Right now,
1972 Panther 399
1975 Polaris TX 440
1977 Rupp Nitro 440
1978 Skidoo RV 440
1979 Blizzard 5500
1980 Blizzard 5500
1980 Panther 440
1980 Polaris TX 440
1980 Polaris Centurion 500
1983 Polaris indy 400
couple parts sleds
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I have a 1975 Arctic Cat Cheetah that my Grandfather bought new. It runs great and my son now rides it. I just bought a 1974 AMF Harley-Davidson 440. My Dad has a 1968 Polaris. I think it's a Mustang. He also has a 1972 Polaris Colt 295 SS and many many old Arctic Cats.
QUOTE(jahnke @ Feb 18 2008, 02:39 PM) 
Here's a couple of ours. My dad & I collect mostly old cats. I'm sure I have more pics somewhere but not on this computer.
WOW,,Some nice sleds there
R2R
QUOTE(ready2race @ Feb 24 2008, 11:26 AM)
WOW,,Some nice sleds there R2R
R2RThanks, here are some of the beaters
Dad's $33.87 race panther
His Moto Ski
My $50.00 Panther
QUOTE(jahnke @ Feb 26 2008, 11:46 AM)
Thanks, here are some of the beaters
Dad's $33.87 race panther
His Moto Ski
My $50.00 Panther
Dad's $33.87 race panther
His Moto Ski
My $50.00 Panther
like to see some of those old sleds go, especially the King Cat , twister and T-Jet,, there's a guy here that has a nice collection of old sleds also,, See a Stang in the pic there also
R2R
QUOTE(ready2race @ Feb 26 2008, 12:00 PM)
like to see some of those old sleds go, especially the King Cat , twister and T-Jet,, there's a guy here that has a nice collection of old sleds also,, See a Stang in the pic there also R2R
R2RThanks, heres a quick vid of the twister. Sorry none of the T-jet or Kings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcMCVMjfGeE
The Stang belongs to the wife. If I ask nice sometimes I get to drive it.
Off topic but if your a Ford guy, thought you might like this
QUOTE(jahnke @ Feb 26 2008, 03:53 PM)
Thanks, heres a quick vid of the twister. Sorry none of the T-jet or Kings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcMCVMjfGeE
The Stang belongs to the wife. If I ask nice sometimes I get to drive it.
Off topic but if your a Ford guy, thought you might like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcMCVMjfGeE
The Stang belongs to the wife. If I ask nice sometimes I get to drive it.
Off topic but if your a Ford guy, thought you might like this
Yeah,,Engine looks good,,how many HP,,Truck looks like it could have something interesting under the hood as well... The Merc in the Vid looks to be running good,, is there any times in 660,,we are having vintage races here on the weekend if the weather holds out,, there was a twister at the last one,, it saw surpose to be stock but they were running a larger Cat sec ,, it would be nice to see some of those sleds run,, looks like good compition there,,,,Guy here has a 76 twister with only a couple hundred miles on it,,mint shape just like the day it rolled out ,, R2R
I have a 1972 Kitty Cat my son buzzes around the yard with.
A 1988 Ski-Doo Stratos
A 1988 Ski-Doo Formula MX
Until this past weekend these machines have all been good to me. The stratos is giving me problems. I may have to sell it or part it out.
A 1988 Ski-Doo Stratos
A 1988 Ski-Doo Formula MX
Until this past weekend these machines have all been good to me. The stratos is giving me problems. I may have to sell it or part it out.
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86 Vmax
84 Vmax 580 orig miles
84 SS 25
got rid of all my race sleds/trail sleds and am now just in to the vintage sleds,79 jag3000 which is in great original shape and a 77 340 exciter which was a shed find and it is in great shape,78 440 exciter,now looking for a 79-80 srx which will be my next buy!
Here's a shot of my grandpa and one of the two Rupps we had. I think they were '71 440WT sleds. I'm trying to chase them down so see if they still exist and if they might be restorable
Currently tearing down an '80 Jag 3000 for restore...
with an '81 Jag 4000 queued up next.
Currently tearing down an '80 Jag 3000 for restore...
with an '81 Jag 4000 queued up next.
I have three old sleds at the moment, which I have become active in racing in a '73 and older racing series. My favorite is a '73 Rupp Nitro 295 twin that I have been very successful with. The others are both Cat, (1) '72 Puma 340 Kawasaki twin and a '72 Panther Rotary
Wankel 303. They are all pretty scary but an absolute riot to race.
pathfinder58
Wankel 303. They are all pretty scary but an absolute riot to race.
pathfinder58
Hubby's 72 Panther.
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He just bought me a 72 Cheetah. I'll post that when I get her shined up.
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He just bought me a 72 Cheetah. I'll post that when I get her shined up.
QUOTE(yellowlab2 @ Feb 1 2007, 12:13 PM)
Click to view attachmentI have a '71 Rupp Magnum 440...it was originally a '72 Nitro chassis ,and440 drivetrain, but someone had ripped out all of the bracing, hinges, and hood pieces...they replaced the tank and jammed on a '71 Magnum 400 hood. It was a mess when I bought it, and it's more of a rebuild than a restore, but my Dad had one when I was a kid and I loved that sled, soooo...it's still not totally finished, but it runs and looks okay. Here's a pic from the Vinatge Rally at Lake Belwood last weekend.
PS. My next project is a pair of basket case old Jag 340 free airs that I plan to build in to one not-so-basket case!
PS. My next project is a pair of basket case old Jag 340 free airs that I plan to build in to one not-so-basket case!
Jag's on the back burner...picked up a '67 Olympique "Ice Fisherman Special" this winter, working on a '69 Rupp SnoSport GT300, and JUST picked up a nice '70 Scorpion Mark II...hopefully all three of these will be good to go for next winter!!
My first sled, an 87 340 Yamaha Excel III.
Sadly I let it sit unused for 8 years but just got it running again.
I plan to restore it this summer.
Needs a new track, hopefully i can fit a longer one.
They are a lot of fun
Sadly I let it sit unused for 8 years but just got it running again.
I plan to restore it this summer.
Needs a new track, hopefully i can fit a longer one.
They are a lot of fun
There's something about them vintage ones... Here's my '70 Panther w/440 JLO twin... its a fun cruiser.
i have a 1976 rupp rally 440 f/a but i have A 1977 rupp litro l/c xenoha race motor with twin pipes, comet race clutch and big! carbs and & pther vintage sleds
QUOTE(69 MOD @ Oct 3 2003, 08:49 AM)
Check out the dash....it has the optional head temp guages.
I was just checking out the pics of your Rupp Resto, I have been in the Autobody repair and paint buisness for the past 32 years, and all I can say that Rupp is "Sweet!!" Great Job!!!
i own a yamaha 1972 gp 433 picked up in Rochester NY 4 year ago and restore it completly paint sticker seat covered engine complete overhauled new track here is a picture of it that's my baby and i own now 6 yamaha gp433 1972 enticer 1980 enticer 1984 sx700 1998 srx 700 1998 and apex gt 2006
QUOTE(ben apexgt @ Apr 11 2008, 10:44 PM)
i own a yamaha 1972 gp 433 picked up in Rochester NY 4 year ago and restore it completly paint sticker seat covered engine complete overhauled new track here is a picture of it that's my baby and i own now 6 yamaha gp433 1972 enticer 1980 enticer 1984 sx700 1998 srx 700 1998 and apex gt 2006
sorry here is the picture link http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1...pgmodifibw1.jpg
sorry about the picture i tought we could edited some change but couldn't find the way to do it so there is my baby
wow had no idea this many dinosours still live . i have 2 81 jag 3000 (340) love them just turned 2000 miles on 1 by my 11 year old son ! 1 meet a tree with his buddy at wheel but we put it back together! his is in great shape. (first purchase in sleds got a deal )
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