back in 2000 I was living in Bullhead City, the wrecking yard there had 2 of them in perfect condition. I didn't have a want or desire to own one so I never asked what they wanted for them. probably went to the crusher when scrap was over $300.00 per ton.

 

So what was the application for these engines? Marine, industrial? I don't recognize the clutch housing.

So what

 

Looking at the oil pans, my guess is the bronze colored engines are car engines and the green ones are for trucks. I'm also guessing the adapter hanging off the bottom end is an adapter to the big run in machine used to do the initial break in and start up prior to installing in a vehicle, after the rest of the engine accessories and parts are installed.

 

 

 

 

Did you know that when Mr. Polaris failed at Demolition Derby, he turned his attention to making motorized snow sleds.

Were all Rancheros of that year stripped of side trim? Or is this one a base model.... or an early prototype?

 

If this kid had a pipe in his mouth he'd look just like Popeye!

 

That Ranchero is fairly stripped. I believe you could get the Ranchero in full trim

 

 

Here’s one we race with.

 

For you Rat Fink guy's