Submitted by: Amber & Myron V
Make, Model & Year: 1976 RUPP Nitro 340 – Custom Black Widow Edition
Fondly known as: Black Widow
Time spent: 120 hours approximately
Snowmobile cost: Sled was gifted to me
Intake: Stock Dual 38mm/mikuni’s
Exhaust: Factory Tune Pipes with Open Stingers
Tunnel/Chassis Modifications: Polished Tunnel with Wahl Brothers Foot Pegs
Suspension: North Star Skis
Finish – Paint: Clear Coated Exterior Paint Finishes Black Widow Tunnel Graphics Carbon Fiber Gauge Cluster Custom Hammer-Finished Accessories
Accessories: Tinted Head & Side Marker Lights Wahl Brothers 2″ Rise Drag Bars with SCOTT Grips
48 Comments
That beast is loud!
Those open stingers💪
Awesome!
Thank You!
Super Fun project. So blessed
This “Black Widow” Rupp Nitro 340 is a masterpiece. Not only the Make and Model speaks for itself, but the custom detail that was done to it! From the exterior color scheme, nickname, detailing, custom parts and of course the hardwork and time spent into making this masterpiece. I highly recommend the custom detailing artists! Great work per usual!! 👏👏 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wow! Thank You for the kind Comment! It’s been a blast!
The sled was such a fun project with so many great times!!
Excellent!
Thank You!
Amber and Myron did a fantastic job on this build. I have seen it in person and it is remarkable. I admire their vision and keeping a theme throughout the project.
The best part of this build is not the sled but the time spent together as father and daughter.
Thank you for the comment & Support! Many memories made, and many more to come!
Todd,
The project was a total blast in each and every way.
Tastefully done with just enough customization to make it pop. Still a Rupp at heart. Video is also well done. Nice work!
(Man, what trouble I could have gotten into with this machine back in day.)
Thank you for the sincere comment!
Thank you so much for the comment. Yes, We had to keep the RUPP colors as the foundation of project. The Blackwidow theme was so much fun discussing and creating the vision. I would like to find a RUPP minibike and clone one into a Blackwidow. SO MUCH FUN!
Great job on this sled.
Thank you!
Looks great
Thank You!
This is very tastefully done! The attention to detail is phenomenal! Every time I look at it I keep zooming in to see more! The father/daughter involvement is the most special part of it all! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you for the kind comment! The father/daughter time has been so great!
What a great Father, Daughter project my brother & niece did! Looks and runs great and their memories of time, fun & some work will last forever! Awesome job you two!!👍🏻👌🏼👏🏻😄
Very special project from start to finish.
Another flawless customs project by the Van Bruggens
Thank You!
Paige,
This project has been a blast and a blessing in so many ways. I am so grateful!
She lays unnoticed in a Shadow ,Quiet as Snow , an only one pull on the Cord She. Wakes up . an away we go , She proud as can she be , New Paint Fresh Motor,, an every thing between , A Push on the Throttle. an you better hang on , for the Widow is Mean, as well as. Fast ,it’s. A. Beautiful. Machine .She comes from the Days when sleds really begin , Great. Machine. an Great restorers Too,,🇺🇸👍🏻👊🏻Thanks
Wow! Thank you so much!
Eddie,
Thanks for the special comment.
Truly an amazing build, I know Myron personally and his attention to detail is unmatched… and now I see his daughter is the same way. What a glorious machine they built, excellent job!
Wow! Thank you for the nice comment! All the hours spent sure brought our hot rod sled to life! It’s been a blast!
Taylor,
The build had a lot of fun conversation in regards to color contrasts and running with the vision of the “Black Widow” theme. An absolute great time!!
greatwork Myron!
It was truly a special father daughter project. I am blessed to have all the time spent learning and bonding with my dad.
Guys,
This father daughter project turned out awesome. Awesome job! When I grow up/retire, I would to do this too….. I enjoyed the video as well. GREAT JOB!
Marty,
Thanks so much!.
The time spent on the sled was so fun! My hope and desire is that You, and a family member can have the opportunity for some project time together.
One more amazing restoration/resto-mod project from the VanBruggen clan!!!
AWESOME!!!
Mark,
The project just came together with “Fun written all over it”.
Thank you so much!
super cool sled- sounds tuned up ; )
I owned a Rupp Roadster back in the day !
Joe,
The “Good Ole RUPPS” can’t be beat. Great product with style & Performance!!
Yes!!! What a fantastic job! What makes me smile the most is the presentation. Great pictures. Great videos. Great editing! Great father daughter team! Shout out to the one running the camera for the video. Everything about this project is five stars!!! Thank you for sharing! Perry
Perry,
Thank you for the positive comments!
This project continues to be such a blessing in so many ways.
Hoping to start our “SNOW RAT” project in the near future.
I will keep in touch!
Myron
I was an owner of a 1976 Rupp Nitro-340 CC Machine!! Loved it and even road it to work 5 miles away to the Shell gas station I worked at. We had trails all over NE Ohio [Geneva, Ohio Area in Ashtabula County]. Road all over PA too!
Love your restoration. Inspired me to pick up a 1976 340 nitro like yours. It’s literally a basket case. The carburetors have been messed with. I believe it’s got either the wrong carburetor bodies or the wrong slides. The slides are way undersize for the bore. Like 1/32 to 1/16”. The flat bottom of the slide faces the air cleaner side. Believe that’s backwards.
The carbs are Mikuni 38s. I believe that’s correct. Could you confirm that. And any other jetting specs you have handy. Thanks, Dave
i had a 1976 340 nitro back in the day served me well but my brothers 77 rupp 440 nitro would move does your 340 move as well looks great wish i still had it
That makes this old racer smile. This Nitro 250/340/440 series served as a wake up call to Arctic Cat. Arctic assembled these under contract using Rupps parts and Cats clutches. Rupp was in rough financial shape by this time but eager to keep going with hot sleds. These spanked the old
school 1976 El Tigre 500 FAs. Without this model making waves, Arctic might never have released the LC 6000 440 El Tigre’s for 1978.
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