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.

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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.

Re: Ralph Truppi RIP
 

A true legend, and he will be missed.

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..

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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

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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

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

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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.

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

Waibel competition

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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..

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My condolences to the entire Truppi family, Ralph was an excellent engine builder, and over the years became a friend, he will be missed by all. He was instrumental in getting my SS/DA project started, Ralph's personality was genuine and unique. I will always remember the long talks we had at the shop, he was always interested in my cars performance, and that I was using that horsepower to its fullest.

Re: Ralph Truppi services
 

I just got word from his eldest son Michael. Here are the arrangements.

Branchburg Funeral Home
910 Route 202 South
Branchburg NJ 08876
Funeral home phone # (908)-526-7638
http://www.branchburgfuneralhome.com/

Viewing:
Wednesday 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service:
Branchburg Funeral Home
Thursday 11 a.m.

Re: Ralph Truppi RIP
 

God Speed Ralph
We were just talking about him Sat. at Reynolds.

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Very sorry the here this. I hung around TK alot in the mid 90s Ralph was always cool never told us to get out and would answer any question I had about S/SS motors. RIP

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I raced with Ralph back in the early 60,s when he ran the Muglia and Truppi 61 Belair 270HP that was a killer car then, Ralph was way ahead of his time in Technology. He was always cordial and helpful at the track. He will be sorely missed by those who know him RIP Joe Fasano.

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This man took all of us and gave us what we needed to be good racers, it went beyond building your engine and picking a great combo. He showed us what we did wrong and how to fix it and if that did not work he fixed it. There are no words I can say that can express my thanks for all he did over the years, Ralph never knew the word no. We all need to take some time and pray for him and his family in their time of need. Stop and think of how much he gave us as I believe he takes a small peice of us with him. My condolences to the entire Truppi family. Bob Pagano

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I thought I would post Ralph's obituary from c-n.com

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I was just out of High School when I met Ralph, and the TK gang. Great guys. I saw my first engine Dyno'ed there, got some parts to build the first stocker engine for my car. Those guys would always take the time to answer my questions, and offer advise. Ralph will truely be missed. My condolences to the whole Truppi family.