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I was wondering how feasible it would be to haul a smaller motorcycle in the bed of a Ranchero. I have a Triumph 650 with a wheelbase of approximately 55.75 and a weight around 400 lbs. Tailgate down, I'm sure.
I'm talking about using it when the bike needs work, not a full time hauler to events and stuff. Perhaps some years are more suitable than others? I've searched but to no avail so I hope I'm not wasting anyone's time when there's an existing thread.
Dude you'll have no problem hauling the cycle around. Back when I was much younger and thought my 69 Ranchero was indestructable, I hauled things that only a fullsize truck probably should. The 302 did pretty good and didn't lose much power with a load of furniture, hide-a-beds, entertainment centers ect. I would never haul anything more than pillows or groceries with her now, though. I don't like scratches on my baby.
Which would you like, the Ranchero 500 (12,678), Ranchero GT (3,632), or the Ranchero Squire (2,595)?
These were the only '71 Ranchero's available with a V8.
6,041 of the plain jane I-6 Ranchero's were assembled.
Personally, I prefer the 1967's. I never cared for the "Bunkie" Knudson snouts on 1970/71's, especially the T-Bird's.
The Deuce didn't care for them either. After he viewed the 1970 T-Bird's, he fired Knudson on the spot, but it was too late to change the styling.
I liked the beaked birds. I had 3 70's. They were bad *** cars. I had one 140 MPH a long time ago. That bird flew! Much better car than any bird since (at least the next 20 years)
I hauled my sand-drag Banshee all the time in my '70. No problem at all, the 302 put out good power and the brakes were stout as heck.
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