[Jeff Hamlin]

I like the scoops on the ones in back better

[Greg Reid]

Originally Posted by dataway

Ranchero with a hood scoop ... what would that be?

Ranchero GT

[dataway]

Jeez, Ranchero with a 428 ... that had to go pretty good.

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by dataway

Ranchero with a hood scoop ... what would that be?

IIRC the GT package was available starting w 302...and the scoops started in '69 were not on Torino or Ranchero GT's in '68 (1st yr of same body style)

[Hunter98TA]

I remember seeing an older, early 60's Ranchero years ago that had 406 badges on it. I don't recall if they ever made it that way or if someone just put the badges on it.

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by Alvin

IIRC the GT package was available starting w 302...and the scoops started in '69 were not on Torino or Ranchero GT's in '68 (1st yr of same body style)

I had a '69 Torino GT notchback when I was in college. You could get the GT with anything from a 302 to a 428, mine had a 351 Windsor. It had the hood scoop but there was no ram air or fresh air setup; there was a hole in the hood underneath the scoop but the engine had a conventional air cleaner and the scoop inlet was blocked off.

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by Hunter98TA

I remember seeing an older, early 60's Ranchero years ago that had 406 badges on it. I don't recall if they ever made it that way or if someone just put the badges on it.

The 406 was only available for a couple years before it was replaced by the 427 in 1963. During that time period Rancheros were based on the Falcon, so none of those came with a 406 factory installed. The Fairlane based Ranchero started in 1966.

[Hunter98TA]

Originally Posted by Stuart

The 406 was only available for a couple years before it was replaced by the 427 in 1963. During that time period Rancheros were based on the Falcon, so none of those came with a 406 factory installed. The Fairlane based Ranchero started in 1966.

it was a lot smaller then the other Rancheros. I didn't know it was based on the Falcon. thx

[67Twistytee]

Originally Posted by Alvin

Pontiac in background

Is that kid on a Green Machine Alvin? I remember being jealous of my neighbor having one of those as a kid back in the late 70s. I don't think my kids ever road on big wheels let alone on one of these.

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by 67Twistytee

Is that kid on a Green Machine Alvin? I remember being jealous of my neighbor having one of those as a kid back in the late 70s. I don't think my kids ever road on big wheels let alone on one of these.

Originally Posted by Stuart

I had a '69 Torino GT notchback when I was in college. You could get the GT with anything from a 302 to a 428, mine had a 351 Windsor. It had the hood scoop but there was no ram air or fresh air setup; there was a hole in the hood underneath the scoop but the engine had a conventional air cleaner and the scoop inlet was blocked off.

Know about the '68 Torino GT Fastback standard Big block's came wo hood scoop...special ordered by parents as new model...and old man purchased hood scoop from dealer when they were available later in parts dept...and rear spoiler...etc. etc.

[Alvin]

SR71's?

[Alvin]

Ford Racing - repost?

[Alvin]

Can you spare....?

[rexs73gto]

I had a 71 ford van with a 6 cyl. to but it was when I was in the Navy, it had the inside all done up with shag carpet inside & a bed with lights on the walls & it looked like a rolling hotel room right out of the 70's. That was in 74. it was my 2nd vehical along with my new 73 GTO & my 67 GTO that I bought for a wopping $ 300.00 & painted it in the body shop I was working part time.

[Chris65LeMans]

Originally Posted by 67Twistytee

Is that kid on a Green Machine Alvin? I remember being jealous of my neighbor having one of those as a kid back in the late 70s. I don't think my kids ever road on big wheels let alone on one of these.

I don't think they make 'em anymore. I spent hours racing my brother on our big wheels as a kid.

[Bucksnort]

Me in 1963, 7 years old, northern MN. To young to hunt but not to try look like a proud little hunter :-). Discovered this pic a couple years ago, did not know it existed.

Dan

[NBF823]

Originally Posted by 67Twistytee

Is that kid on a Green Machine Alvin? I remember being jealous of my neighbor having one of those as a kid back in the late 70s. I don't think my kids ever road on big wheels let alone on one of these.

Pretty sure it is a green machine. I saw one a few years back - they may have re-released it for a while.

My nephew was messing with a big wheel a while back. Had a rubber wheel at the front and was down-hill drifting it.

*Edit - the green machine was re-released. Can get it a Walmart.

[NBF823]

Originally Posted by Bucksnort

Me in 1963, 7 years old, northern MN. To young to hunt but not to try look like a proud little hunter :-). Discovered this pic a couple years ago, did not know it existed.

Dan

Boy, that brings back memories of a specific smell

[The Boss]

Pic of my old lab Sam (Samantha) - taken around 1995 I think.




And my garage about the same time.

[hurryinhoosier62]

Originally Posted by Alvin

SR71's?

Yep, Skunk Works at Palmdale, probably about 1966.