RIDGE
RUNNER
SOMEONE
SAW THIS SLED ON EBAY AND THOUGHT IT WOULD MAKE A
GREAT
ADDITION TO THE PICTURES ON MY SITE.
THANK
YOU TO THE PERSON WHO SENT IT IN WHO
DOES
NOT WANT TO PUBLISH THEIR NAME.
HERE IS HOW THE AD WAS ON
EBAY.
Vehicle
Description
Up
for auction is a 1971 Ridge Runner.
This
is a Rare two track second generation snow vehicle, called
the
Ridge Runner, made in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This
vehicle was stored for 37 years in a airplane hanger on original factory
trailer.
This
vehicle is in near mint condition. No body repairs and near new appearance.
Only
problem known of is a small crack in windshield in upper corner as shown
in
pictures,
and convertible top is usable, but fragile with age around zippered parts.
Some
repair to zipper pieces has been repaired and few areas could be resewen.
Recently
sold by private sell, Vehicle was professional tuned and needed parts installed
within
the last year. Engine ran great but has never been road tested by new owner,
(
who is 80 yrs old) since left the shop.
It
has the original Kohler 33 hp. 618 cube, 2 stroke Engine.
Within
the last year a John dear mechanic tuned the engine up and a new coil,
spark
plugs and carburetor kit was installed. The transmission is a variable
speed drive,
Quad/Drive
transmission that is hydraulically actuated steering provides
forward,
reverse, stop, left or right turn is easy and effortless. One hydraulic
steering
barrel
has recently been rebuilt with new hose. Estimated speed is 50 mph.
The
tractor has a 12 gal. Gas tank and 10 cu.ft compartment.
It
is side by side seating with with lots of leg room with large trunk.
The
floatation on this 2 passenger vehicle is 32psi. w/2520 sq. in of track.
It
is excellent for deep snow . Tractor has the capacity to pull big loads
up
to
2,000 lbs. Custom built sled is also include that matches tractor and was
pulled
behind. It has wheels and runners for snow. Live power to both tracks in
forward
or reverse and weighs in at about 800lbs. New battery was installed, headlights
and
signal lights work. The bogie wheels are lifetime sealed. Rare factory
pull behind
ridge
Runner custom trailer included with original finish (D 71W Trailer).
Original
owners manual, parts book, sales slip from original owner and
1970
product brochures are included.
Do
not miss the rare collecting opportunity to own a mint Ridge Runner or
use for
recreational
activities. Matching trailer and original paper work make this a complete
package.
I'm selling tractor for a client who is 80 years old and must sell extra
vehicles.
Tractor
location is in Hays, ks ( pickup only).
Vehicle
engine is guaranteed to run at time of pickup, once again has not been
driven in
snow
for a test. I’ll leave that to the new owner.
Serial
# ..... TRANSMISSION # ..... ENGINE #..... Engine hp 33 Engine cc 618 Width
45”
Length
112” Height 57” Cab heater and all hydraulic hoses are new Yellow body
Flip top
hood
Hydraulic fluid temperature gauge is standard Headlights and tail lights
are
standard.
Turn signal options for greater safety. New battery Extra Features Electric
starting
with ammeter gauge Cross Country Cruise Control Deluxe cushioned
Bench
Seat / mint Electric key start option makes life easy New Polar carburetor
kit and
coil
replaced Convertible top “ragtop” with quick-zip side curtains, provide
easily
removed
for summer sporting, (complete w/ side and rear curtains). New zipper was
replaced
on the drivers side door and repair to back snaps. Corners of zippered
areas
need
resewn Original Documentation: Vehicle commercial pamphlet- excellent shape
Original
owner’s manual – good shape Kohler Engine Owner’s Manual- models k340-2,
k399-2,
k440-2 for two cycle engines How to care for your two cycle engine handbook
Ridge
runner Business card and Koehler two cycle directory Original warranty
from
Ridge
Runner Original Price sheet dated oct. 15 1970 Original parts list for
D 71W Trailer
1971
PARTS BOOK – GOOD SHAPE 1st Owner – Gilbert a Legleiter, La Crosse , ks
67548
10-07
Documentation of repair parts on steering cylinder replaced: $784.77
(Worked
good in 07)
Sold
for: US $4,000.00
Auction ended early with Buy It Now.
Ended:
Jan-29-08 19:54:56 PST
History:
5 bids
