1973 Rupp Nitro 400 project

[76superbrute]

Here are a few pictures of my latest rupp project. Its a 73 nitro 400.It needs some work but I traded some cat parts for it so I think i did pretty good. I got it running today and rode it around the yard. It was my first ride on a rupp and I had at least one around for the last 3 or 4 years. ;D i was suprised how hard it pulled. Lots of power. I need a few things for it. Im looking for a used seat and the carb cover/toolbox part of the cowling.I Also have a few questions about carb setting. It has a tilly hd on it and im just looking for some basic starting idle and high speed curcuit positions so i can fine tune from there. Also I was wondering why rupp choose to make the 400. Was It considered a higher performance sled than the 440. More pictures to come of it as I progress with it and my 74 nitro II 440 and 76 Super Brute projects also.

[76superbrute]

For some reason my pictures didnt post so here is a link to my photo album. There are pics of my super brute and nitro II as well as the 73 nitro and various other projects.

[wigman25]

Brute: You have to load the pics up to photobucket, then click on the "IMG Code" box under each photo and paste them onto your post - the pics will show then. Hope this helps. Wig

[76superbrute]

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[rupparooney]

Hey Superbrute, get ahold of me I may be able to help you on your 73 nitro>>> [e-mail] 989-356-9201 THANKS STEVE M

[magnumforce]

Nice find Brute!!

[Dave]

I gave your pic's a lil boost Brute. Hope ya dont mind