Is this a Ruppster?

[jerseyboy]

I'm looking for some information on a cart I have. I've done some digging online but have not been able to come up with anything so I was hoping you guys could help. Has anyone ever seen a cart like this? I'm guessing it's a late 60's early 70's vintage off road buggy judging by the metalflake blue gelcoat I found under the paint. There are no ID marks, no suspension, a solid axle drive system and a drum brake. I've owned it for ~20 years and never rode the thing! I got it with out an engine but we found a 16hp B&S twin that is on it now. It's been sitting behind my parents garage for years but I finally decided to take it and get it running. It's going to take quite a bit of work as the body had some really shody repairs done years ago. I'm currently stripping it (4 coats of paint and primer!) and going to fix it right. Any info someone could provide would be appreciated

J








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