to now completion.
Not sure yet, not many have seen the finished sled. I hope folks will think it’s cool and original. I hope all the Rupp followers like our idea and appreciate the sled.
Submitted by: Joe Z
Make, Model & Year: 1971 Rupp Magnum
Fondly known as: What if
Time spent: Countless, best guess would be 300-500 hrs.
Sled cost: Not sure. We built the sled from the ground up
Money spent: A few bucks
Engine: Kohler SS 440cc
Intake: Tillotson carbs
Exhaust: Custom
Drivetrain: Comet clutch
Tunnel/Chassis Modifications: Original 1971 Rupp
Suspension: Original 1971 Rupp boogie suspension
Brakes: Original 1971 Rupp brake assembly
Finish - Paint: New paint job from Kuzins Kustom Auto
Accessories: N/A
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etec800r says: Sled is awesome! Always liked Rupp, good friend had one when we were kids.
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Ken H. says: Great nod to history with definitive, creative addition.
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Brian Fornari says: I grew up on a Rupp. Great memories!!
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Jim T. says: Great sled . Ive got a Speedway with that motor in it. so cool
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Sled is awesome! Always liked Rupp, good friend had one when we were kids.
Great nod to history with definitive, creative addition.
I grew up on a Rupp. Great memories!!
Great sled . Ive got a Speedway with that motor in it. so cool