Mickey Krupa Tribute Build Thread

Working together to finish Mickey's RZ500!

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#1 Post by cbn70 » Fri Feb 11, 2011 8:27 pm

Yes it would be nice to help. I know I have a few engine parts laying around I would be willing to part with for this very good cause. If there was a list, that would be great

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#2 Post by Daveuk » Fri Feb 11, 2011 8:38 pm

If parts need some cash,is it possible we have a suitably designated paypal account to donate to?an update of purchases and monies rec'd could be posted to keep us informed.
P.s. I have 4 STD pistons for free Inc rings 7000 kms on them 1 top one has light scuff on exh side.

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#3 Post by Daveuk » Fri Feb 11, 2011 8:42 pm

Is the Engine or what's left totally " mullered" or is some salvagable?

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#4 Post by BRIAN TURFREY » Sun Feb 13, 2011 1:14 am

I just want to say a "VERY" big thanks to all you guys that are wanting to help with Mickey's project. After many un-answered calls or Gus returning my calls i finally did get him on the line on last Thursday. He told me that he has sent to my shop a "box" with parts in it. I asked him to give me a tracking # so i can check up on it. He said the box should be at my shop this tuesday????. When i get it i will go over everything and make a parts list and e-mail what is needed to Gus ( as Mickey has paid $2500-00 for parts ) and whatever he doesn't come up with "ASAP" i will ask you good people for help to find whatever is needed. I will pay for the parts that are needed and take that up with Gus later after Mickey has his motor back. So, once again, a big thanks for all your help and, yes there are good people out there that understand when a brother is not doing so good we can all try to help out in any way. Lets all wish Mickey a get well fast so he may get to work on and ride his project bike.

Brian

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#5 Post by Mike Cichetti » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:11 am

Hopefully that is good news. Keep us posted so we can get Mickey rolling along ASAP.

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#6 Post by dennis860 » Mon Feb 14, 2011 1:39 pm

In an effort to restore Mickey's RZ500 engine,

Brian Turfrey has requested www.rz500.net

to post a photo of Mickey Krupa's engine.

Hopefully we can continue to post weekly progress

and a parts list of parts needed.


Note: To view Mickey's Engine:

At the home page www.rz500.net

choose "Pit Stop" link

then "Mickey Krupa Engine Restoration' link.
I am just an average fellow trying to enjoy my time off from work.

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#7 Post by cbn70 » Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:39 pm

good stuff

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#8 Post by rztom » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:17 am

Hey guys....

I have just landed from a 13-hour return trip where I spent some time with my father, who is in declining health and who I may not be able to see again alive. I have been away from home (and this forum) since last week, so I am not totally up to speed with this thread.

A fortunate aside to this is that while I was in the state where my father lives, I made a point of visiting Rick (Essexmetal), who also lives nearby.

We discussed some options that may achieve a quicker solution. The club build project will not enter into this - I have some other ideas (and a parts source) on that. We simply do not have the time with Mickey's health issues to go down that road. Simply put, he will not be able to ride the bike

Gus, by his own actions, has become a thing of past memories. We must move on.

More to come :cool:

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#9 Post by rzatch » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:49 am

Sorry to hear about your father Tom. :sad: Hope you had some quality time.

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#10 Post by Gary Papesh » Tue Feb 15, 2011 4:48 am

I'll be praying for you and your dad Tom, thanks for all you do.
Sincerely, Gary P.
The man who dies with the biggest carbon footprint WINS !!!

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#11 Post by rztom » Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:45 am

rzatch wrote:Hope you had some quality time.
Yes, I did... :smt023 Thanks Ron, and you too Gary.

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#12 Post by Blackshaheen » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:30 pm

Yeah Tom, more power to you and your old-man.
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#13 Post by zomaardan » Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:59 pm

Stay strong m8.

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#14 Post by Mike Cichetti » Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:07 pm

Tom, you hang in there, you know all of us have you in our thoughts.

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#15 Post by rztom » Thu Feb 17, 2011 12:59 am

^^ Thanks so much guys.... you're the best :smt045 :D

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