Ralph Truppi RIP

Dave Stinner · 07-27-2008, 10:04 AM

My father just got a call from Michael Truppi, Ralph's oldest son. Ralph passed away this morning. Since it just happened, it can't be fully determined what caused it but he was having trouble with his heart and kidneys. Ralph was a very brilliant and talented engine builder. He will be missed.

Rich Biebel · 07-27-2008, 11:05 AM

I'm sorry to hear that and had heard he was in poor health. My condolences to his family and friends. Ralph was without a doubt one of the most brilliant minds in the early days of Jr. Stock and later Super Stock and Modified here in the Northeast. Cars he built engines for and various combo's he came up with held many, many records. The T/K decal was very familiar on the fastest cars of the era.

John Warehime · 07-27-2008, 11:49 AM

A true legend, and he will be missed.

Wayne Totaro · 07-27-2008, 12:06 PM

Sorry to hear that another legend has passed! Back in the early to mid 70's Truppi/Kling built stock and superstock engines that were "light years" ahead of their time. My condolences to the Truppi family and you are in my prayers..

Tom Goldman · 07-27-2008, 12:57 PM

I'm sorry to hear of Ralph's passing . His shop machined the pistons for my first real Modified motor back in ' 76....You're right about him being way ahead of most builders......I have a BBC cam Ralph designed back in the mid 80's that is still one of the most powerful I've ever used in a 454......RIP .........Tom

Dick Butler · 07-27-2008, 01:18 PM

This is a sad day. Ralph and the guys who helped at the shop were very dedicated to their customers. Ralph worked with my family to help us run three very good cars. He valued input and reports about how changes worked on the cars. He was very open and honest with his discussions on the phone with everyone who called. I value his friendship as much as his hard work and skills.Please post details on funeral arrangements.
Dick Butler

Dave Stinner · 07-27-2008, 01:43 PM

As soon as I found out more information, I'll pass it on.

John Mason · 07-27-2008, 02:44 PM

Another one from the "Glory Days" falls.
Never knew who you might run into stopping at Ralph and Tommy's shop back in the late 60's. Some you liked, some not, but most were great racers.
My condolences to the family.

FlyingW · 07-27-2008, 03:11 PM

We will all miss him and pray for the faimly more of the jr stock years fade.

Waibel competition

KEN BUGAJ · 07-28-2008, 10:51 AM

Another Legend Gone, What a Sad day !
When I built my first B/SA Corvette stocker in 1975 Ralph built me the fastest motor in the country.
If you went to the Summer Nationals @ E-town all you saw were T/K decals on the
stockers and Super stockers.
T/K built many,many of the fastest cars in the country...
Ralph was always only a phone call away for help if you needed it..
.My condolences to the family..

07-27-2008, 10:04 AM	#1
Dave Stinner Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ralph Truppi RIP My father just got a call from Michael Truppi, Ralph's oldest son. Ralph passed away this morning. Since it just happened, it can't be fully determined what caused it but he was having trouble with his heart and kidneys. Ralph was a very brilliant and talented engine builder. He will be missed.

07-27-2008, 11:05 AM	#2
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Ralph Truppi RIP I'm sorry to hear that and had heard he was in poor health. My condolences to his family and friends. Ralph was without a doubt one of the most brilliant minds in the early days of Jr. Stock and later Super Stock and Modified here in the Northeast. Cars he built engines for and various combo's he came up with held many, many records. The T/K decal was very familiar on the fastest cars of the era. __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

07-27-2008, 11:49 AM	#3
John Warehime Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 291 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Ralph Truppi RIP A true legend, and he will be missed.

07-27-2008, 12:06 PM	#4
Wayne Totaro Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 235 Likes: 1 Liked 39 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Ralph Truppi RIP Sorry to hear that another legend has passed! Back in the early to mid 70's Truppi/Kling built stock and superstock engines that were "light years" ahead of their time. My condolences to the Truppi family and you are in my prayers..

07-27-2008, 12:57 PM	#5
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,474 Likes: 885 Liked 859 Times in 234 Posts	Re: Ralph Truppi RIP I'm sorry to hear of Ralph's passing . His shop machined the pistons for my first real Modified motor back in ' 76....You're right about him being way ahead of most builders......I have a BBC cam Ralph designed back in the mid 80's that is still one of the most powerful I've ever used in a 454......RIP .........Tom __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

07-27-2008, 01:18 PM	#6
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Ralph Truppi RIP This is a sad day. Ralph and the guys who helped at the shop were very dedicated to their customers. Ralph worked with my family to help us run three very good cars. He valued input and reports about how changes worked on the cars. He was very open and honest with his discussions on the phone with everyone who called. I value his friendship as much as his hard work and skills.Please post details on funeral arrangements. Dick Butler

07-27-2008, 01:43 PM	#7
Dave Stinner Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ralph Truppi RIP As soon as I found out more information, I'll pass it on.

07-27-2008, 02:44 PM	#8
John Mason Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 147 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ralph Truppi RIP Another one from the "Glory Days" falls. Never knew who you might run into stopping at Ralph and Tommy's shop back in the late 60's. Some you liked, some not, but most were great racers. My condolences to the family. __________________ John Mason 7743 SS

07-27-2008, 03:11 PM	#9
FlyingW Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Frostproof, Fl. Posts: 450 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Ralph Truppi RIP We will all miss him and pray for the faimly more of the jr stock years fade. Waibel competition

07-28-2008, 10:51 AM	#10
KEN BUGAJ Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: LEXINGTON NC. Posts: 389 Likes: 43 Liked 18 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Ralph Truppi RIP Another Legend Gone, What a Sad day ! When I built my first B/SA Corvette stocker in 1975 Ralph built me the fastest motor in the country. If you went to the Summer Nationals @ E-town all you saw were T/K decals on the stockers and Super stockers. T/K built many,many of the fastest cars in the country... Ralph was always only a phone call away for help if you needed it.. .My condolences to the family.. Last edited by KEN BUGAJ; 07-28-2008 at 10:54 AM.

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