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Pacific NW Cascades / Sisi Butte / Firewatch Tower Lookout

Nikson

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Figured I'll tease you guys with some pictures of our great trip up to a lookout tower for couple a nights in some deep snow @ about 6000ft elevation.

Mt. Jefferson at sunrise, Three Finger Jack is on the right of it...

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Mt. Hood / Oregon / USA

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http://youtu.be/4BLemcH9lXA

Thiokol Imp 1402 custom removable camper with a CVT tent

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never too much comfort...

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beautiful views...

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Enjoy Your Life!!!

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view from the top...

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sorry, I got hot... :) It was like 60deg and no wind...

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camper setup with tent, cat is very usable for firewood runs, while everything else sits in place.

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For anyone doubtful of a Wisconsin V4, this is how many guys it hauls (not counting the great amount of gear inside the cab)

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300 H and H

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Super pics!!

The Wisconsin V4 is a well made engine with a very long production life. They have been extensively used in Agriculture here in the midwest. If maintained properly, they are a very long life engine, much more so than say a VW engine, They can be lugged much more, as will survive such use well. Low RPM and high torque are not a bad combination, and lead to long life....

They made later in the 60's and 70's a 65 HP over head valve version as well, You can tell that engine because it has valve covers, 4 of them for adjusting the valve lash. They look like little domes above the tin work...If I am not mistaken, I believe it would bolt right into an Imp....:whistling:

Fine machine and pics...Our snow took a vacation here last week, as it hit nearly 60 deg. for several days last week.:hammer:

Regards, Kirk
 
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muleman

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Great pics and sure looks like a fun outing. Reminds me of the winter boy scouts jamboree.
 
Snowtrac Nome

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thats looks pretty cool, around here hill tops are rocky and blown clean.the temps usualy are a lot colder too,but looks like you all had a lot of fun
 
Mainer

Mainer

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Awesome adventure... and the video of 'the rescue' is great... including the plug for Optima batteries... link to the rescue of what is clearly an Ingenious Imp: http://youtu.be/iJ3lqvOH0CU (most of the actual rescue starts at the 5 min mark but there's plenty of good context leading up to it).
 
Doc

Doc

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Awesome photos!!!! Sure looks like fun. Thanks for sharing!!!!!! :thumb:
 
Nikson

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300 H and H said:
Super pics!!

The Wisconsin V4 is a .......:hammer:

Regards, Kirk
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Thanks Kirk,

Yes, there were few times when us guys talked about the engine, and how a nice smaller size diesel would be perfect for this cat, yet I almost want to say that this Wisconsin is just plain all fun in this thing...

I dont really care to move about 40mph in it, yet I love the simplicity of the engine if need be on repairs, plus it literally runs on one cylinder if needed... :)
 
Nikson

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dds said:
thats looks pretty cool, around here hill tops are rocky and blown clean.the temps usualy are a lot colder too,but looks like you all had a lot of fun
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Sunny n Warm... :) got up to 60s daytime... (warm front came in with high snow levels),

Trees do make is nice, not having too much of the off camber stuff...
 
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Oilcanman

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I am new here, but I have been reading lots and am impressed with your build and your trips. Hope you have many more great outings. Plus great pictures, lucky friends you have......
 
Nikson

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Oilcanman said:
I am new here, but I have been reading lots and am impressed with your build and your trips. Hope you have many more great outings. Plus great pictures, lucky friends you have......
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Thanks Buddy...

We are what "we eat" I guess... :)
 
Helmsman38

Helmsman38

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Now there is seriously no reason that we all would not see your cat at the Snow Cat Jamboree That is a great multi purpose cat !
 
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